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The Brook
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Calvert was so influenced by William Blake's wood engravings that <em>The Sheep of His Pasture</em> is directly based on an illustration for <em>The Pastorals of Virgil</em>. Calvert, however, even more than Blake, exploited the ability of wood engraving to achieve the most delicate detail, so astonishing in these miniatures. Calvert's subject matter originated from a vision of the golden age of pastoral innocence and abundance that has both Christian and classical overtones. The women in <em>The Brook</em> resemble figures carved on antique gems, and the tree stumps symbolize the transitory nature of life.
| Artist / Maker | Edward Calvert |
|---|---|
| Date | 1829 |
| Culture / Origin | England, 19th century |
| Medium | wood engraving |
| Department | Prints |
| Type |
About the Artist
BiographyEdward Calvert (1799–1883) — British artist (1799-1883).Edward Calvert worked as painter, printmaker, draftsperson and lithographer and is associated with Kingdom of Great Britain and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Their documented life spans the years 1799 to 1883, born in Appledore, died in London.Disciplinespainter, printmaker, draftsperson, lithographerBorn1799, AppledoreDied1883, LondonNationalityKingdom of Great Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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