Anbetung der Hirten (1926)
Hans Lietzmann1926 · Landscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1955)
Specifications
- Year
- 1926
- Nationality / school
- German
- Lifespan
- 1872–1955
About the artwork
This page presents "Anbetung der Hirten" (1926), created by Hans Lietzmann. It is listed in the Religion collection. The image is in landscape orientation. Religion in brief: Religious painting is among the largest bodies of art ever made, from altarpieces, icons, and illuminated manuscripts to devotional prints. Christian art follows long-established iconography, such as the Madonna and Child, the Annunciation, and the Crucifixion. Historical background, 1926: The first decades of the twentieth century were a period of rapid experiment, with Fauvism, Expressionism, Cubism, Futurism, and the first abstract painting appearing within a few years of each other. Posters, magazines, and illustrated books were major ways for the public to meet new art and design.
"Anbetung der Hirten" 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. Religious subjects rely on symbolism, gesture, and layered painterly drama, so they tend to read best in calm and composed interiors. 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
German, 1872–1955
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