Job and His Friends (1886 - 1887)
Kristian Zahrtmann1886 - 1887 · Landscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1912)
Specifications
- Year
- 1886 - 1887
- Nationality / school
- Danish
- Lifespan
- 1834–1912
About the artwork
Dated 1886 - 1887, "Job and His Friends" is an artwork by Kristian Zahrtmann. Historical background, 1886 - 1887: Japanese prints reached Europe in large numbers and influenced many artists, while photography changed what painting needed to do. 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. It is listed in the Religion collection. The image is in landscape orientation. Religion in brief: Buddhist painting, Hindu devotional imagery, and Islamic calligraphy and ornament each have conventions of their own. Christian art follows long-established iconography, such as the Madonna and Child, the Annunciation, and the Crucifixion.
"Job and His Friends" 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, 1834–1912
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