Heroic Landscape, With Hagar And Ishmael (1809-1810)
Christian Gottlieb Schick1809-1810 · Landscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1812)
Specifications
- Year
- 1809-1810
- Nationality / school
- German
- Lifespan
- 1776–1812
About the artwork
This page presents "Heroic Landscape, With Hagar And Ishmael" (1809-1810), created by Christian Gottlieb Schick. It is listed in the Religion collection. The image is in landscape orientation. Religion in brief: Christian art follows long-established iconography, such as the Madonna and Child, the Annunciation, and the Crucifixion. Buddhist painting, Hindu devotional imagery, and Islamic calligraphy and ornament each have conventions of their own. Context for 1809-1810: The invention of lithography around 1796 and its spread in these decades made printed images cheaper and more varied. Landscape gained new prestige through groups such as the Barbizon painters in France and the Hudson River School in the United States, and by mid-century Realism turned to ordinary people and everyday labour.
"Heroic Landscape, With Hagar And Ishmael" 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. Religious subjects rely on symbolism, gesture, and layered painterly drama, so they tend to read best in calm and composed 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
German, 1776–1812
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