Distant Thoughts (Walter Langley)
Walter Langley (1852–1922) made Distant Thoughts.
Distant Thoughts, in brief
- Title
- Distant Thoughts
- Artist
- Walter Langley (1852–1922)
- Artist born in
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
High-resolution images of Distant Thoughts
Walter Langley, Distant Thoughts. Public domain.
Questions on Distant Thoughts, answered
Is "Distant Thoughts" free of copyright?
Regarding copyright, "Distant Thoughts" is in the public domain - its copyright has expired.
Who is the artist behind "Distant Thoughts"?
"Distant Thoughts" was created by Walter Langley. The information on this page describes Walter Langley's original work.
What explains the copyright situation of "Distant Thoughts" by Walter Langley?
The copyright status of "Distant Thoughts" - in the public domain - its copyright has expired - follows from the artist's death in 1922.
About the artist, Walter Langley
1852–1922, United Kingdom
Walter Langley
A Cornish Voice in Victorian Realism Walter Langley (1852–1922) stands as a pivotal figure within the Newlyn School of plein air painters, representing a significant strand of British art history at the turn of the century. Born in Birmingham, his upbringing instilled in him a deep connection to the working class—a formative influence that would permeate his artistic vision and profoundly shape his depictions of Cornish life. His father was a journeyman tailor, providing Langley with an early understanding of craftsmanship and manual labor, values he carried throughout his life and subsequently translated into his paintings. This foundational respect for the dignity of toil became the heartbeat of his creative output.