Alfred Reth (Austrian, 1884-1966)

 
Abstract Composition (1939)
oil and mixed technique on board

Alfred Reth was an Austrian painter and graphic artist who was born in 1884 and died in 1966. He was known for his portraits and landscapes, as well as his etchings and lithographs. Reth studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna and was a member of the Hagenbund, a group of artists who were associated with the city's avant-garde movement. Reth's work was exhibited in numerous galleries and museums throughout Europe, and he was also a professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna.

Figure Works

 





Figure Works. Pastel. 2017-2018

credits: www.caseyklahn.com

Casey Klahn is an American painter who is known for his landscape and still life paintings. He is a self-taught artist who has been painting professionally since the 1980s. Klahn's work has been exhibited in galleries and museums throughout the United States, and he has received numerous awards and accolades for his art. In addition to his work as a painter, Klahn is also a teacher and has published several books on painting techniques. He is based in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.

Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Claude Gaveau (France b. 1940)

 
Seated Nude, Arches vellum ragpaper 65 x 50 cm


Nostalgie

Claude Gaveau is a French painter who was born in 1940. He is known for his abstract paintings, which often feature bold, geometric forms and vibrant color palettes. Gaveau has exhibited his work in galleries and museums throughout France and Europe, and his paintings are held in private and public collections around the world. In addition to his work as a painter, Gaveau has also been involved in the art world as a teacher, curator, and writer.

E. Charlton Fortune

 

Summer (1914)

E. Charlton Fortune was an American painter who was active in the early 20th century. She was born in 1885 in Oakland, California, and studied art at the California School of Fine Arts (now the San Francisco Art Institute). Fortune was known for her landscapes, still lifes, and portraits, which were characterized by her use of bright, bold colors and her expressive brushwork.

Fortune was a member of the California Art Club and the National Association of Women Artists, and her work was exhibited widely in the United States. She was recognized for her contributions to the art world with a number of awards and honors, and her work can be found in many public and private collections. Fortune died in 1969 at the age of 84.

Monday, November 28, 2022

George Spencer Watson

 

Woman in a Camisole, 1932

Nude

George Spencer Watson R.O.I., R.P., A.R.A., R.A. (8 March 1869, in London – 11 April 1934, in London) was an English portrait artist of the late romantic school who sometimes worked in the style of the Italian Renaissance.

Sunday, November 27, 2022

Jan Toorop (Netherlands, 1858-1928)

Girl resting against a haystack (1904)
oil on canvas 28.6 x 37.8 cm

Jan Toorop was a Dutch painter, illustrator, and graphic artist who was born in 1858 and died in 1928. He was a leading figure in the modern art movements in the Netherlands and played a key role in the development of Art Nouveau in the country. Toorop studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in The Hague and later traveled to Paris, where he was exposed to the work of the French Impressionists and the Symbolist movement. He was known for his paintings, prints, and illustrations, which often featured symbolic and allegorical elements. Toorop's work was exhibited widely in Europe and the United States, and it is held in private and public collections around the world.

Cyprien Eugène Boulet (French, 1877-1927)

 

Cyprien Eugène Boulet was a French painter and illustrator who was born in 1877 and died in 1927. He was known for his genre scenes and landscapes, as well as his illustrations for books and magazines. Boulet studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris and was a member of the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts. He exhibited his work at galleries and museums throughout France, and his paintings can be found in private and public collections around the world. In addition to his work as an artist, Boulet also taught at the École des Beaux-Arts and was involved in the art world as a critic and curator.

Werner Hartmann (Swiss, 1903-1981)

 
Quai in Lucerne, 1940-45
oil on canvas, 81 x 100 cm

Werner Hartmann was a Swiss painter and graphic artist who was born in 1903 and died in 1981. He was known for his landscapes, still lifes, and portrait paintings, as well as his etchings and lithographs. Hartmann studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich and was a member of the Swiss Society of Graphic Artists. He exhibited his work widely in Europe and the United States, and his paintings can be found in private and public collections around the world. In addition to his work as an artist, Hartmann also taught at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich and was involved in the art world as a critic and curator.

Saturday, November 26, 2022

Jeremy Lipking (American, b. 1975)

 

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Reclining Nude

Nude recline

Bedside (detail)


Jeremy Lipking is an American painter who was born in 1975. He is known for his traditional, representational style of painting, which is influenced by the works of the Old Masters. Lipking is particularly interested in the human figure and often paints portraits and figurative scenes. He is known for his attention to detail and his ability to capture the subtle nuances of light and shadow in his work.

Lipking has exhibited his work widely in the United States and internationally, and his work can be found in many public and private collections. He has received a number of awards and accolades for his work, and is considered one of the leading figures in the contemporary realist movement.

