The Altar of Baal (1885)
Harry Fenn1885 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1911)
Specifications
- Year
- 1885
- Nationality / school
- American
- Lifespan
- 1837–1911
About the artwork
This page presents "The Altar of Baal" (1885), created by Harry Fenn. Context for 1885: 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: Drawings range from quick preparatory sketches to finished works in pen, chalk, charcoal, graphite, or wash. 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 portrait.
"The Altar of Baal" 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
American, 1837–1911
If you like the visual language of Harry Fenn, explore more works by the same artist in our collection.
