Squalus acanthias (NZ) : Spotted spiny dogfish (1873)
Frank Edward Clarke1873 · Landscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1899)
Specifications
- Year
- 1873
- Nationality / school
- New Zealander
- Lifespan
- 1849–1899
About the artwork
Dated 1873, "Squalus acanthias (NZ) : Spotted spiny dogfish" is an artwork by Frank Edward Clarke. Plants & Animals, a short history: Images of plants and animals are valued both for the care of their observation and for their decorative appeal. Naturalists and artists often worked together, especially on voyages and in published surveys of flora and fauna. Context for 1873: 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. The catalogue places it in Plants & Animals. The format is landscape.
"Squalus acanthias (NZ) : Spotted spiny dogfish" 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. Flora and fauna subjects make an interior feel softer and more alive, adding a natural rhythm that works well in both traditional and contemporary spaces. 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
New Zealander, 1849–1899
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