The Monk at the Organ (1870)
Alphonse Legros1870 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1911)
Specifications
- Year
- 1870
- Nationality / school
- French
- Lifespan
- 1837–1911
About the artwork
Dated 1870, "The Monk at the Organ" is an artwork by Alphonse Legros. It is listed in the Drawings collection. The image is in portrait orientation. Background on Drawings: Artists have long used drawings to plan paintings, sculptures, and buildings, so a sketch can show how an idea developed. Drawings range from quick preparatory sketches to finished works in pen, chalk, charcoal, graphite, or wash. About the period around 1870: In the 1890s, colour lithography and Art Nouveau made the illustrated poster a celebrated art form. The later nineteenth century is the era of Impressionism, whose first group exhibition was held in Paris in 1874, followed by Post-Impressionism, Symbolism, and the Arts and Crafts movement.
"The Monk at the Organ" 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. Drawings and sketches stand out through line clarity and a sense of the artist process, which makes them a natural fit for minimalist, monochrome, and graphic 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
French, 1837–1911
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