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Ophavsret Dette værk er i det offentlige domæne. George Lance døde i 1864; ophavsretten varer 70 år efter kunstnerens død, så den udløb i 1934.
I kontekst
Fruit — George Lance
Originalen måler 85 × 111 cm (højde × bredde), vist her ved siden af en voksen person af gennemsnitlig højde.
Øverste række: årene. Nederste række: kunstnerens alder ved begyndelsen og slutningen af hver periode — 0 ved fødsel, 62 ved død.
Malet da kunstneren var 47 år gammel. Kunstneren blev 62 år gammel. 10 af de 20 daterede værker af denne kunstner i vores katalog er skabt tidligere.
Skyggelagt: George Lance' livstid (1802–1864) ▲ dette værk, 1849 hvert dateret maleri, årti for årti
Første værker: frem til 1840 Primære arbejdsår: 1840–1855 Senere værker: fra 1855
Disse tre intervaller opdeler de værker i denne katalog, der er dateret, i et første kvartal, en midterste halvdel og et sidste kvartal. De udgør ikke kunstnerens samlede produktion: en tynd periode kan være et hul i dokumentationen snarere end en stille periode. De samme år med kunstnerens liv lagt ind i dem
Vælg et af de ovenstående værker: nævn to ting, det har til fælles med dette, og én ting, der er forskellig.
Flere værker, der kan placeres ved siden af dette: topimpressionists.com/da/art/similar/george-lance-fruit-AQS3AG-en/
Målt ud fra billedet
Hovedfarve
Black #20170a
Gemt palet
Disse farver i kunstnerens samlede palet Find andre malerier efter farve
De ti førende lande
Find de tre mørkeste lande på kortet. Findes det museum, der opbevarer dette maleri, i et af dem? Skriv én grund på, hvorfor folk langt væk måske ville se på det.
Sammen udgør disse værker 100,0% af den samlede opmærksomhed, som denne kunstners malerier har modtaget i løbet af de sidste tolv måneder. Kataloget indeholder 34 værker af denne kunstner, hvoraf 5 er blevet set mindst én gang. Dette maleri rangerer som nummer 4 af dem, med 12,5% af den opmærksomhed. Det samme gælder måned for måned
Søjlerne måler opmærksomhed, ikke kvalitet. Vælg værket øverst og dette her: nævn én ting, der kan gøre et maleri berømt udover selve det tekniske håndværk.
Kunstner og museum
The history of Victorian art is often defined by grand narratives and sweeping landscapes, yet within the intimate confines of a single canvas, George Lance captured the profound vitality of the natural world. Born in 1802 at the old manor-house in Little Easton, Essex, Lance’s early life was marked by an unconventional lineage—the son of an adjutant in the Essex Yeomanry and a mother whose romantic elopement from boarding school added a touch of drama to his very origins. Though his path was briefly diverted by the harsh realities of industrial labor in a Leeds factory, a chance encounter at the British Museum would forever alter the course of his destiny. It was there that he crossed paths with the celebrated Charles Landseer, a moment of serendipity that ignited a lifelong passion for the meticulous study of form and color.
Under the tutelage of Landseer and the guidance of Benjamin Haydon, Lance underwent a transformative seven-year apprenticeship. This period was not merely about learning to hold a brush; it was an immersion into the rigorous traditions of the Royal Academy, where he learned to observe the subtle nuances of light and texture. His development as an artist was characterized by a disciplined approach to foundational practice. Notably, while contemplating the epic scale of Homer’s Iliad, Lance chose to ground his ambitions in the humble reality of the earth, beginning with painstaking studies of fruits and vegetables. This dedication to the small-scale allowed him to master the interplay of shadow and luster, a skill that would eventually elevate him to the status of a pioneer in English still life painting.
As his reputation grew, Lance transitioned from a student of detail to a master of atmosphere. His work became a symphony of abundance, reflecting the Victorian era's fascination with prosperity and the sensory delights of nature. He possessed a rare ability to breathe life into inanimate objects; in his hands, a cluster of grapes appeared translucent and heavy with juice, while the skin of an apple seemed to possess a crisp, tactile reality. This mastery was not limited to botanical accuracy but extended to a dramatic use of light that echoed the traditions of the Dutch Golden Age, creating compositions that felt both opulent and deeply intimate.
< Red Cap: A vibrant and celebrated work where Lance’s skill as a colorist shines through the depiction of a monkey in a striking red hat, surrounded by the earthy textures of carrots and turnips.
Still Life of Fruits with the Figure of a Young Man: An evocative piece from 1854 that transcends simple genre painting, introducing a layer of psychological depth where human introspection meets the vitality of ripe oranges and lush grapes.
Commissions for the Aristocracy: His ability to capture the splendor of nature earned him prestigious patrons, including the Duke of Bedford, for whom he created magnificent fruit paintings to adorn the summerhouse at Woburn Abbey.
Beyond the mere depiction of food, Lance’s work often carried a narrative weight. Whether through the inclusion of a wandering figure or the symbolic arrangement of harvest bounty, his paintings served as meditations on the connection between humanity and the natural world. His ability to blend the Baroque sense of drama with a uniquely British sensibility ensured that his work resonated far beyond the galleries of London. Through his meticulous brushwork and an unwavering commitment to the beauty of the everyday, George Lance secured his place in art history as a painter who found the extraordinary within the ordinary.
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Fruit — George Lance
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Den farve, der træder tydeligst frem i "Fruit", er Black (#20170a). Den dominerende farve er nyttig, når man skal matche et kunstværk med en indretning.
Farverne i "Fruit" af George Lance har en Monochromatic intensitet.
Formatet på "Fruit" er Landscape. Dette er nyttigt, når du planlægger, hvor en reproduktion skal placeres.