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DiaporamaTriptych: Allegory of Art Training, Willem Joseph Laquy, c. 1770
1770
80.0 x 36.0 cm
Willem Joseph Laquy (? – ?)
Abstract Expressionist Willem Joseph Laquy is celebrated for his dynamic color field paintings and contributions to post-war American art; discover the emotive power of his canvases today.
Triangle with an allegory on art education. On the middle panel a nursery; A woman breasts a child. She sat at a table, the crib and a basket for her on the floor. From the ceiling hangs a chandelier, on the wall the stuffed head of a deer. In the background, a dentist. The nursery symbolizes nature. The left side panel shows an evening school where the light of candles and lantern writing is taught. The school symbolizes education. On the right side panel, a scholar in his study cuts a pen at the light of the candle. The pencil cutter symbolizes exercise. (for the centre and left side panel see SK-A-2320-A/B)
About this artwork
- Title: Triptych: Allegory of Art Training, Willem Joseph Laquy, c. 1770
- Artist: Willem Joseph Laquy
- Year: 1770
- Original dimensions: 80.0 x 36.0 cm
- Format: Tall
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Color palette: Monochrome
- Color hue: Yellow-Green Range
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