Outline view of Thingvalla (1862)
Bayard Taylor1862 · Square · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1878)
Specifications
- Year
- 1862
- Nationality / school
- American
- Lifespan
- 1825–1878
About the artwork
This page presents "Outline view of Thingvalla" (1862), created by Bayard Taylor. Context for 1862: In the 1890s, colour lithography and Art Nouveau made the illustrated poster a celebrated art form. Japanese prints reached Europe in large numbers and influenced many artists, while photography changed what painting needed to do. Background on Drawings: Artists have long used drawings to plan paintings, sculptures, and buildings, so a sketch can show how an idea developed. Because line carries so much of the effect, drawings tend to reward close looking at the quality of the mark. The catalogue places it in Drawings. The format is square.
"Outline view of Thingvalla" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A square format is flexible and works well on its own or as part of a grid on a gallery wall. 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
American, 1825–1878
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