Guide til elevkunst
Ophavsret Dette værk er i det offentlige domæne. Clara Montalba døde i 1929; ophavsretten varer 70 år efter kunstnerens død, så den udløb i 1999.
I kontekst
A Dutch Windmill — Clara Montalba
Originalen måler 30 × 19 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, 87 ved død.
Malet da kunstneren var 43 år gammel. Kunstneren blev 87 år gammel. 1 af de 6 daterede værker af denne kunstner i vores katalog er skabt tidligere.
Skyggelagt: Clara Montalba' livstid (1842–1929) ▲ dette værk, 1885 hvert dateret maleri, årti for årti
Vælg et af de ovenstående værker: nævn to ting, det har til fælles med dette, og én ting, der er forskellig.
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Målt ud fra billedet
Primær farve
Walnut #746039
Katalogiseret 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 6 værker af denne kunstner, hvoraf 3 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 Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Clara Federica Montalba stands as a luminous figure in the late nineteenth-century art world, a painter whose brush captured the ephemeral beauty of the Venetian landscape with unparalleled grace. Born in Cheltenham, United Kingdom, she was part of a remarkable artistic dynasty, being the eldest of four daughters born to the Swedish-born artist Anthony Rubens Montalba and Emeline Davies. This familial environment, steeped in creativity, nurtured her talent from an early age, as all four of her sisters achieved significant artistic renown. Her journey through the world of fine art was marked by a profound connection to the water, particularly the shimmering canals and bustling harbors that defined much of her subject matter.
Her formal training took her far beyond her English roots, leading her to study in Paris under Eugene Isabode and later immersing herself in the rich traditions of the Accademia di Belle Arti in Venice. It was within this Italian setting that her artistic voice truly flourished. She became particularly celebrated for her watercolor paintings, which possessed a delicate ability to translate the atmospheric nuances of Venice. Whether capturing the quiet majesty of a moonlit scene or the vibrant energy of a busy port, her work resonated with a sense of place and a deep emotional connection to the environments she inhabited.
The breadth of Montalba's technical skill allowed her to move seamlessly between mediums, though her mastery of watercolor remains her most enduring hallmark. Her compositions often invited viewers into a world of movement and light; for instance, her oil on canvas work, such as The Port of Amsterdam, demonstrated an impressive ability to render the bustling activity of a harbor, from the intricate details of sailboats and steamships to the lively presence of people tending to their vessels. This capacity to blend large-scale maritime scenes with intimate human moments showcased a versatility that earned her international acclaim.
Throughout her career, Montalba was a frequent and respected presence in the most prestigious art circles of her era. Her achievements were marked by several significant milestones:
Exhibition at the Grosvenor Gallery: Between 1879 and 1889, she showcased her talent at this renowned London institution, establishing her reputation among the European elite.
Royal Watercolour Society: In 1892, in a profound recognition of her technical excellence, she was admitted into the Royal Watercolour Society, styling herself with the prestigious RWS designation.
International Presence: Her work traveled far beyond the borders of Europe, notably being featured at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois, where she presented her art to a global audience.
Beyond her technical prowess, Clara Montalba was a woman of significant social character. She was an early feminist, recognized by Millicent Garrett Fawcett as one of the accomplished women who provided vital support to the movement. This strength of spirit mirrored the resilience and independence found in her art. Her life, which eventually led her back to Venice where she passed away, was a testament to a life lived through the lens of beauty and purpose. Today, her work remains a vital window into the late nineteenth century, preserving the light, the movement, and the enduring soul of the cities she so lovingly painted.
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A Dutch Windmill — Clara Montalba
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"A Dutch Windmill" kan undersøges lag for lag på værkets Røntgenoptagelse-side, en interaktiv viewer inspireret af en konservators lysbænk med elleve optiske lag af billedet.
Farvepaletten i "A Dutch Windmill" har en mætning på Balanced Soft.
"A Dutch Windmill" af Clara Montalba benytter en Neutrals farvepalet, hvor Walnut (#746039) er den dominerende farve.