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Ophavsret Dette værk er i det offentlige domæne. Lionel Walden døde i 1933; ophavsretten varer 70 år efter kunstnerens død, så den udløb i 2003.
I kontekst
Volcano — Lionel Walden
Øverste række: årene. Nederste række: kunstnerens alder ved begyndelsen og slutningen af hver periode — 0 ved fødsel, 72 ved død.
Skyggelagt: Lionel Walden' livstid (1861–1933) hvert dateret maleri, årti for årti
Der findes ikke et præcist årstal for denne indspilning i arkivet — baseret på kunstnerens levetid og værkets stil, hvilket årti ville du så gætte på?
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/lionel-walden-volcano-9CWDJJ-en/
Målt ud fra billedet
Hovedfarve
Driftwood #cf8055
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 37 værker af denne kunstner, hvoraf 6 er blevet set mindst én gang. Dette maleri er endnu ikke blevet vist i denne periode — det afslutter listen uden en rangering. 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
Født i Norwich, Storbritannien
Lionel Walden was a painter whose soul seemed inextricably linked to the rhythm of the tides and the shifting light of the horizon. Born in Norwich, Connecticut, his early life took him through the landscapes of Minnesota, where his family had moved following his father's appointment as a rector. However, it was the allure of the grand artistic traditions of Europe that truly shaped his destiny. As a young man, Walden journeyed to Paris, immersing himself in the prestigious studios of the era and studying under the esteemed Carolus-Duran. This period of rigorous training in France laid the foundation for a career defined by an extraordinary ability to capture the ephemeral beauty of water and sky.
His artistic journey was one of constant movement between worlds, spanning from the rugged coasts of Cornwall to the vibrant shores of Hawaii. Walden became a celebrated figure in the salons of Paris, earning medals and eventually being inducted into the French Legion of Honor. While he was an accomplished figure in European high society—often referred to as the "King of Bohemia"—his heart found a profound connection with the Pacific. In 1911, at the invitation of the Honolulu artist Kimo Wilder, Walden traveled to Hawaii, a visit that would forever alter the trajectory of his work. He became enamored with the unique luminosity and the powerful, untamed energy of the Hawaiian seas.
Walden’s technical mastery is most evident in his specialized focus on seascapes. While many of his contemporaries sought to capture the static beauty of tropical landscapes, Walden was drawn to the ocean in all its moods, colors, and actions. He possessed a rare gift for portraying the "supreme interpreter" of the sea, focusing particularly on the dramatic tension of stormy waves and the serene, luminous quality of moonlight reflecting on calm waters. His work often oscillates between the heavy, textured realism of industrial scenes—such as his evocative depictions of Cardiff at night—and the ethereal, Impressionistic light found in his marine studies.
The depth of his contribution to maritime art is reflected in the enduring legacy of his most famous subjects:
The Power of the Surf: His ability to render the weight and spray of breaking waves, notably seen in works like The Surf Riders.
Atmospheric Luminosity: The use of light to create mood, ranging from the bleak, muted tones of industrial landscapes to the radiant glow of Moonlight on the Sea.
Geological Majesty: Beyond the ocean, Walden also found inspiration in the dramatic volcanic scenes and landscapes that defined his time in the islands.
Throughout his life, Walden’s work bridged continents and cultures. His paintings now reside in prestigious institutions such as the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, the Brooklyn Museum, and the Honolulu Museum of Art. By capturing the raw, elemental force of the sea through a lens of refined European technique, Lionel Walden secured his place as one of the most significant painters of the maritime world, leaving behind a visual record of the ocean's most profound and fleeting moments.
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Volcano — Lionel Walden
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Driftwood (#cf8055) er den dominerende farve i "Volcano" af Lionel Walden.
Røntgenundersøgelse-siden til "Volcano" af Lionel Walden er en interaktiv viewer, der lader dig glide gennem elleve optiske lag af værkets billede, herunder en visning i røntgenstil.
"Volcano" er tilgængelig som et fine art-print på bomuldscanvas eller arkivbestandigt lærredspapir. Bestilling sker på dens Fine art-print-side i den størrelse, du ønsker.