Paul Hugo ten Hoopen (Dutch, born 1927)

 
View of the harbor, Nice, 2002
Oil paint on canvas, 60 x 50 cm

Paul Hugo ten Hoopen was a Dutch painter and graphic artist who was born in 1927. He was known for his abstract and expressive paintings, as well as his lithographs and etchings. Ten Hoopen studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in The Hague and was a member of the Pulchri Studio, a group of artists who were associated with the city's avant-garde movement. He exhibited his work widely in Europe and the United States, and his paintings can be found in private and public collections around the world. In addition to his work as an artist, ten Hoopen was also involved in the art world as a teacher, critic, and curator.

Jeff Kowalski

Ebenecook Evening Light, 2022
Acrylic on canvas

Friday, November 25, 2022

William Merritt Chase

 

End of the season Sun (1884)


At the Window, ca. 1889


October (1893)

Wind Swept Sands, Shinnecock, Long Island (1894)


Florence (1907)

Back of a Nude

William Merritt Chase (November 1, 1849 – October 25, 1916) was an American painter, known as an exponent of Impressionism and as a teacher. He is also responsible for establishing the Chase School, which later would become Parsons School of Design.

a Finnish painter: Unto Koistinen

 
By i Kuusamo (1957)

Unto Koistinen was a Finnish painter who was known for his landscape and still life paintings. He was born in 1912 and studied at the Finnish Academy of Fine Arts in Helsinki. Koistinen was a member of the Finnish Painters' Union and exhibited his work widely in Finland and abroad. His paintings can be found in private and public collections around the world. In addition to his work as a painter, Koistinen was also involved in the art world as a teacher, critic, and curator.

Thursday, November 24, 2022

an American Impressionist: Alson S. Clark (1876 - 1949)

 

Winter Industrial Landscape on the Chicago River, 1906. 
OIl on Canvas, 26 x 32 in.

Hillside, Giverny, 1911

Alson S. Clark (1876 - 1949) was an American Impressionist painter best remembered for his impressionist landscapes. Born in Chicago, Illinois, his art education included training at the Art Institute of Chicago, the Art Students League of New York, and in the atelier of William Merritt Chase. He spent much of his early career working in Paris, France. He served in the US Army as an aerial photographer during World War I. In 1920 he and his wife relocated to Pasadena, California. He taught fine art at Occidental College, and was director of the Stickney Memorial School of Art in Pasadena.
His memberships in arts organizations included the Pasadena Society of Artists and the California Art Club. His work was included in the Tonal Impressionism exhibition curated by Harry Muir Kurtzworth in 1937, along with the works of Frank Tenney Johnson, Frank Tolles Chamberlain and Theodore Lukits which was held in the Los Angeles Art Association Gallery at the Los Angeles Public Library.

Tove Jansson (Finnish, 1914-2001)

 
View from a Balcony (1961)
oil on canvas 92 x 73 cm

Tove Jansson was a Finnish artist, writer, and illustrator who was born in 1914 and died in 2001. She is best known for creating the Moomin series of children's books, which have been translated into over 50 languages and have become popular around the world. Jansson was also a painter and graphic artist, and her work has been exhibited in galleries and museums in Finland and abroad. In addition to her work as an artist and writer, Jansson was also involved in the art world as a teacher and critic. She is considered one of the most important figures in Finnish literature and art, and her work has had a significant impact on children's literature and culture.

Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Jacoba van Heemskerck (Dutch, 1876-1923)

 
Two Trees, 1910
oil on canvas, 88 x 70 cm

Jkvr. Jacoba Berendina van Heemskerck van Beest (1876-1923) was a Dutch painter, stained glass designer and graphic artist who worked in several modern genres. She specialized in landscapes and still-lifes.

French pointillism: Achille Laugé (1861-1944)

 
Vue de Collioure, 1932 
Oil on canvas, 50 x 72,7 cm

Achille Laugé was a French painter who was active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is known for his association with the Pointillist movement, which was a style of painting that emerged in the 1880s and was characterized by the use of small, distinct dots of color applied in patterns to create the impression of a larger image. Laugé was a member of the Société des Artistes Indépendants, a group of French artists who were associated with the Pointillist movement. Some of his notable works include "The Garden of Earthly Delights," "The Red House," and "The Blue House."

Francisco Soria Aedo - Pepita

 
Pepita (1929)

Francisco Soria Aedo (1898–1965) was a Spanish figurative painter who started art in Granada at the hands of his teacher López Mezquita. He was awarded important prizes, such as the second medal at the National Exhibition of 1924 for his work Arabian types and the first at the International Exhibition of Barcelona in 1929 for his oil painting Christmas Eve in the village. He was a professor of color at the Superior School of Fine Arts of San Fernando in Madrid.

His work, which is represented in the Museum of Fine Arts of Seville and the Museum of Fine Arts of Granada, pays special attention to the representation of ordinary people from Andalusia, Castille and Morocco, focusing on rich colour and dynamic lighting. Aedo also painted scenes of classical mythology, such as of satyrs and nymphs. He is famous for his skill in depicting facial expressions, particularly broad smiles - an uncommon depiction in classical and realist art

Jean Dubuffet (1901-1985)

 
A Widow (1943), oil on canvas 91.4 x 73 cm


Jean Dubuffet was a French painter, sculptor, and artist who was active in the 20th century. He is known for his association with the Art Brut movement, which sought to promote the work of self-taught or outsider artists. Dubuffet's work was characterized by a rough, gestural style and a focus on primal, primal emotions and experiences. He often used unconventional materials such as tar, sand, and cement in his art, and was interested in depicting the human form in a raw, primitive manner. Some of Dubuffet's notable works include "Portrait of Charles de Gaulle," "The Group of Four Trees," and "L'Hourloupe."

