On a ship – Colombo, Ceylon, sketch from nature (1885)
Julian Falat1885 · Landscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1929)
Specifications
- Year
- 1885
- Nationality / school
- Polish
- Lifespan
- 1853–1929
About the artwork
Julian Falat is the artist behind "On a ship – Colombo, Ceylon, sketch from nature", dated 1885. Figurative, a short history: Portraits, group scenes, studies of the nude, and pictures of daily life all belong to figurative art. Over the centuries, painters have used the figure to express social standing, narrative, and emotion. Historical background, 1885: 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. The catalogue places it in Figurative. The format is landscape.
"On a ship – Colombo, Ceylon, sketch from nature" 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
Polish, 1853–1929
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