A Rifleman at Musketry Practice
John Augustus AtkinsonPortrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1830)
Specifications
- Nationality / school
- English
- Lifespan
- 1775–1830
About the artwork
"A Rifleman at Musketry Practice" is a work by John Augustus Atkinson. It is listed in the Figurative collection. The image is in portrait orientation. Figurative, a short history: Portraits, group scenes, studies of the nude, and pictures of daily life all belong to figurative art. Over the centuries, painters have used the figure to express social standing, narrative, and emotion.
"A Rifleman at Musketry Practice" 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
English, 1775–1830
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