Termination of the second gorge,looking back, Upper Hutt (1849)
William Swainson1849 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1855)
Specifications
- Year
- 1849
- Nationality / school
- English
- Lifespan
- 1789–1855
About the artwork
William Swainson is the artist behind "Termination of the second gorge,looking back, Upper Hutt", dated 1849. Background on Drawings: Drawings range from quick preparatory sketches to finished works in pen, chalk, charcoal, graphite, or wash. Artists have long used drawings to plan paintings, sculptures, and buildings, so a sketch can show how an idea developed. About the period around 1849: The invention of lithography around 1796 and its spread in these decades made printed images cheaper and more varied. Landscape gained new prestige through groups such as the Barbizon painters in France and the Hudson River School in the United States, and by mid-century Realism turned to ordinary people and everyday labour. It is listed in the Drawings collection. The image is in portrait orientation.
"Termination of the second gorge,looking back, Upper Hutt" 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. 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, 1789–1855
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