Der Kiltgang im Canton Bern (1798)
Franz Niklaus König1798 · Landscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1832)
Specifications
- Year
- 1798
- Nationality / school
- Swiss
- Lifespan
- 1765–1832
About the artwork
Dated 1798, "Der Kiltgang im Canton Bern" is an artwork by Franz Niklaus König. Historical background, 1798: In Japan, ukiyo-e woodblock printing flourished in the Edo period and made colour prints a popular and affordable art form. The Enlightenment and the habit of the Grand Tour fed a wider interest in science, travel, antiquity, and natural history, and illustrators accompanied many expeditions. It is listed in the Drawings collection. The image is in landscape orientation. Drawings, a short history: Because line carries so much of the effect, drawings tend to reward close looking at the quality of the mark. Artists have long used drawings to plan paintings, sculptures, and buildings, so a sketch can show how an idea developed.
"Der Kiltgang im Canton Bern" 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
Swiss, 1765–1832
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