Farmstead in South Tirol (1883)
Louis Eysen1883 · Landscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1899)
Specifications
- Year
- 1883
- Nationality / school
- German
- Lifespan
- 1843–1899
About the artwork
"Farmstead in South Tirol" (1883) is a work by Louis Eysen. Historical background, 1883: In the 1890s, colour lithography and Art Nouveau made the illustrated poster a celebrated art form. Japanese prints reached Europe in large numbers and influenced many artists, while photography changed what painting needed to do. Drawings, a short history: 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. The catalogue places it in Drawings. The format is landscape.
"Farmstead in South Tirol" 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
German, 1843–1899
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