The sailor's family (1826)
Ary Scheffer1826 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1858)
Specifications
- Year
- 1826
- Nationality / school
- Dutch
- Lifespan
- 1795–1858
About the artwork
Ary Scheffer is the artist behind "The sailor's family", dated 1826. Historical background, 1826: 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. The invention of lithography around 1796 and its spread in these decades made printed images cheaper and more varied. It is listed in the Figurative collection. The image is in portrait orientation. Background on Figurative: Over the centuries, painters have used the figure to express social standing, narrative, and emotion. Figurative art depicts people and recognisable scenes, and it has been central to European painting since antiquity.
"The sailor's 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. Figurative works draw attention to the human presence, the gesture, and the emotional tone, so they work particularly well as a standalone focal point in living rooms, studies, and bedrooms. 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
Dutch, 1795–1858
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