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Alfred Henry Maurer (USA, 1868 –1932)

 
Rockaway Beach with Pier 1901
Hills (c. 1908) 
oil on wood panel


Landscape, 1916-1918

Two Heads, 1929


Paris, Nocturne

Alfred Henry Maurer (April 21, 1868 – August 4, 1932) was an American modernist painter. 

He exhibited his work in avant-garde circles internationally and in New York City during the early twentieth century.  Highly respected today, his work met with little critical or commercial success in his lifetime, and he died, a suicide, at the age of sixty-four.

Daniel O'Neill (1920-1974)

 
Landscape West of Ireland
oil on board 12 x 23 cm

Irma Stern (South Africa, 1894-1966)

 
Street Scene, Madeira (1931)
gouache on paper 48 x 37.5 cm

Magnolias (1946)
oil on linen 85 x 85 cm

Irma Stern (1894-1966) was a South African painter and one of the leading figures of the Cape Town art scene in the 20th century. She was born in Switzerland and moved to South Africa with her family when she was six years old. Stern was known for her vibrant, colorful paintings, which often depicted African subjects and landscapes. She traveled extensively throughout Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, and her work was influenced by the various cultures and traditions she encountered on her journeys. Stern was also a collector of African art, and her home in Cape Town was filled with a wide range of objects and artifacts from around the continent. She had numerous solo exhibitions during her career and her work has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world.



Gerrit Albertus Beneker (American, 1882 – 1934)

Under a Wharf (1914)

Gerrit Albertus Beneker (January 26, 1882 – October 23, 1934) was an American painter and illustrator best known for his paintings of industrial scenes and for his poster work in World War I.

Monday, November 21, 2022

An American Impressionist: Edward Willis Redfield (USA, 1869-1965)

 
Brooklyn Bridge at Night (1909)
oil on canvas 36 x 50 in.

Edward Willis Redfield (1869-1965) was an American landscape painter known for his Impressionist style and his paintings of the Pennsylvania countryside. He was born in Stockton, New Jersey and grew up on a farm, which influenced his love of nature and the rural landscape. Redfield studied art at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and later traveled to Europe to continue his studies. He returned to the United States and settled in New Hope, Pennsylvania, where he became a member of the New Hope School of landscape painters. Redfield was known for his bright, vibrant paintings of the Pennsylvania countryside, particularly the Delaware River Valley, and he became one of the leading figures of the American Impressionist movement. His work is held in numerous public and private collections and has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world.

British Abstract Expressionism: Donald Hamilton Fraser (1929-2009)

 
Street Shadows in Carmona
oil on canvas 34.5 cm x 44.5 cm

Donald Hamilton Fraser (1929-2009) was a British painter known for his abstract landscape paintings and his involvement in the British Abstract Expressionist movement of the 1950s and 1960s. 
Fraser was born in Glasgow, Scotland and studied at the Glasgow School of Art and the Royal College of Art in London. He began his career as a figurative painter, but later turned to abstraction, focusing on the landscape as a source of inspiration. Fraser was known for his bold, gestural brushstrokes and his use of vibrant colors, which conveyed the energy and movement of the natural world. 
He had numerous solo exhibitions during his career and his work is held in public and private collections around the world, including the Tate Gallery in London and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

Edward Seago (UK, 1910-1974)

 
Morning Sunlight, Ponza, Italy 
oil on board 50.8 x 66.04 cm

Edward Seago (1910-1974) was a British painter known for his landscape and marine paintings. He was born in Norwich, England and studied at the Norwich School of Art and the Royal Academy of Arts in London. Seago traveled extensively throughout his career, visiting many different countries and painting the landscapes and seascapes he encountered along the way. He was known for his attention to detail and his ability to capture the mood and atmosphere of his subjects. 
Seago was a member of the Royal Society of British Artists and had numerous solo exhibitions during his career. His work is held in public and private collections around the world, including the Tate Gallery in London and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

Rose Hilton (UK, 1931-2019)

 
 Her window at Botallack Moor
pastel on paper 36 x 42 cm

Coast - True to Form
pastel on paper 16 x 21.5 cm


The Window
Oil on canvas, 51 x 40.5 cm

Rose Hilton (1931-2019) was a British painter known for her expressive, figurative works. She was born in London and studied at the Bath Academy of Art and the Royal College of Art in London. Hilton began her career as a portrait painter, but later turned to more expressive, abstracted forms of figural representation. She was known for her bold, colorful paintings, which often featured distorted or exaggerated figures and were inspired by her own experiences and emotions. Hilton had numerous solo exhibitions during her career and her work is held in public and private collections around the world, including the Tate Gallery in London and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.