Water-baby among reeds (1885)
Edward Linley Sambourne1885 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1910)
Specifications
- Year
- 1885
- Nationality / school
- English
- Lifespan
- 1844–1910
About the artwork
Dated 1885, "Water-baby among reeds" is an artwork by Edward Linley Sambourne. Illustration, a short history: Illustration serves a text or a story, a tradition that runs from decorated medieval manuscripts to printed book plates, magazines, and posters. The late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries are often described as a golden age of book and magazine illustration. About the period around 1885: 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. It is listed in the Illustration collection. The image is in portrait orientation.
"Water-baby among reeds" 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
English, 1844–1910
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