In The Woodland Stream (1872)
Carl Bøgh1872 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1892)
Specifications
- Year
- 1872
- Nationality / school
- Danish
- Lifespan
- 1827–1892
About the artwork
This page presents "In The Woodland Stream" (1872), created by Carl Bøgh. Context for 1872: 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. Background on Landscape: The invention of paint in tubes in the 1840s made it easier to work outdoors, and landscape became a main subject of Romanticism, Realism, and Impressionism. Painters have used landscape to study light, weather, season, and the relation between people and place. It is listed in the Landscape collection. The image is in portrait orientation.
"In The Woodland Stream" 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. Landscape scenes add depth and a sense of air to the room, helping the space feel more open and working especially well above a sofa, console, or desk. 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
Danish, 1827–1892
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