Exotische schmetterlinge Pl.001 (1888-1892)
Otto Staudinger1888-1892 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1900)
Specifications
- Year
- 1888-1892
- Nationality / school
- German
- Lifespan
- 1830–1900
About the artwork
This page presents "Exotische schmetterlinge Pl.001" (1888-1892), created by Otto Staudinger. Historical background, 1888-1892: Japanese prints reached Europe in large numbers and influenced many artists, while photography changed what painting needed to do. The later nineteenth century is the era of Impressionism, whose first group exhibition was held in Paris in 1874, followed by Post-Impressionism, Symbolism, and the Arts and Crafts movement. Background on Plants & Animals: Images of plants and animals run from medieval herbals and bestiaries to the scientific illustration of the seventeenth to nineteenth centuries. Naturalists and artists often worked together, especially on voyages and in published surveys of flora and fauna. It is listed in the Plants & Animals collection. The image is in portrait orientation.
"Exotische schmetterlinge Pl.001" 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. Flora and fauna subjects make an interior feel softer and more alive, adding a natural rhythm that works well in both traditional and contemporary spaces. 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, 1830–1900
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