Kirner’s Farewell in Rome (1839)
Johann Baptist Kirner1839 · Landscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1866)
Specifications
- Year
- 1839
- Nationality / school
- German
- Lifespan
- 1806–1866
About the artwork
Dated 1839, "Kirner’s Farewell in Rome" is an artwork by Johann Baptist Kirner. Historical background, 1839: The invention of lithography around 1796 and its spread in these decades made printed images cheaper and more varied. Landscape gained new prestige through groups such as the Barbizon painters in France and the Hudson River School in the United States, and by mid-century Realism turned to ordinary people and everyday labour. 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. It is listed in the Drawings collection. The image is in landscape orientation.
"Kirner’s Farewell in Rome" 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. 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, 1806–1866
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