Spirits Of The Night (1897)
Gaston La Touche1897 · Square · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1913)
Specifications
- Year
- 1897
- Nationality / school
- French
- Lifespan
- 1854–1913
About the artwork
Gaston La Touche is the artist behind "Spirits Of The Night", dated 1897. The catalogue places it in Mythology. The format is square. Mythology in brief: In European academies, history and mythological subjects ranked highest among painting genres, so they often appear on a large scale and with ambitious compositions. Mythological painting draws on stories from Greek and Roman myth, and on other traditions such as Norse, Celtic, and Hindu narrative. About the period around 1897: In the 1890s, colour lithography and Art Nouveau made the illustrated poster a celebrated art form. 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.
"Spirits Of The Night" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A square format is flexible and works well on its own or as part of a grid on a gallery wall. Mythological scenes add narrative depth and historical atmosphere, which helps them work as a central accent in classic as well as eclectic 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
French, 1854–1913
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