Poster 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
20x30 inch Poster Print
Introducing the captivating "Life Class / Slade / 1881" poster print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library through Mary Evans Prints Online. This exquisite piece of art transports you back in time to the Slade School of Fine Art in London, where students eagerly gathered for a life class session in 1881. Witness the dedication and focus as artists hone their skills, capturing the essence of human form and expression. Adorn your walls with this evocative and inspiring work of art, perfect for any studio, gallery, or living space. Experience the rich history and creativity of the art world with our high-quality poster prints.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) 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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