The Drum Major of Sedition (1784)
Thomas Rowlandson1784 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1827)
Specifications
- Year
- 1784
- Nationality / school
- English
- Lifespan
- 1756–1827
About the artwork
Dated 1784, "The Drum Major of Sedition" is an artwork by Thomas Rowlandson. Historical background, 1784: The eighteenth century began with the light, ornamental Rococo, especially in France, and moved towards the clarity and antique references of Neoclassicism by the end of the century. The Enlightenment and the habit of the Grand Tour fed a wider interest in science, travel, antiquity, and natural history, and illustrators accompanied many expeditions. It is listed in the Illustration collection. The image is in portrait orientation. Background on Illustration: Printing methods such as woodcut, engraving, lithography, and photomechanical reproduction each shaped how illustrators worked. Illustration serves a text or a story, a tradition that runs from decorated medieval manuscripts to printed book plates, magazines, and posters.
"The Drum Major of Sedition" 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. 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
English, 1756–1827
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