Gemeiner Feigenbaum (Ficus carica L.) (1880)
Carl Bollmann1880 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1899)
Specifications
- Year
- 1880
- Nationality / school
- German
- Lifespan
- 1876–1899
About the artwork
This page presents "Gemeiner Feigenbaum (Ficus carica L.)" (1880), created by Carl Bollmann. Context for 1880: The later nineteenth century is the era of Impressionism, whose first group exhibition was held in Paris in 1874, followed by Post-Impressionism, Symbolism, and the Arts and Crafts movement. In the 1890s, colour lithography and Art Nouveau made the illustrated poster a celebrated art form. Background on Plants & Animals: Images of plants and animals are valued both for the care of their observation and for their decorative appeal. Naturalists and artists often worked together, especially on voyages and in published surveys of flora and fauna. It is listed in the Plants & Animals collection. The image is in portrait orientation.
"Gemeiner Feigenbaum (Ficus carica L.)" 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. Flora and fauna subjects make an interior feel softer and more alive, adding a natural rhythm that works well in both traditional and contemporary spaces. 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
German, 1876–1899
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