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Canvas Print : Life Class / Slade / 1881
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Life Class / Slade / 1881
A life class at the Slade
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Media ID 584390
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1881 Classes Easel Schools Slade
21"x7" (53x18cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the stunning "Life Class / Slade / 1881" canvas print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This exquisite artwork transports you back in time to a life class session at the Slade School of Fine Art in 1881. Witness the captivating interplay of light, form, and emotion as students and their models come to life on the canvas. The rich, textured surface of our high-quality canvas prints perfectly complements the intricate details of this masterpiece. Bring the beauty and history of art into your home or office space and elevate your décor with this timeless piece.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 53.3cm x 17.8cm (21" x 7")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the atmosphere of a life class session at the Slade School of Fine Art in London, circa 1881. The Slade, founded in 1871, was one of the first government-funded schools of art in England, and quickly gained a reputation for its progressive and rigorous approach to art education. In this image, a group of students, intently focused on their work, are arranged around a nude model, who poses confidently and unselfconsciously in the center of the room. The model's pose, with one leg crossed over the other and one arm resting on a stack of books, is both elegant and natural, and the students' drawings, scattered around the room, reveal the wide range of interpretations and styles that emerged from this single session. Each student is absorbed in their work, some with pencils in hand, others with charcoal or paintbrushes, all striving to capture the essence of the model's form and expression. The room is filled with the sound of pencils scribbling on paper, the occasional sigh or murmur of approval or frustration, and the soft clatter of easels being adjusted. The atmosphere is one of intense concentration and creative energy, as each student seeks to translate the three-dimensional reality of the model into two-dimensional form. The natural light streaming in through the tall windows illuminates the scene, casting long shadows and highlighting the intricacies of the students' work. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when art education was a transformative and deeply personal experience. The Slade's legacy continues to inspire artists and art students today, and this image serves as a reminder of the enduring power of the life class as a tool for artistic growth and exploration.
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