Ideal Pastoral Life

Edward Calvert

Created:
Movement:
n.d.
Romanticism
key Notes:
Arcadian landscape, bucolic harmony
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Dimensions:
Image: 4.3 × 7.7 cm (1 3/4 × 3 1/16 in.); Sheet, trimmed within platemark: 6 × 10.1 cm (2 3/8 × 4 in.)
medium:
Woodcut on paper
Difficulty:
Expert
New game
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Edward Calvert's "Ideal Pastoral Life"

"Ideal Pastoral Life" by Edward Calvert is a woodcut on paper that exemplifies the artist's dedication to pastoral themes and idyllic rural scenes. Calvert, a member of the Ancients, a group of artists inspired by William Blake, often infused his works with a sense of spiritual and bucolic tranquility. This piece reflects his admiration for the simplicity and harmony of rural life, a recurring motif in his oeuvre. Although the exact date of creation is unknown, the work is indicative of the early 19th-century Romantic movement, which sought to idealize nature and the pastoral. Calvert's meticulous technique in woodcutting demonstrates his skill and contributes to the revival of this medium during his time. His contributions to art are significant in understanding the transition from Romanticism to more modern artistic expressions.

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Ideal Pastoral Life by Edward Calvert

The artwork "Ideal Pastoral Life" by Edward Calvert, created using woodcut on paper, exemplifies the Romantic style with its idyllic depiction of rural life. The piece reflects Calvert's interest in pastoral themes, characterized by harmonious landscapes and serene figures.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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Ideal Pastoral Life