The discovery of Moses (1899)
Jan Ladislaw Sýkora1899 · Landscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1928)
Specifications
- Year
- 1899
- Nationality / school
- Czech
- Lifespan
- 1852–1928
About the artwork
"The discovery of Moses" (1899) is a work by Jan Ladislaw Sýkora. Historical background, 1899: 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. Religion in brief: Buddhist painting, Hindu devotional imagery, and Islamic calligraphy and ornament each have conventions of their own. Christian art follows long-established iconography, such as the Madonna and Child, the Annunciation, and the Crucifixion. It is listed in the Religion collection. The image is in landscape orientation.
"The discovery of Moses" 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. 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
Czech, 1852–1928
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