Saturday, May 5, 2012
Friday, April 27, 2012
Monday, April 23, 2012
Edgar Maxence
Edgar Maxence (1871-1954) was an academically trained French painter best known for his symbolist depictions of scenes from religious life and ancient myths; however, in later life he produced florals influenced by Impressionism. They were discovered hidden away in his studio after his death.
Friday, April 20, 2012
Victoria Fantin-Latour
Basket of roses and pansies
Panier of zinnias
Nee Dubourg, Victoria was the wife of Henri Fantin-Latour.
Both artists used neutral unfinished backgrounds to set off the colours of their still life subjects.
Friday, April 13, 2012
Abbott H Thayer
The waterlilies painting is bordering on landscape painting, but it's still, sort of, a still life.
Abbott Handerson Thayer (August 12, 1849 – May 29, 1921) was an American artist, naturalist and teacher.
Monday, April 9, 2012
Monday, April 2, 2012
Arnoldus Bloemers
(Dutch, 1786-1844)
Lilacs, Peonies, Tulips, Roses, Irises and other Flowers with Fruit and a Bird's Nest on a Marble Ledge.
32½ x 28¾ in. (82.5 x 73 cm.)
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Frederick Judd Waugh
Still Life Peonies 26.5 x 37 inches
The American painter, Frederick Judd Waugh (1861-1940), was best known for his seascapes. He had an impeccable sense of composition.
The American painter, Frederick Judd Waugh (1861-1940), was best known for his seascapes. He had an impeccable sense of composition.
Friday, March 2, 2012
Hermitage Museum
Works from the Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg:
Fantin-Latour
Jean Francois van Dael, details
Van Huysum
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