Landscape with a row of trees (1812 - 1814)
Théodore Géricault1812 - 1814 · Landscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1824)
Specifications
- Year
- 1812 - 1814
- Nationality / school
- French
- Lifespan
- 1791–1824
About the artwork
Théodore Géricault is the artist behind "Landscape with a row of trees", dated 1812 - 1814. Context for 1812 - 1814: 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. The invention of lithography around 1796 and its spread in these decades made printed images cheaper and more varied. Drawings, a short history: Artists have long used drawings to plan paintings, sculptures, and buildings, so a sketch can show how an idea developed. Drawings range from quick preparatory sketches to finished works in pen, chalk, charcoal, graphite, or wash. It is listed in the Drawings collection. The image is in landscape orientation.
"Landscape with a row of trees" 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. Drawings and sketches stand out through line clarity and a sense of the artist process, which makes them a natural fit for minimalist, monochrome, and graphic 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
French, 1791–1824
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