Hawks Crag, Buller River by moonlight (1873)
William Marshall Cooper1873 · Square · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1921)
Specifications
- Year
- 1873
- Nationality / school
- New Zealander
- Lifespan
- 1833–1921
About the artwork
William Marshall Cooper is the artist behind "Hawks Crag, Buller River by moonlight", dated 1873. Context for 1873: 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. Drawings in brief: Artists have long used drawings to plan paintings, sculptures, and buildings, so a sketch can show how an idea developed. Drawings range from quick preparatory sketches to finished works in pen, chalk, charcoal, graphite, or wash. It is listed in the Drawings collection. The image is in square orientation.
"Hawks Crag, Buller River by moonlight" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A square format is flexible and works well on its own or as part of a grid on a gallery wall. 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
New Zealander, 1833–1921
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