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The Apotheosis of Italian Art, 1885-86 (w/c on paper)
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The Apotheosis of Italian Art, 1885-86 (w/c on paper)
3674785 The Apotheosis of Italian Art, 1885-86 (w/c on paper) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); 82x107 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Scene depicting various half-familiar figures, including Dante, Cimabue, Michelangelo, Pope Julius II and Raphael,
in historical dress, standing beneath three arches. The arches are inscribed from left to right, Venice, Florence,
and Rome'. Beyond the arches are recognisable landmarks which further identify each place; the lagoon, the
Palazzo Vecchio and St. Peter's. The arches are decorated with cupids and torches. The figures below stand in
various groups. In the centre a young boy wearing a laurel wreath on his head, with a shepherd's crook in his hand,
kneels on the tiled floor, drawing on the surface. A man in medieval dress watches him, brushes and a palette in his
left hand. More artist's equipment lies on the floor in the foreground. The other figures stand around this central
group, some standing at the top of the steps behind the arches.); © Manchester Art Gallery ; Mr James Thomas Blair bequest, 1917
Media ID 32118508
© Manchester Art Gallery Mr James Thomas Blair bequest, 1917 / Bridgeman Images
Apotheosis Arches Art History Cherubim Cherubini Cimabue Cities Cortile Di Palazzo Vecchio Crane Walter 1845 1915 Dante Florentine Florentino Inspiration Julius Ii Landmark Landmarks Lily Michelangelo Muse Muses Painters Palazzo Vecchio Putti Puttos Raphael Tuscan Venetians Walter Crane Architects Britisch Britisch Cherub Cherubs
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The Apotheosis of Italian Art, 1885-86
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is a captivating watercolor print by Walter Crane that transports viewers to the vibrant world of Italian art. This magnificent piece, housed in the Manchester Art Gallery, UK, showcases a scene filled with half-familiar figures from Italy's artistic history. As we gaze upon the painting, our eyes are drawn to three grand arches inscribed with the names Venice, Florence, and Rome. Beyond these arches lie iconic landmarks that further emphasize each city's identity. Cupids and torches adorn the arches, adding an ethereal touch to this enchanting composition. Amidst this historical backdrop stands a group of figures in various poses and attire. In their midst is a young boy wearing a laurel wreath on his head and holding a shepherd's crook while kneeling on the tiled floor. With great focus and skill, he draws upon its surface as an artist watches him intently. The central group is surrounded by other individuals who stand at different levels behind the arches or gather around them. The foreground features scattered artist's equipment—a testament to creativity unfolding within this realm of imagination. Walter Crane masterfully captures not only Italy's artistic legacy but also its spirit of innovation and collaboration throughout time. "The Apotheosis of Italian Art" invites us into a world where past meets present through vivid imagery and symbolic representation—an ode to Italy's rich cultural heritage that continues to inspire generations today.
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