Study of a landscape, Hyères (1862)
Louis Janmot1862 · Landscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1892)
Specifications
- Year
- 1862
- Nationality / school
- French
- Lifespan
- 1814–1892
About the artwork
Dated 1862, "Study of a landscape, Hyères" is an artwork by Louis Janmot. Context for 1862: 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. Drawings, a short history: Drawings range from quick preparatory sketches to finished works in pen, chalk, charcoal, graphite, or wash. Because line carries so much of the effect, drawings tend to reward close looking at the quality of the mark. It is listed in the Drawings collection. The image is in landscape orientation.
"Study of a landscape, Hyères" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A landscape format suits wide, low wall spaces such as the stretch above a bed, mantel, or sideboard. 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
French, 1814–1892
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