Girl holding Umbrella (1884)
Kate Greenaway1884 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1901)
Specifications
- Year
- 1884
- Nationality / school
- English
- Lifespan
- 1846–1901
About the artwork
Dated 1884, "Girl holding Umbrella" is an artwork by Kate Greenaway. It is listed in the Illustration collection. The image is in portrait orientation. Background on Illustration: The late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries are often described as a golden age of book and magazine illustration. Illustration serves a text or a story, a tradition that runs from decorated medieval manuscripts to printed book plates, magazines, and posters. Historical background, 1884: Japanese prints reached Europe in large numbers and influenced many artists, while photography changed what painting needed to do. In the 1890s, colour lithography and Art Nouveau made the illustrated poster a celebrated art form.
"Girl holding Umbrella" 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. 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, 1846–1901
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