Reclining Figure and Figure from behind
Ernest MeissonierLandscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1891)
Specifications
- Nationality / school
- French
- Lifespan
- 1815–1891
About the artwork
"Reclining Figure and Figure from behind" is a work by Ernest Meissonier. Drawings, a short history: 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 landscape.
"Reclining Figure and Figure from behind" 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. Drawings and sketches stand out through line clarity and a sense of the artist process, which makes them a natural fit for minimalist, monochrome, and graphic interiors. 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, 1815–1891
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