A Duchess (The Blue Dress) (c. 1866)
Alfred Stevensc. 1866 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1906)
Specifications
- Year
- c. 1866
- Nationality / school
- Belgian
- Lifespan
- 1823–1906
About the artwork
Dated c. 1866, "A Duchess (The Blue Dress)" is an artwork by Alfred Stevens. The catalogue places it in Figurative. The format is portrait. Figurative, a short history: Over the centuries, painters have used the figure to express social standing, narrative, and emotion. Figurative art depicts people and recognisable scenes, and it has been central to European painting since antiquity. Historical background, c. 1866: The later nineteenth century is the era of Impressionism, whose first group exhibition was held in Paris in 1874, followed by Post-Impressionism, Symbolism, and the Arts and Crafts movement. Japanese prints reached Europe in large numbers and influenced many artists, while photography changed what painting needed to do.
"A Duchess (The Blue Dress)" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
Belgian, 1823–1906
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