Gids voor studentenkunst — A Coastal Scene

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

Naam Klas Datum

John Fraser, A Coastal Scene. Publiek domein

De feiten

Kunstenaar: John Fraser artsdot.com/nl/artists/john-fraser/
Geboortedatum en -overlijden kunstenaar: 1838 – 1898
Afmetingen origineel werk: 26 x 36 cm

Copyright Dit werk bevindt zich in het publiek domein. John Fraser overleed in 1898; het auteursrecht blijft 70 jaar na de dood van de kunstenaar van kracht, waardoor dit in 1968 is verlopen.

A Coastal Scene — John Fraser

How big is it?

The original measures 26 × 36 cm (height × width), drawn here beside an adult of average height.

Wanneer zou dit geschilderd kunnen zijn?

1830
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1890

Shaded: het leven van John Fraser (1838–1898)

Voor deze opname is geen exacte datum bekend — uitgaande van de levensloop van de artiest en de stijl van het werk, in welk decennium zou u dit plaatsen?

Vergelijkbare werken

'Defender' in the Atlantic, 1910 artsdot.com/nl/art/john-fraser-defender-in-the-atlantic-AQSA2V-en/
A Zeppelin Raid, 8 October 1915, 1918 artsdot.com/nl/art/john-fraser-a-zeppelin-raid-8-october-1915-AQSA2X-en/
Kwadrat binnen Kwadrat II, 2002 artsdot.com/nl/art/john-fraser-kwadrat-binnen-kwadrat-ii-D739X2-nl/

Kies een van de bovenstaande werken: noem twee overeenkomsten met dit werk en één verschil.

Meer werken om naast dit werk te plaatsen: artsdot.com/nl/art/similar/john-fraser-a-coastal-scene-AQSA65-en/

Kleurenpalet

Gemeten op basis van de afbeelding

Hoofdkleur

Rosy Brown #b6a993

Gecatalogiseerd palet

#B6A993
#626058
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#A29983

Palet: Neutrals De dominante kleurfamilie in de afbeelding.
Naam hoofdkleur: Rosy Brown
Intensiteit: Balanced De mate van verzadiging en variatie in de kleuren, variërend van een enkele ingetogen tint tot vele heldere kleuren.
Contrast: Serene De mate waarin de kleuren in helderheid en verzadiging variëren over het gehele kunstwerk.
Harmonie: Strong Color Unity De mate waarin de kleuren samensmelten, van contrasterend tot volledig harmonieus.
Helderheid: Brilliant Hoe licht of donker het beeld in zijn geheel oogt, van diepe schaduw tot helder hoogtepunt.
Verzadiging: Subtle Color Hoe puur en krachtig de kleuren zijn, van bijna grijs tot volledig levendig.

A Coastal Scene — John Fraser

Kunstenaar

John Fraser

John Arthur Fraser: Pioneer of Canadian Landscape Painting

John Arthur Fraser (1838 – 1898) stands as a pivotal figure in the history of Canadian art, recognized primarily for his breathtaking watercolor landscapes that captured the grandeur and beauty of Canada and the United States during the late Victorian era. More than just an artist, he was a multifaceted individual—a photographer, teacher, and entrepreneur whose contributions extended beyond mere visual artistry. His legacy continues to inspire admiration for his meticulous observation and masterful technique.

Early Life & Influences

Born in London on January 9th, 1838, Fraser’s upbringing instilled in him a deep appreciation for both art and science. His father, John Fraser of Portsoy, Scotland, was a tailor and an ardent supporter of the Chartist movement—a social reform movement advocating for universal suffrage—reflecting a progressive spirit that would permeate his artistic endeavors. Fraser's maternal grandparents had emigrated to Stanstead in Lower Canada (Quebec) as pioneers in 1831, exposing him to the burgeoning landscape traditions of North America and fostering an early fascination with capturing natural vistas.

Lees meer op

De kunstenaar John Fraser artsdot.com/nl/artists/john-fraser/
Vergelijkbare werken Meer werken om te vergelijken artsdot.com/nl/art/similar/john-fraser-a-coastal-scene-AQSA65-en/

Online beschikbaar

QR-code die linkt naar de downloadpagina van A Coastal Scene

artsdot.com/nl/art/download/john-fraser-a-coastal-scene-AQSA65-en/

Bronvermelding voor dit kunstwerk

MLA: Fraser, John. A Coastal Scene. n.d., https://artsdot.com/nl/art/john-fraser-a-coastal-scene-AQSA65-en/
APA: Fraser, John (n.d.). A Coastal Scene [Painting]. https://artsdot.com/nl/art/john-fraser-a-coastal-scene-AQSA65-en/
Chicago: John Fraser. A Coastal Scene. n.d. https://artsdot.com/nl/art/john-fraser-a-coastal-scene-AQSA65-en/
Harvard: Fraser, John (n.d.) A Coastal Scene. Available at: https://artsdot.com/nl/art/john-fraser-a-coastal-scene-AQSA65-en/

A Coastal Scene — John Fraser

Look closely

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

What catches your eye first, and why?
Which colours or shapes create the mood — and what is that mood?
Look back at 'Defender' in the Atlantic (1910), earlier in this guide. Name two things it shares with this work, and one that is different.
What might the artist have wanted you to feel?
If you could ask the artist one question about this work, what would it be?

Your response

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