In Träumen versunken (Lost In Dreams) (1835)
Friedrich von Amerling1835 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1887)
Specifications
- Year
- 1835
- Nationality / school
- Austrian
- Lifespan
- 1803–1887
About the artwork
Friedrich von Amerling is the artist behind "In Träumen versunken (Lost In Dreams)", dated 1835. Historical background, 1835: 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. Figurative, a short history: Over the centuries, painters have used the figure to express social standing, narrative, and emotion. Portraits, group scenes, studies of the nude, and pictures of daily life all belong to figurative art. It is listed in the Figurative collection. The image is in portrait orientation.
"In Träumen versunken (Lost In Dreams)" 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. 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
Austrian, 1803–1887
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