Landscape with a Fantastic Castle (1865)
George Sand1865 · Landscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1876)
Specifications
- Year
- 1865
- Nationality / school
- French
- Lifespan
- 1804–1876
About the artwork
George Sand is the artist behind "Landscape with a Fantastic Castle", dated 1865. The catalogue places it in Drawings. The format is landscape. 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. Historical background, 1865: 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. In the 1890s, colour lithography and Art Nouveau made the illustrated poster a celebrated art form.
"Landscape with a Fantastic Castle" 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
French, 1804–1876
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