Rural landscape in Pennsylvania (1855)
James Fuller Queen1855 · Landscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1886)
Specifications
- Year
- 1855
- Nationality / school
- American
- Lifespan
- 1820–1886
About the artwork
"Rural landscape in Pennsylvania" (1855) is a work by James Fuller Queen. It is listed in the Drawings collection. The image is in landscape orientation. Drawings, a short history: Drawings range from quick preparatory sketches to finished works in pen, chalk, charcoal, graphite, or wash. Because line carries so much of the effect, drawings tend to reward close looking at the quality of the mark. Historical background, 1855: 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.
"Rural landscape in Pennsylvania" 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
American, 1820–1886
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