

A Sardine Cannery in Concarneau (1879)
Peder Severin Krøyer1879 · Landscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1909)
Specifications
- Year
- 1879
- Nationality / school
- Danish
- Lifespan
- 1851–1909
About the artwork
Dated 1879, "A Sardine Cannery in Concarneau" is an artwork by Peder Severin Krøyer. The catalogue places it in Figurative. The format is landscape. 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, 1879: Japanese prints reached Europe in large numbers and influenced many artists, while photography changed what painting needed to do. 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.
"A Sardine Cannery in Concarneau" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A landscape format suits wide, low wall spaces such as the stretch above a bed, mantel, or sideboard. 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
Danish, 1851–1909
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