ecstasy by Maxfield Parrish

ecstasy: the essentials

Title: ecstasy
Artist: Maxfield Parrish (1870–1966)
Artist born in: Philadelphia, United States
Movement: Romanticism
Subject: romantic landscape, female figure, cloudy skies, rocky outcrop, dreamlike scene, vibrant colors

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Questions about ecstasy

How do I download the image of "ecstasy" by Maxfield Parrish?

A download is available for "ecstasy": the artwork's Download page offers a high-resolution digital image download.

Where does "ecstasy" fall in Maxfield Parrish's career?

"ecstasy" represents the Mature Period of Maxfield Parrish.

Is "ecstasy" by Maxfield Parrish in the public domain, and why?

"ecstasy" by Maxfield Parrish is still protected by copyright. Copyright duration runs from the artist's death, which occurred in 1966.

Which color stands out most in "ecstasy"?

The dominant color of "ecstasy" by Maxfield Parrish is sea green (#335878).

How does "ecstasy" by Maxfield Parrish connect Romanticism to the artist's home country?

"ecstasy" was created by Maxfield Parrish, born in United States, within the Romanticism movement. The artist's origin links the work to Romanticism as practiced by artists from United States.

How do I preview a reproduction of "ecstasy" by Maxfield Parrish?

A preview of "ecstasy" by Maxfield Parrish is available on the artwork's Preview page.

Toward which tone does "ecstasy" lean?

"ecstasy" leans toward a green to violet spectrum tone.

Where can I find a guide to "ecstasy"?

The Guide page of "ecstasy" by Maxfield Parrish offers a printable two-sheet factsheet: the artwork with its identity table, a decade band placing it in the artist's lifetime, other works by the artist, the measured color palette, and ready-to-copy citations in four styles.

How does the subject of "ecstasy" relate to Maxfield Parrish's usual themes?

Maxfield Parrish's recurring themes include parrish blue palette, idealized figures, landscape dominance, romanticism, symbolism, neo-classical ideals, hudson river school, nature's power; "ecstasy" focuses on romantic landscape, female figure, cloudy skies, rocky outcrop, dreamlike scene, vibrant colors, symbolic art.

About the artist, Maxfield Parrish

1870–1966, United States

Maxfield Parrish

A Luminary of the Golden Age: The Life and Art of Maxfield Parrish Born Frederick Maxfield Parrish in 1870, amidst the burgeoning artistic landscape of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this American painter and illustrator would come to define a unique aesthetic that captivated generations. From his earliest years, encouraged by parents who themselves were artists – Stephen Parrish, a respected painter and etcher, and Elizabeth Bancroft – young Frederick displayed an innate talent for drawing. A pivotal European tour with his parents in 1884 ignited a lifelong passion, exposing him to the architectural grandeur and masterful paintings of the Old World. It was during this period that he adopted “Maxfield” as his preferred name, embracing his paternal grandmother’s maiden name and foreshadowing the distinctive identity he would forge within the art world.

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