Creation of the world (1856)
Józef Simmler1856 · Landscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1868)
Specifications
- Year
- 1856
- Nationality / school
- Polish
- Lifespan
- 1823–1868
About the artwork
Dated 1856, "Creation of the world" is an artwork by Józef Simmler. Context for 1856: Landscape gained new prestige through groups such as the Barbizon painters in France and the Hudson River School in the United States, and by mid-century Realism turned to ordinary people and everyday labour. The invention of lithography around 1796 and its spread in these decades made printed images cheaper and more varied. The catalogue places it in Drawings. The format is landscape. Drawings, a short history: Because line carries so much of the effect, drawings tend to reward close looking at the quality of the mark. Artists have long used drawings to plan paintings, sculptures, and buildings, so a sketch can show how an idea developed.
"Creation of the world" 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
Polish, 1823–1868
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