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charles seliger, Celestial (1956). Reproduceret til referenceformål; alle rettigheder er forbeholdt rettighedshaveren.

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Kunstner: charles seliger wikioo.org/da/artists/charles-seliger/
Kunstnerens levetid: 1926 – 2009
Malet: 1956
Oprindelig størrelse: 38 x 56 cm

Ophavsret Dette værk er stadig beskyttet af ophavsret. charles seliger døde i 2009; ophavsretten varer 70 år efter kunstnerens død, og er derfor gældende indtil 2079. Billedet vises her som undervisningsmateriale; rettighederne tilhører rettighedshaveren.

Celestial — charles seliger

Hvor stor er den?

Originalen måler 38 × 56 cm (højde × bredde), vist her ved siden af en voksen person af gennemsnitlig højde.

Hvornår er dette malet?

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Skyggelagt: charles seliger' livstid (1926–2009) ▲ dette værk, 1956

Sammenlignelige værker

Til I am nothing but a Spirit, and lose this form of clay, from Illustrations to the songs from William Blake's Island in the Moon, 1945 wikioo.org/da/art/charles-seliger-til-i-am-nothing-but-a-spirit-and-lose-this-form-AQTGRJ-en/
Dr. South, Locke, Sherlock, Sir Isaac Newton and Thomas Sutton , from Illustrations to the songs from William Blake's Island in the Moon, 1945 wikioo.org/da/art/charles-seliger-dr-south-locke-sherlock-sir-isaac-newton-and-t-AQTGRC-en/
The Mayor, from Illustrations to the songs from William Blake's Island in the Moon, 1945 wikioo.org/da/art/charles-seliger-the-mayor-from-illustrations-to-the-songs-from-wi-AQTGS4-en/

Vælg et af de ovenstående værker: nævn to ting, det har til fælles med dette, og én ting, der er forskellig.

Flere værker, der kan placeres ved siden af dette: wikioo.org/da/art/similar/charles-seliger-celestial-AQTGS2-en/

Farver

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Hovedfarve

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Gemt palet

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Farvepalette: Monochrome Den dominerende farvefamilie i billedet.
Primær farve: White
Intensitet: Balanced Hvor mættede og varierede farverne er, fra en enkelt dæmpet nuance til mange klare nuancer.
Kontrast: Serene Hvor meget farverne varierer i lysstyrke og mætning på tværs af billedet.
Harmoni: Unified Palette Hvor godt farverne spiller sammen, fra modstridende til fuldstændig harmoniske.
Lysstyrke: Brilliant Hvor lyst eller mørkt billedet fremstår samlet set, fra dybe skygger til lyse højlys.
Mætning: Muted Hvor rene og stærke farverne er, fra næsten grå til fuldt livlige.

Celestial — charles seliger

The Celestial painting by Charles Seliger is a remarkable piece of art that showcases the artist's unique style and technique. Created in 1956, this pen on paper artwork measures 38 x 56 cm and is currently housed at the Smithsonian American Art Museum in the United States.

Composition and Style

The composition of Celestial features a variety of celestial objects, including stars, planets, and moons. The artist's use of shading and contrast creates depth and interest in this captivating piece of art. The overall effect is a dynamic and intricate representation of the night sky, with at least 13 visible stars scattered throughout the painting. Key Features of the painting include:

The presence of three planets, each located in a different area of the composition

A moon situated on the right side of the image, slightly above the middle

The use of pen on paper to create a unique and expressive texture

Artist Background

Charles Seliger was an American abstract expressionist painter born in Manhattan in 1926. He began his career in 1945 and was one of the youngest artists to exhibit at The Art of This Century gallery. Seliger's work is represented in numerous museum collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Whitney Museum of American Art. Notable Works by Charles Seliger include:

Celestial

Awakening

For more information on Charles Seliger and his work, visit Wikipedia or explore the collection of handmade oil painting reproductions at AllPaintingsStore.com.

The Celestial painting is a testament to Charles Seliger's unique style and contribution to the abstract expressionist movement. Its intricate composition and expressive texture make it a captivating piece of art that continues to inspire and delight audiences today.

Kunstner

charles seliger

early life and career

charles seliger, a prominent american abstract expressionist painter, was born on june 3, 1926, in manhattan. his artistic journey began at the young age of 19 when he was included in howard putzel’s groundbreaking exhibition a problem for critics at the 67 gallery, located at 67 e.57th street in manhattan, in 1945.

rise to prominence

seliger's work caught the attention of peggy guggenheim, who featured him in her gallery, the art of this century, in 1945. this was a pivotal moment for seliger, marking his entry into the avant-garde circle through his friendship with jimmy ernst, son of max ernst. by 20, seliger's painting natural history: form within rock (1946) was acquired by the museum of modern art for its permanent collection.

notable achievements and exhibitions

inclusion in a problem for critics at 67 gallery (1945)

first solo show at the art of this century gallery (1945)

acquisition by the museum of modern art (1946)

association with the willard gallery (1950)

key points in seliger's career:

view charles seliger’s artworks on AllPaintingsStore.com

read more about charles seliger on wikipedia

explore the museum of modern art's collection, featuring works by seliger and other abstract expressionists

legacy in abstract expressionism

charles seliger's legacy as a pioneering abstract expressionist painter is undeniable, marked by his early and continued involvement in the movement. his small yet impactful paintings have left an indelible mark on the art world, solidifying his place alongside other greats of the new york school. discover more about charles seliger’s life and work on AllPaintingsStore.com

Her kan du læse mere

Kunstneren charles seliger wikioo.org/da/artists/charles-seliger/
Lignende værker Flere værker til sammenligning wikioo.org/da/art/similar/charles-seliger-celestial-AQTGS2-en/

Findes online

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Kildehenvisning til dette kunstværk

MLA: seliger, charles. Celestial. 1956, https://wikioo.org/da/art/charles-seliger-celestial-AQTGS2-en/
APA: seliger, charles (1956). Celestial [Painting]. https://wikioo.org/da/art/charles-seliger-celestial-AQTGS2-en/
Chicago: charles seliger. Celestial. 1956. https://wikioo.org/da/art/charles-seliger-celestial-AQTGS2-en/
Harvard: seliger, charles (1956) Celestial. Available at: https://wikioo.org/da/art/charles-seliger-celestial-AQTGS2-en/

Celestial — charles seliger

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