The Christians, faith (1880)
Joseph Hoover1880 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1913)
Specifications
- Year
- 1880
- Nationality / school
- American
- Lifespan
- 1830–1913
About the artwork
This page presents "The Christians, faith" (1880), created by Joseph Hoover. Context for 1880: Japanese prints reached Europe in large numbers and influenced many artists, while photography changed what painting needed to do. In the 1890s, colour lithography and Art Nouveau made the illustrated poster a celebrated art form. The catalogue places it in Religion. The format is portrait. Background on Religion: Buddhist painting, Hindu devotional imagery, and Islamic calligraphy and ornament each have conventions of their own. Religious painting is among the largest bodies of art ever made, from altarpieces, icons, and illuminated manuscripts to devotional prints.
"The Christians, faith" 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, 1830–1913
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