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Aert de Gelder was a Dutch painter. He was the only Dutch artist to paint in the tradition of Rembrandt's late style into the 18th century.
As author of biblical scenes and portraits his style was inspired by Rembrandt's, using his artistic ideas, well into the 18th century, without being influenced by contemporary new fashions. From the artistic point of view his work can not be considered as passive imitation of the master; indeed, it stands for inventiveness in the narrative, taste for the theatrical and a strong emotional charge of the characters. All these traits made him one of the most important interpreters of Dutch painting of the late seventeenth century.
Emanuel de Witte was a Dutch perspective painter. In contrast to Pieter Jansz Saenredam, who emphasized architectural accuracy, De Witte was more concerned with the atmosphere of his interiors. Though few in number, de Witte also produced genre paintings.
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François Joseph Bosio was a French Neoclassical sculptor.
François Joseph Bosio was a pupil of the sculptor Augustin Pajou. With the support of the latter he made a study trip to Italy, where he studied statues by antique masters. He was also court sculptor to Kings Louis XVIII and Charles X.
At that time, he was favored by the French monarchs: Napoleon I decorated him with the Legion of Honor, Louis XVIII awarded him with the royal order of Saint Michail, he became an Institute of France member (in 1816) and in 1822, was granted the title of royal sculptor.
He was the director of the Academy of Fine Arts in Paris. The influence of Antonio Canova is noticeable in his sculptures.
Floris Gerritsz van Schooten or Floris van Schooten was a Dutch painter who practised in a broad range of still life genres including breakfast pieces, fruit pieces, market scenes and large kitchen pieces.
Andreas Achenbach was a German landscape and seascape painter in the Romantic style. He is considered to be one of the founders of the Düsseldorf School.[citation needed] His brother, Oswald, was also a well known landscape painter. Together, based on their initials, they were known as the "Alpha and Omega" of landscape painters.
Ferdinand Knab was a German landscape painter, neo-romanticist and master of ruins.
Adolf Dressler, a German landscape painter, is considered the founder of Silesian landscape painting.
Adolf Dressler devoted his work mainly to the Silesian landscape. In 1879 he was appointed head of the landscape painting workshop in Breslau at the newly founded Museum of Fine Arts.
Carl Ludwig Christoph Douzette, known as Louis Douzette, was a German landscape painter.
Carl Ludwig Christoph Douzette, known as Louis Douzette, was a German landscape painter.
Cornelis Springer was a Dutch 19th-century cityscape painter.
He is known for watercolors, etchings, and drawings, especially of city views and town scenes that he sketched while traveling around the country.
Oswald Achenbach was a German painter associated with the Düsseldorf school of painting. Though little known today, during his lifetime he was counted among the most important landscape painters of Europe. Through his teaching activities, he influenced the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf. His brother, Andreas Achenbach, who was twelve years older, was also among the most important German landscape painters of the 19th century. The two brothers were humorously called "the A and O of Landscapes" (a reference to their initials matching a common German reference to the Alpha and Omega).
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Johann Wilhelm Preyer was a German painter of the second half of the 19th century. He is known as a painter, a representative of the Düsseldorf school of painting.
Preyer specialized in still lifes with flowers and fruit, which were notable for their detailed and meticulous elaboration. He is considered the preeminent painter of this genre of his era. His work is common in the United States, but there are also important pieces in the Berlin National Gallery and other German museums.
Preyer was one of the first representatives of the Düsseldorf School and was instrumental in founding the Düsseldorf Artists' Association.
Caspar Johann Nepomuk Scheuren is a German painter and illustrator.
After receiving an elementary art education from his painter father Egidius Scheuren, he studied landscape painting at the Düsseldorf Academy of Art, where he later became a professor.
Caspar Scheuren gradually developed an allegorical style of landscape painting, including motifs from stories and legends of the Rhine. He produced more than 300 oil paintings, 600 watercolors and 400 engravings.
Ludwig von Hofmann is a German painter, graphic artist and designer. The influence of Historicism, Art Nouveau, Symbolism and New Realism can be felt in the works of Ludwig von Hofmann at different periods of his art.
