Although the term didn’t come into use until 1791, panoramic landscapes started earlier, and largely stopped by the end of the 19th century.
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From herons flying above the fields and rivers, to the bustling streets of Paris and New York. Then taking to the air among the clouds of war.
Long before any person took to the air, artists were already imagining World Views of major land battles and the countryside around them.
A World View with a high aspect ratio, they came to dominate in the latter half of the 19th century, some being major commercial attractions. Now ubiquitous.
From an elevated viewpoint, finely detailed, great depth, figures and buildings tiny in the immensity of the view, far distant horizon – it’s a World View.
In this period, he painted some of the most sublime Impressionist landscapes, their mood and tone set by the sky.
His first five years of 19 at or near Moret-sur-Loing. Sisley always painted the sky first, as it set the scene and mood of the painting.
He reached his mature style, and continued to experiment with staffage, motifs, and style. Includes two of his finest works.
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After his greatest human panorama showing Paddington railway station, he painted two moralising series, similar to those of Hogarth.
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