Ilex paraguaiensis ; matéstruik (1889)
Hermann Zippel1889 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1885)
Specifications
- Year
- 1889
- Nationality / school
- German
- Lifespan
- 1842–1885
About the artwork
"Ilex paraguaiensis ; matéstruik" (1889) is a work by Hermann Zippel. Context for 1889: 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. Background on Plants & Animals: Naturalists and artists often worked together, especially on voyages and in published surveys of flora and fauna. Images of plants and animals are valued both for the care of their observation and for their decorative appeal. The catalogue places it in Plants & Animals. The format is portrait.
"Ilex paraguaiensis ; matéstruik" 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, 1842–1885
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