Art and life

Date: 1907
Medium: oil on canvas
Location: private collection
Dimensions: 149.9 x 88.9

The painting depicts two figures in antique style in an outdoor setting. A man sits on a rock holding a large mirror in which a woman, standing next to him in a white dress and wearing a wreath on her head, observes her reflection. The man is wearing a red cloak and gazes at the woman with admiration. In the background is green vegetation and a few violets at their feet. The whole scene has a romantic feel and is full of classical beauty.

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Crane painted picture Art and life in 1907. Prevailing color of this fine art print is vivid and its shape is portrait. Original size is 149.9 x 88.9. This art piece is located in a private collection This image is printed on demand - you can choose material, size and finishing.

Walter Crane (1845-1915). English painter and illustrator, regarded as the most influential creator of the children books of his generation. He was influenced by Japanese paintings. In 1862, his exhibited his painting Lady Shallotte at the Royal Academy of Painting, but the Academy rather rejected his piece. His work includes sculpture, glass, ceramics and wallpaper. In his masterpieces, he applied the principles of clean and decorative design. Despite initial setbacks, he established himself as a painter, had several significant exhibitions and was a member of many professional organizations.