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Fine Art 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
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the world of 19th-century art education with our exquisite selection from the Media Storehouse range of Fine Art Prints. This captivating image, titled "Life Class / Slade / 1881," taken from the Mary Evans Picture Library at Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the Slade School of Fine Art. Witness the intensity and focus as students and models engage in a life drawing session, transporting you back in time. Each print is meticulously reproduced to bring out the rich details and vibrant colors of the original artwork, making it a stunning addition to any home or office space. Experience the beauty and history of art with our Fine Art Prints collection.
21x7 image printed on 27x13 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 38.3cm x 17.7cm (15.1" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 33cm (27" x 13")
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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