Hermia And Lysander, A Midsummer Night's Dream (1870)
John Simmons1870 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1876)
Specifications
- Year
- 1870
- Nationality / school
- English
- Lifespan
- 1823–1876
About the artwork
John Simmons is the artist behind "Hermia And Lysander, A Midsummer Night's Dream", dated 1870. It is listed in the Mythology collection. The image is in portrait orientation. Mythology in brief: Mythological painting draws on stories from Greek and Roman myth, and on other traditions such as Norse, Celtic, and Hindu narrative. In European academies, history and mythological subjects ranked highest among painting genres, so they often appear on a large scale and with ambitious compositions. Context for 1870: 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.
"Hermia And Lysander, A Midsummer Night's Dream" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. Mythological scenes add narrative depth and historical atmosphere, which helps them work as a central accent in classic as well as eclectic spaces. 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
English, 1823–1876
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