Gang nach Bethlehem (Schwerer Gang) (1890)
Fritz von Uhde1890 · Square · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1911)
Specifications
- Year
- 1890
- Nationality / school
- German
- Lifespan
- 1848–1911
About the artwork
"Gang nach Bethlehem (Schwerer Gang)" (1890) is a work by Fritz von Uhde. Historical background, 1890: 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 catalogue places it in Figurative. The format is square. Background on Figurative: Portraits, group scenes, studies of the nude, and pictures of daily life all belong to figurative art. Figurative art depicts people and recognisable scenes, and it has been central to European painting since antiquity.
"Gang nach Bethlehem (Schwerer Gang)" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A square format is flexible and works well on its own or as part of a grid on a gallery wall. Figurative works draw attention to the human presence, the gesture, and the emotional tone, so they work particularly well as a standalone focal point in living rooms, studies, and bedrooms. 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
German, 1848–1911
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