Painting titled "La dernière levée" by Franz Defregger, Original Artwork, Oil

La dernière levée (1872) Painting by Franz Defregger

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Original Artwork

Original Artwork refers to any work that is considered authentic and not a copy or imitation of the original works of an artist. Original artwork can be any type of painting, sculpture, performance, or other media. There are many types of original media. Mixed media includes oil, acrylic, and watercolor paintings. For workshop paintings that bear evidence of master craftsmanship, this attribution must be further qualified. While they may be less valuable for different reasons, reproductions and copies have had a tremendous impact on our experience. They reach a greater audience than originals and act as a tonic against commodification. Original Artwork could also refer to the first work, which is always preceding all others. It could also refer to a prototype or a model from which other works can be made. Each work bears great similarities to the original.
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Categories Classicism Everyday Life

L'œuvre "La dernière levée" de Franz Defregger représente une scène vivante et émotionnellement chargée dans un village. Au centre, un groupe de jeunes hommes semble être en train de se préparer pour un départ, probablement pour le service militaire ou une expédition, vu les armes et l'attitude solennelle des personnages. Des hommes d'âge mûr, vêtus de costumes traditionnels, armés de fusils et équipés de sacs, sont au premier plan, faisant leurs adieux aux villageois. Le ton général de la peinture est sombre et mélancolique, souligné par les expressions sérieuses des personnages et la palette de couleurs tamisées. Autour d'eux, les villageois, y compris des femmes et des enfants, observent la scène avec diverses expressions de préoccupation, de tristesse et de soutien. Le décor représente une rue de village avec des bâtiments à colombages et des volets aux fenêtres, contribuant à l'atmosphère historique et locale de la scène.

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Franz Defregger

Austria

Franz Defregger (1835-1921) was an Austrian painter and sculptor, famous for his depictions of peasant life in Tyrol, as well as his historical scenes and portraits. Born on April 30, 1835 in Stronach, near Dölsach in East Tyrol, he grew up in a wealthy peasant family, which allowed him to obtain a good initial education. His interest in art began at an early age, but it was not until he had managed the family farm for several years that he decided to pursue an artistic career. p>

Defregger began his studies at the Munich Academy of Fine Arts in 1860, where he was influenced by the works of Carl Theodor von Piloty, a painter renowned for his dramatic historical scenes. Under the aegis of Piloty, Defregger developed his characteristic style, mixing realism and romantic idealization of rural life and Tyrolean traditions. His works earned him great popularity and numerous honors, including the Bavarian Order of Merit.

Among his most famous paintings is 'The Defense of the Bridge of St. . ability to capture the spirit and character of his compatriots. Defregger was also known for his portraits, in which he captured the features and emotions of his subjects with precision and sensitivity.

Throughout his life, Defregger remained deeply attached to his Tyrolean native land. , whose people, customs and landscapes he was able to magnificently represent. After a successful career, he died on January 2, 1921 in Munich. Today, his legacy is preserved in numerous museums and private collections, where his works continue to bear witness to his talent and passion for Tyrol.