The Cloister and the Hearth (1861)
Edward Penfield1861 · Landscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1925)
Specifications
- Year
- 1861
- Nationality / school
- American
- Lifespan
- 1866–1925
About the artwork
Edward Penfield is the artist behind "The Cloister and the Hearth", dated 1861. Context for 1861: 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 Vintage Posters. The format is landscape. Vintage Posters in brief: Posters announced theatre, travel, products, and events, combining image and lettering to be read at a glance from the street. Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and later modernist design each left a recognisable poster style.
"The Cloister and the Hearth" 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. Vintage posters bring character, graphic texture, and a collected feel to the room, while pairing easily with both contemporary furniture and eclectic styling. 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, 1866–1925
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