Valt Subiaco onder het auteursrecht?

Nee, dit kunstwerk bevindt zich in het publieke domein.

Welke onderwerpen verkent Subiaco?

italian landscape, subiaco, mountain view, atmospheric, historical, 18th century, panoramic, religious site

Koop een afdruk van Subiaco - Joseph Pierre Xavier Bidauld

Not all plein-air painting is sketchlike in appearance. This example may have benefited from the use of a camera obscura, an optical device that enabled the artist to draw myriad fine details before applying paint. The result is a marvelously deft tonal study of contre-jour (the reflection of full sunlight) that is highly atmospheric for so small a picture. Bidauld was one of a handful of French artists to visit Subiaco in the 1780s.

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Waar kan ik een handgeschilderde reproductie van "Subiaco" door Joseph Pierre Xavier Bidauld kopen?

Handgeschilderde reproducties van "Subiaco" door Joseph Pierre Xavier Bidauld zijn verkrijgbaar via deze website: een met de hand geschilderde olieverfreproductie op linnen canvas, te bestellen op de Handgeschilderde reproductie pagina.

Tot welke stijl behoort "Subiaco"?

"Subiaco" door Joseph Pierre Xavier Bidauld behoort tot de Realism-stroming. Deze stroming biedt de stilistische context van het werk.

Wie heeft "Subiaco" gemaakt en in welk jaar?

"Subiaco" is gemaakt door Joseph Pierre Xavier Bidauld en dateert uit 1786.

Biografie kunstenaar

Jean-Joseph-Xavier Bidauld: The Quiet Landscape Painter

Jean-Joseph-Xavier Bidauld (10 April 1758 – 20 October 1846) was a French painter whose career unfolded largely outside the spotlight of Parisian artistic circles, yet yielded remarkable landscapes imbued with an understated beauty and profound sensitivity to Italianate traditions. Born in Carpentras, Provence, Bidauld’s formative years were spent honing his craft alongside his brother, Jean-Pierre Xavier, in Lyon—a city renowned for its textile industry and burgeoning artistic patronage. This early exposure instilled a disciplined approach to painting that would characterize his entire oeuvre.

Early Training & Travels: Bidauld’s formal training began with Jean-Pierre Xavier, who recognized his talent and encouraged him to pursue studies in Lyon. Recognizing the importance of broadening artistic horizons, he embarked on a significant journey to Paris in 1783, where he secured commissions from Dulac, a prominent perfume merchant and art dealer who became instrumental in supporting his subsequent explorations into Italian landscape painting.
The Florentine Influence: Dulac’s generosity enabled Bidauld to spend five years immersed in the artistic fervor of Florence—a pivotal period that cemented his stylistic preferences. The Tuscan countryside, with its rolling hills and cypress trees, captivated him, profoundly shaping his vision of ideal beauty. He meticulously studied the techniques pioneered by artists like Canaletto and Claude Lorrain, mastering atmospheric perspective and capturing fleeting moments of light and shadow.
Salon Recognition & Artistic Development: Returning to Paris in 1790, Bidauld swiftly gained acceptance into the Salon—the official art exhibition of the Académie des Beaux-Arts—establishing himself as a respected figure within the Parisian artistic landscape. His participation continued consistently throughout his life, allowing him to refine his style and garner critical acclaim.
Notable Works & Patronage: Among Bidauld’s most celebrated paintings is “View of the Bridge and Part of the Town of Cava,” a breathtaking depiction of Lake Cellano and Mount Vesuvius commissioned by the Royal Family of Naples—a testament to his ability to convey grandeur and serenity simultaneously. His landscapes were admired by fellow artists like Camille Corot, who recognized Bidauld’s understated mastery of tonal harmony and compositional balance.
Legacy & Decline: Despite considerable success during his lifetime, Bidauld experienced a notable decline in popularity after the mid-1820s—primarily due to disputes surrounding the Salon jury and its perceived bias against younger artists like Théodore Rousseau. This controversy overshadowed his artistic achievements and contributed to his impoverished circumstances upon his death in 1846. Nevertheless, Bidauld’s landscapes endure as emblems of Romantic sensibility, embodying a quiet contemplation of nature that continues to resonate with viewers today.

Source: Philip Conisbee, Sarah Faunce, and Jeremy Strick.*In the Light of Italy: Corot and Early Open-Air Painting*. New Haven; Yale University Press, 1996.

Joseph Pierre Xavier Bidauld

1758 - 1846

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Full Name: Jean-Joseph-Xavier Bidauld
Nationality: French
Date Of Birth: 1758
Date Of Death: 1846
Place Of Birth: Carpentras, France
Notable Artworks: ['View of the Bridge and Part of the Town of Cava']
Artistic Movement Or Style: Romantic Landscape
Artists Who Influenced This Artist: ['Camille Corot']
Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['Barbizon School']

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