Allegory of the Element Earth
Carel van FalensLandscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1733)
Specifications
- Nationality / school
- Flemish
- Lifespan
- 1683–1733
About the artwork
"Allegory of the Element Earth" is a work by Carel van Falens. Drawings, a short history: Because line carries so much of the effect, drawings tend to reward close looking at the quality of the mark. Drawings range from quick preparatory sketches to finished works in pen, chalk, charcoal, graphite, or wash. The catalogue places it in Drawings. The format is landscape.
"Allegory of the Element Earth" 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. 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
Flemish, 1683–1733
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