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Chroicocephalus ridibundus. Black-headed Gull. (1862-1873)
John Gould1862-1873 · Landscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1881)
Specifications
- Year
- 1862-1873
- Nationality / school
- English
- Lifespan
- 1804–1881
About the artwork
Dated 1862-1873, "Chroicocephalus ridibundus. Black-headed Gull." is an artwork by John Gould. Historical background, 1862-1873: 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 catalogue places it in Plants & Animals. The format is landscape. Plants & Animals, a short history: Images of plants and animals run from medieval herbals and bestiaries to the scientific illustration of the seventeenth to nineteenth centuries. Images of plants and animals are valued both for the care of their observation and for their decorative appeal.
"Chroicocephalus ridibundus. Black-headed Gull." 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
English, 1804–1881
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