Femmes et enfant (1895 - 1905)
Frédéric Houbron1895 - 1905 · Landscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1908)
Specifications
- Year
- 1895 - 1905
- Nationality / school
- French
- Lifespan
- 1851–1908
About the artwork
Dated 1895 - 1905, "Femmes et enfant" is an artwork by Frédéric Houbron. Drawings in brief: Drawings range from quick preparatory sketches to finished works in pen, chalk, charcoal, graphite, or wash. Artists have long used drawings to plan paintings, sculptures, and buildings, so a sketch can show how an idea developed. Historical background, 1895 - 1905: In the 1890s, colour lithography and Art Nouveau made the illustrated poster a celebrated art form. 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. It is listed in the Drawings collection. The image is in landscape orientation.
"Femmes et enfant" 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
French, 1851–1908
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