Mannelijk naakt, van voren (1848 - 1927)
August Allebé1848 - 1927 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1927)
Specifications
- Year
- 1848 - 1927
- Nationality / school
- Dutch
- Lifespan
- 1838–1927
About the artwork
August Allebé is the artist behind "Mannelijk naakt, van voren", dated 1848 - 1927. Historical background, 1848 - 1927: The invention of lithography around 1796 and its spread in these decades made printed images cheaper and more varied. Landscape gained new prestige through groups such as the Barbizon painters in France and the Hudson River School in the United States, and by mid-century Realism turned to ordinary people and everyday labour. The catalogue places it in Drawings. The format is portrait. Drawings, a short history: Artists have long used drawings to plan paintings, sculptures, and buildings, so a sketch can show how an idea developed. Because line carries so much of the effect, drawings tend to reward close looking at the quality of the mark.
"Mannelijk naakt, van voren" 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. Drawings and sketches stand out through line clarity and a sense of the artist process, which makes them a natural fit for minimalist, monochrome, and graphic interiors. 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
Dutch, 1838–1927
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