Absolute Monarchy Assigned to Frederik III in 1660 (1783)
Nicolai Abildgaard1783 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1809)
Specifications
- Year
- 1783
- Nationality / school
- Danish
- Lifespan
- 1743–1809
About the artwork
This page presents "Absolute Monarchy Assigned to Frederik III in 1660" (1783), created by Nicolai Abildgaard. Historical background, 1783: In Japan, ukiyo-e woodblock printing flourished in the Edo period and made colour prints a popular and affordable art form. The Enlightenment and the habit of the Grand Tour fed a wider interest in science, travel, antiquity, and natural history, and illustrators accompanied many expeditions. The catalogue places it in Figurative. The format is portrait. Background on Figurative: 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.
"Absolute Monarchy Assigned to Frederik III in 1660" 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
Danish, 1743–1809
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