David Zeisberger preaching to the Indians (1864)
John Sartain1864 · Landscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1897)
Specifications
- Year
- 1864
- Nationality / school
- American
- Lifespan
- 1808–1897
About the artwork
"David Zeisberger preaching to the Indians" (1864) is a work by John Sartain. Historical background, 1864: 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. It is listed in the Illustration collection. The image is in landscape orientation. Illustration, a short history: The late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries are often described as a golden age of book and magazine illustration. Printing methods such as woodcut, engraving, lithography, and photomechanical reproduction each shaped how illustrators worked.
"David Zeisberger preaching to the Indians" 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
American, 1808–1897
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