Mijnwerker met lamp en houweel (1878 - 1938)
Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst1878 - 1938 · Square · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1938)
Specifications
- Year
- 1878 - 1938
- Nationality / school
- Dutch
- Lifespan
- 1868–1938
About the artwork
"Mijnwerker met lamp en houweel" (1878 - 1938) is a work by Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst. It is listed in the Drawings collection. The image is in square orientation. 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. About the period around 1878 - 1938: Japanese prints reached Europe in large numbers and influenced many artists, while photography changed what painting needed to do. In the 1890s, colour lithography and Art Nouveau made the illustrated poster a celebrated art form.
"Mijnwerker met lamp en houweel" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A square format is flexible and works well on its own or as part of a grid on a gallery wall. 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
Dutch, 1868–1938
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