Cage for Bad Horses, St. Valery (1862)
Miner Kilbourne Kellogg1862 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1889)
Specifications
- Year
- 1862
- Nationality / school
- American
- Lifespan
- 1814–1889
About the artwork
"Cage for Bad Horses, St. Valery" (1862) is a work by Miner Kilbourne Kellogg. It is listed in the Drawings collection. The image is in portrait orientation. Background on Drawings: Artists have long used drawings to plan paintings, sculptures, and buildings, so a sketch can show how an idea developed. Drawings range from quick preparatory sketches to finished works in pen, chalk, charcoal, graphite, or wash. Historical background, 1862: Japanese prints reached Europe in large numbers and influenced many artists, while photography changed what painting needed to do. In the 1890s, colour lithography and Art Nouveau made the illustrated poster a celebrated art form.
"Cage for Bad Horses, St. Valery" 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. Drawings and sketches stand out through line clarity and a sense of the artist process, which makes them a natural fit for minimalist, monochrome, and graphic 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
American, 1814–1889
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