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Hagar and Ismael in the Desert (1812)
Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg1812 · Landscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1853)
Specifications
- Year
- 1812
- Nationality / school
- Danish
- Lifespan
- 1783–1853
About the artwork
Dated 1812, "Hagar and Ismael in the Desert" is an artwork by Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg. Context for 1812: The invention of lithography around 1796 and its spread in these decades made printed images cheaper and more varied. The first half of the nineteenth century moved from Neoclassicism to Romanticism, which placed emotion, nature, and the sublime at the centre of painting. Background on Religion: Religious painting is among the largest bodies of art ever made, from altarpieces, icons, and illuminated manuscripts to devotional prints. Christian art follows long-established iconography, such as the Madonna and Child, the Annunciation, and the Crucifixion. It is listed in the Religion collection. The image is in landscape orientation.
"Hagar and Ismael in the Desert" 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
Danish, 1783–1853
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