The commissary's quarters in winter camp (1861-1876)
Edwin Forbes1861-1876 · Landscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1895)
Specifications
- Year
- 1861-1876
- Nationality / school
- American
- Lifespan
- 1839–1895
About the artwork
"The commissary's quarters in winter camp" (1861-1876) is a work by Edwin Forbes. It is listed in the Drawings collection. The image is in landscape 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. Because line carries so much of the effect, drawings tend to reward close looking at the quality of the mark. Context for 1861-1876: In the 1890s, colour lithography and Art Nouveau made the illustrated poster a celebrated art form. Japanese prints reached Europe in large numbers and influenced many artists, while photography changed what painting needed to do.
"The commissary's quarters in winter camp" 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. 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, 1839–1895
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