Strawberrys, Scarlet Strawberries (1795)
Francis Wheatley1795 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1801)
Specifications
- Year
- 1795
- Nationality / school
- English
- Lifespan
- 1747–1801
About the artwork
Dated 1795, "Strawberrys, Scarlet Strawberries" is an artwork by Francis Wheatley. It is listed in the Illustration collection. The image is in portrait orientation. Background on Illustration: Printing methods such as woodcut, engraving, lithography, and photomechanical reproduction each shaped how illustrators worked. The late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries are often described as a golden age of book and magazine illustration. Historical background, 1795: The Enlightenment and the habit of the Grand Tour fed a wider interest in science, travel, antiquity, and natural history, and illustrators accompanied many expeditions. The eighteenth century began with the light, ornamental Rococo, especially in France, and moved towards the clarity and antique references of Neoclassicism by the end of the century.
"Strawberrys, Scarlet Strawberries" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. Illustrative graphics are valued for their decorative line work and narrative quality, which makes them a strong fit for gallery walls, kids rooms, studies, and more intimate 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
English, 1747–1801
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