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Roger Gressl is a contemporary Austrian painter. His overpaintings are well known. Gressl has been working as a freelance painter and graphic artist since 1987. His works have been shown in numerous solo exhibitions in Berlin, Krems, St. Pölten, Innsbruck, Vienna, Frankfurt, Heidelberg, Mannheim, Feldkirch, Bergamo, Wels and London. Since 1988 he has been regularly represented at international art fairs in Basel, Barcelona, Frankfurt, Florence, Ghent, Los Angeles and Nuremberg. Gressl's recognizability lies in the consistent use and treatment of his color combinations and the acrylic mixing technique used. The artist tries to achieve an effect through complementary colours, to form axes and knows how to create a closed, harmonious color composition based on aggressive colors using shades of gray and white.
Frederick Childe Hassam was an American Impressionist painter, celebrated for his urban and coastal scenes. Born on October 17, 1859, in Dorchester, Massachusetts, Hassam was a pivotal figure in introducing French Impressionism to the American art scene. His prolific output includes over 3,000 works ranging from oils and watercolors to etchings and lithographs.
Hassam's technique was characterized by the use of light and vibrant colors, often focusing on bustling cityscapes and tranquil New England coastlines. He spent significant periods in Europe, particularly Paris, where he absorbed elements of the avant-garde styles of the time. Despite this, he often emphasized a connection to English landscape traditions over French ones.
Some of his most acclaimed works capture the essence of places like the Isles of Shoals in Maine and East Hampton in Long Island, where he later made his summer home. These settings often featured in his paintings, reflecting the picturesque and serene landscapes that contrasted with his urban subjects.
Hassam's legacy includes his influence on American collectors and institutions, helping to cultivate a taste for Impressionism in the United States. His works are held in major museums, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art, ensuring his continued recognition as a key figure in American art history.
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