In America, geographic isolation and growing freedom led to the craft of oil painting being smothered by artistic intent. Here are some results.
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His studio was a recurrent motif which tells us much about his promotional activity, and his extended persona.
Delacroix’s famous painting of Marianne, personification of the French nation, does not stand alone. Here is a small collection.
A precocious painter who became more famous in Britain than in her native France, she liked painting powerful animals like oxen and lions.
Oil sketches and studies became accepted as works of art. But not all Impressionist paintings have survived as well as they should.
For 15 years, his delicate nudes seen in dappled light were popular throughout Europe. They shocked the folk back in the US, though.
Known for his Impressionist landscapes and portraits, he also painted a couple of history paintings – under duress.
Turner’s innovation was driven by his desire to explore colour contrasts and texture. But it led him to lapses in technique which have damaged his paintings.
His meticulous paintings of farm animals transformed landscape practice, and created a new sub-genre.
It wasn’t until later in his career that he discovered his formula for success: putting farm animals into his landscapes.
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