Ludwig von Hoffmann studied painting at the academies of fine arts in Dresden, Karlsruhe and Munich. Since 1898 he was a member of the cultural movement Berlin Secession.
After the National Socialists came to power in Germany, some of his works were classified as degenerate art, but most of them continued to be exhibited in museums in Germany.
Otto Altenkirch was a German impressionist painter and stage designer. He studied at the Berlin University of the Arts and the Dresden Academy of Fine Arts.
Otto Altenkirch was one of the founders of the Künstlervereinigung Dresden, one of the artists who worked at the Dresden Museum and the Opera House.
For two decades one of his favourite subjects was the linden alley in Rheinsberg. In 1941 and 1943 his works were exhibited in the Große Deutsche Kunstausstellung (exhibition of Nazi-approved art in Munich).
George Romney was an English portrait painter. He was the most fashionable artist of his day, painting many leading society figures – including his artistic muse, Emma Hamilton, mistress of Lord Nelson.
Paolo Anesi was an Italian painter of the 18th century, active mainly in painting capriccios and landscapes (vedute) in the style of Giovanni Paolo Pannini.
George Romney was an English portrait painter. He was the most fashionable artist of his day, painting many leading society figures – including his artistic muse, Emma Hamilton, mistress of Lord Nelson.
Claude Joseph Vernet was a French painter.
Vernet's work draws on natural themes, but in a way that is neither sentimental or emotive. The overall effect of his style is wholly decorative.
Paul Gauguin, a French artist born in Paris in 1848, is renowned for his significant contributions to Post-Impressionism, Primitivism, and Synthetism. Gauguin's art is distinguished by his experimental use of color and style, which set him apart from the traditional Impressionist movement.
Gauguin's early life was marked by a period in Peru, which influenced his artistic perspective. Initially, he pursued a career in stockbroking but soon turned to art, driven by financial necessity and a growing passion. His artistic journey began under the mentorship of Impressionist artist Camille Pissarro and through exposure to the works of other avant-garde artists.
The hallmark of Gauguin's work is his exploration of non-Western cultures, particularly during his time in Tahiti and the Marquesas Islands. This period saw the creation of some of his most famous works, including "Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going?" His paintings from this era, characterized by vivid colors and Symbolist themes, reflect a fusion of cultural influences and his quest for a "primitive" expression of spiritual and emotional states.
Despite his innovative style, Gauguin struggled with financial difficulties and health issues throughout his life. His work received little recognition during his lifetime, but posthumously, he gained acclaim for influencing modern artists like Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse.
Today, Gauguin's works are celebrated in galleries and museums worldwide for their unique blend of cultural influences and artistic innovation. His enduring legacy is a testament to his unique vision and the profound impact he had on the art world.
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Joseph Mallord William Turner, a seminal figure in British painting, was born in 1775 and left an indelible mark on the Romantic movement. Known for his expressive coloration, imaginative landscapes, and turbulent marine paintings, Turner's work transcends the traditional boundaries of art to capture the sublime force of nature. His career was distinguished by early talent, evidenced by his acceptance into the Royal Academy at the young age of 14, and a prolific output that included over 2,000 paintings and 19,000 drawings and sketches.
William Turner's unique approach to landscape painting, characterized by dramatic skies and atmospheric effects, set a new standard for capturing mood and emotion on canvas. His innovative use of light and color influenced countless artists, elevating landscape painting to rival the status of history painting. Turner's legacy is also marked by his eccentricity and reclusiveness, traits that only added to the mystique surrounding his artistic genius.
Among his most famous works are "The Fighting Temeraire," symbolizing the passing of the old world, and "Rain, Steam and Speed," capturing the Industrial Revolution's impact. These paintings not only showcase William Turner's technical skill but also his philosophical engagement with the changing world around him.
For collectors and experts in art and antiques, William Turner's works represent the pinnacle of Romantic art, offering insight into the 19th-century aesthetic and philosophical landscape. His influence on subsequent generations of artists underscores his position as a pivotal figure in the history of Western art.
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