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  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Museums on this site: Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
  • Art period: 19th Century
  • Born: 1850, United Kingdom

The Quiet Observation of Landscape

C J Smith lived during a time when the British landscape offered a steady subject for those who chose to look closely. Born in the United Kingdom in 1850, this painter focused on the physical reality of the land. There is a sense of stillness in the work, a way of capturing a specific moment in time through oil on canvas. The brushwork does not seek to shout, but rather to settle upon the scene as it appeared to the eye.

The work reflects a commitment to the specificities of place. In the piece A View on the Isle of Arran, created in 1882, the artist captures the character of the island. It is a study of light and terrain, rendered with a focus on how the elements interact with the coast. The scale of the work, measuring 61 cm in height and 91.5 cm in width, suggests an intimate encounter with the subject matter.

Technical Details and Collections

The practice of C J Smith involved a careful application of oil pigments to achieve a sense of depth and atmosphere. The following details characterize the known output of the artist's career:

A Legacy in Oil

The presence of Smith's work in the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki ensures that these views remain part of the visual record. The paintings offer a window into the mid-nineteenth-century approach to landscape painting. Through the use of oil, the artist managed to fix the light of the Isle of Arran for future viewing. It is a record of a place, captured with a steady hand and a quiet eye.

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Otázka 1:
In which country was C J Smith born?
Otázka 2:
In what year was the painting 'A View on the Isle of Arran' created?
Otázka 3:
What is the medium used in 'A View on the Isle of Arran'?
Otázka 4:
Which collection holds the work 'A View on the Isle of Arran'?
Otázka 5:
What was the occupation of C J Smith?