The pursuit of truth was not easy, and posed its own problems, which altered the look of paintings.
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What was Pre-Raphaelite landscape painting? A throwback to Masaccio, beyond Turner, or Ruskinism?
Specialising in Dutch domestic scenes in the 17th century, she explored reflections, and was assiduous in authenticity of details.
Where to see many of his paintings: an exhibition running now.
What does a painter do when the person who commissioned their portrait won’t pay, and demands the painting be withdrawn from show?
A precocious painter of detail, her style appears to have undergone radical change by about 1900.
Known now from a single painting, she had a long, prolific, and successful career.
After a brush with almost Impressionist landscapes, did he settle down and paint Rome and Greece purely for the sake of art?
After his reputation was shredded by Roger Fry, Alma-Tadema was almost forgotten. Why should his work now be revived?
He said he’d rather go to Europe than go to Heaven. Let’s hope that he managed both. Paintings and articles about him listed.
