Study of a Valkyrie Costume in Combat (1896)
Hans Thoma1896 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1924)
Specifications
- Year
- 1896
- Nationality / school
- German
- Lifespan
- 1839–1924
About the artwork
This page presents "Study of a Valkyrie Costume in Combat" (1896), created by Hans Thoma. Context for 1896: 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. In the 1890s, colour lithography and Art Nouveau made the illustrated poster a celebrated art form. The catalogue places it in Drawings. The format is portrait. 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.
"Study of a Valkyrie Costume in Combat" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. 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
German, 1839–1924
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