Innisfallen Abbey, 4 September 1841 (1841)
Thomas Hastings1841 · Landscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1854)
Specifications
- Year
- 1841
- Nationality / school
- English
- Lifespan
- 1778–1854
About the artwork
"Innisfallen Abbey, 4 September 1841" (1841) is a work by Thomas Hastings. 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. Context for 1841: The first half of the nineteenth century moved from Neoclassicism to Romanticism, which placed emotion, nature, and the sublime at the centre of painting. The invention of lithography around 1796 and its spread in these decades made printed images cheaper and more varied. It is listed in the Drawings collection. The image is in landscape orientation.
"Innisfallen Abbey, 4 September 1841" 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
English, 1778–1854
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