The Holy Family (1878)
John Rogers Herbert1878 · Landscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1890)
Specifications
- Year
- 1878
- Nationality / school
- English
- Lifespan
- 1810–1890
About the artwork
"The Holy Family" (1878) is a work by John Rogers Herbert. Context for 1878: Japanese prints reached Europe in large numbers and influenced many artists, while photography changed what painting needed to do. In the 1890s, colour lithography and Art Nouveau made the illustrated poster a celebrated art form. Background on Religion: Religious painting is among the largest bodies of art ever made, from altarpieces, icons, and illuminated manuscripts to devotional prints. Buddhist painting, Hindu devotional imagery, and Islamic calligraphy and ornament each have conventions of their own. It is listed in the Religion collection. The image is in landscape orientation.
"The Holy Family" 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
English, 1810–1890
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