Interior of an Exotic Palace (c. 1867)
Hercules Brabazon Brabazonc. 1867 · Landscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1906)
Specifications
- Year
- c. 1867
- Nationality / school
- English
- Lifespan
- 1821–1906
About the artwork
"Interior of an Exotic Palace" (c. 1867) is a work by Hercules Brabazon Brabazon. Background on Landscape: Painters have used landscape to study light, weather, season, and the relation between people and place. The invention of paint in tubes in the 1840s made it easier to work outdoors, and landscape became a main subject of Romanticism, Realism, and Impressionism. Historical background, c. 1867: 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. Japanese prints reached Europe in large numbers and influenced many artists, while photography changed what painting needed to do. The catalogue places it in Landscape. The format is landscape.
"Interior of an Exotic Palace" 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. Landscape scenes add depth and a sense of air to the room, helping the space feel more open and working especially well above a sofa, console, or desk. 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, 1821–1906
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