Gigartina pistillata (1843-1853)
Anna Atkins1843-1853 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1871)
Specifications
- Year
- 1843-1853
- Nationality / school
- English
- Lifespan
- 1799–1871
About the artwork
This page presents "Gigartina pistillata" (1843-1853), created by Anna Atkins. Historical background, 1843-1853: The invention of lithography around 1796 and its spread in these decades made printed images cheaper and more varied. The first half of the nineteenth century moved from Neoclassicism to Romanticism, which placed emotion, nature, and the sublime at the centre of painting. Plants & Animals, a short history: 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. The catalogue places it in Plants & Animals. The format is portrait.
"Gigartina pistillata" 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. 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, 1799–1871
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