The right man in the right place (1895)
Frank Marion Hutchins1895 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1896)
Specifications
- Year
- 1895
- Nationality / school
- American
- Lifespan
- 1867–1896
About the artwork
Dated 1895, "The right man in the right place" is an artwork by Frank Marion Hutchins. The catalogue places it in Illustration. The format is portrait. Illustration, a short history: The late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries are often described as a golden age of book and magazine illustration. Illustration serves a text or a story, a tradition that runs from decorated medieval manuscripts to printed book plates, magazines, and posters. About the period around 1895: 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 right man in the right place" 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. Illustrative graphics are valued for their decorative line work and narrative quality, which makes them a strong fit for gallery walls, kids rooms, studies, and more intimate 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
American, 1867–1896
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