The Punishment of Cain (1836)
Théodore Chassériau1836 · Landscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1856)
Specifications
- Year
- 1836
- Nationality / school
- French
- Lifespan
- 1819–1856
About the artwork
This page presents "The Punishment of Cain" (1836), created by Théodore Chassériau. 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. Historical background, 1836: The invention of lithography around 1796 and its spread in these decades made printed images cheaper and more varied. The first half of the nineteenth century moved from Neoclassicism to Romanticism, which placed emotion, nature, and the sublime at the centre of painting. It is listed in the Religion collection. The image is in landscape orientation.
"The Punishment of Cain" 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
French, 1819–1856
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