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The Family

4 parts 1 The artwork2 In context3 Artist and museum4 Look closely

Name Klasse Datum
john dickson batten, The Family (1886). Gemeinfreiheit.

Eckdaten

Künstler
john dickson batten wahooart.com/de/artists/john-dickson-batten/
Lebensdaten des Künstlers
1860 – 1932
Gemalt
1886

In context

The Family — john dickson batten

Entstehungsjahr

  1. 1860
  2. 1870
  3. 1880
  4. 1890
  5. 1900
  6. 1910
  7. 1920
  8. 1930

Schattiert: das Lebenswerk von john dickson batten (1860–1932) ▲ dieses Werk, 1886

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Farbpalette

Anhand des Bildes gemessen

    Hauptfarbe

    Clay #8e6447

    Gespeicherte Palette

    • #8E6447
    • #1B1317
    • #D4BA99
    • #482D23
    Palette
    Earthy Die dominierende Farbgruppe im Bild.
    Hauptfarbe
    Clay
    Intensität
    Monochromatic Wie gesättigt und vielfältig die Farben sind – von einem einzelnen, dezenten Farbton bis hin zu einer Vielzahl leuchtender Töne.
    Kontrast
    Gentle Wie stark sich die Farben in Helligkeit und Sättigung über das Bild hinweg unterscheiden.
    Harmonie
    Discordant Palette Wie gut die Farben zusammenwirken, von kontrastreich bis hin zu vollkommen harmonisch.
    Helligkeit
    Deep_shadow Wie hell oder dunkel das Bild insgesamt wirkt, von tiefen Schatten bis hin zu strahlenden Glanzpunkten.
    Sättigung
    Muted Wie rein und kräftig die Farben sind, von fast Grau bis hin zu voll lebendig.

    Künstler und Museen

    The Family — john dickson batten

    Künstler/in

    john dickson batten

    John Dickson Batten (1860–1932): A Pioneer of Egg Tempera and Enchanting Fairy Tale Illustrations

    John Dickson Batten, born in 1860, was a British artist who achieved considerable renown for his distinctive style of egg tempera painting and his captivating illustrations of fairy tales—particularly those inspired by Celtic folklore. He stands as a pivotal figure in the revival of this traditional medium during the Edwardian era, marking a significant moment in British art history.

    Batten’s artistic journey began with an early fascination for ornithology and animal flight studies, which profoundly influenced his approach to painting. This passion translated into meticulous observation and detailed rendering—characteristics that would become hallmarks of his oeuvre. He honed his skills through self-study and experimentation, eventually establishing himself as a respected artist in Birmingham alongside fellow tempera enthusiasts like Arthur Gaskin. Their collaborative efforts fostered a renewed appreciation for the technique’s luminosity and expressive potential.

    A defining achievement was undoubtedly Batten's monumental fresco depicting Atlanta and Milanion—a retelling of Celtic legend commissioned for Reading University—which exemplifies his mastery of egg tempera and showcases his ability to convey narrative depth with visual precision.

    Weitere Lesetipps

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    QR-Code mit Link zur Download-Seite für The Family

    wahooart.com/de/art/download/john-dickson-batten-the-family-ARD22T-en/

    Zitierweise für dieses Kunstwerk

    MLA
    batten, john dickson. The Family. 1886, https://wahooart.com/de/art/john-dickson-batten-the-family-ARD22T-en/
    APA
    batten, john dickson (1886). The Family [Painting]. https://wahooart.com/de/art/john-dickson-batten-the-family-ARD22T-en/
    Chicago
    john dickson batten. The Family. 1886. https://wahooart.com/de/art/john-dickson-batten-the-family-ARD22T-en/
    Harvard
    batten, john dickson (1886) The Family. Available at: https://wahooart.com/de/art/john-dickson-batten-the-family-ARD22T-en/

    Look closely

    The Family — john dickson batten

    Look closely

    Answer in your own words. There are no wrong answers here — only answers you can explain.

    1. What catches your eye first, and why?
    2. Which colours or shapes create the mood — and what is that mood?
    3. Look back at Pandora (1913), earlier in this guide. Name two things it shares with this work, and one that is different.
    4. john dickson batten was about 26 when this was made. What in it looks like the work of an artist at that stage?
    5. What might the artist have wanted you to feel?

    Your response

    Write a short paragraph about this artwork. Use the facts from the earlier parts of this guide, and your answers above.