Entrance to second Hutt Gorge, Upper Hutt (1847)
William Swainson1847 · Landscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1855)
Specifications
- Year
- 1847
- Nationality / school
- English
- Lifespan
- 1789–1855
About the artwork
William Swainson is the artist behind "Entrance to second Hutt Gorge, Upper Hutt", dated 1847. Context for 1847: The invention of lithography around 1796 and its spread in these decades made printed images cheaper and more varied. The first half of the nineteenth century moved from Neoclassicism to Romanticism, which placed emotion, nature, and the sublime at the centre of painting. It is listed in the Drawings collection. The image is in landscape orientation. Drawings in brief: Because line carries so much of the effect, drawings tend to reward close looking at the quality of the mark. Drawings range from quick preparatory sketches to finished works in pen, chalk, charcoal, graphite, or wash.
"Entrance to second Hutt Gorge, Upper Hutt" 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. 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
English, 1789–1855
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