The Holy Family (1815)
Pehr Hörberg1815 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1816)
Specifications
- Year
- 1815
- Nationality / school
- Swedish
- Lifespan
- 1746–1816
About the artwork
Pehr Hörberg is the artist behind "The Holy Family", dated 1815. About the period around 1815: The invention of lithography around 1796 and its spread in these decades made printed images cheaper and more varied. 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. It is listed in the Religion collection. The image is in portrait orientation. Religion, a short history: Buddhist painting, Hindu devotional imagery, and Islamic calligraphy and ornament each have conventions of their own. Religious painting is among the largest bodies of art ever made, from altarpieces, icons, and illuminated manuscripts to devotional prints.
"The Holy Family" 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. Religious subjects rely on symbolism, gesture, and layered painterly drama, so they tend to read best in calm and composed 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
Swedish, 1746–1816
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