Oil sketches and studies became accepted as works of art. But not all Impressionist paintings have survived as well as they should.
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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.
First shown at the Royal Academy when only 10, this true genius had a colourful but tragically short life.
Putting oil paint into bladders allowed painters to take it out for use outdoors. But adding some media caused paintings to age badly and fall apart.
An American Master in his own right, his paintings were on a par with those of Chase, and he was a successful teacher too.
One of the most influential painters of the early 20th century, he founded the Ashcan School, and was a major landscape painter of the time.
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