La prière ou Le pélerin (1883 - 1884)
Désiré François Laugee1883 - 1884 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1896)
Specifications
- Year
- 1883 - 1884
- Nationality / school
- French
- Lifespan
- 1823–1896
About the artwork
"La prière ou Le pélerin" (1883 - 1884) is a work by Désiré François Laugee. Figurative in brief: Over the centuries, painters have used the figure to express social standing, narrative, and emotion. Portraits, group scenes, studies of the nude, and pictures of daily life all belong to figurative art. Historical background, 1883 - 1884: 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. Japanese prints reached Europe in large numbers and influenced many artists, while photography changed what painting needed to do. It is listed in the Figurative collection. The image is in portrait orientation.
"La prière ou Le pélerin" 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. Figurative works draw attention to the human presence, the gesture, and the emotional tone, so they work particularly well as a standalone focal point in living rooms, studies, and bedrooms. 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
French, 1823–1896
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