A midsummer night's dream, Quince; O monstrous! (1831)
John James Chalon1831 · Landscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1854)
Specifications
- Year
- 1831
- Nationality / school
- Swiss
- Lifespan
- 1778–1854
About the artwork
John James Chalon is the artist behind "A midsummer night's dream, Quince; O monstrous!", dated 1831. It is listed in the Drawings collection. The image is in landscape orientation. Drawings, a short history: 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. Historical background, 1831: 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. The invention of lithography around 1796 and its spread in these decades made printed images cheaper and more varied.
"A midsummer night's dream, Quince; O monstrous!" 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
Swiss, 1778–1854
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