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Symbolist pastel paintings of Alphonse Osbert and Edmond Aman-Jean

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Despite its popularity at the time, few Symbolist pastel paintings are now accessible. Here are six from these two artists, including this fascinating print.

July 22, 2022 General, Life, Painting

In memoriam Fernand Khnopff

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A major Symbolist painter whose enigmatic paintings became popular in the salons of Les XX at the end of the 19th century.

November 16, 2021 General, Life, Painting

In memoriam Eugen Bracht 2

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A foray into painting industrial landscapes in Impressionist style, and some of the highest peaks in Europe. Most memorable for his apocalyptic vision of the end of humankind.

November 15, 2021 General, Life, Painting

In memoriam Eugen Bracht 1

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Landscapes which are quietly unusual, and one of the Symbolist masterworks of the 19th century, after which he turned Impressionist.

November 8, 2021 General, Life, Painting

Reject: Ferdinand Hodler’s Night

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Three times Hodler was the centre of controversy: ‘The Night’ was rejected then removed from display; two large and wonderful murals were also savaged by the critics and the emperor.

August 26, 2021 General, Life, Painting

Painting Within Tent: Nicholas Roerich in the Himalaya

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During his five-year expedition to the Himalaya, Karakoram and Altai Mountains, they were presumed lost for a year, during which 5 of his team died.

April 8, 2021 General, Life, Painting

Swirling Strokes of Gaetano Previati (Symbolist painting)

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Recognised as the first Italian Symbolist, he was introduced to Divisionism by a patron and art critic. Magnificent paintings.

September 4, 2020 General, Life, Painting

Henri Martin: the Divisionist Symbolist 3

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At the start of the 20th century, he painted huge canvases for major public buildings, including a series for Toulouse’s palatial capitol.

June 27, 2020 General, Life, Painting

Henri Martin: the Divisionist Symbolist 2

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The last years of the nineteenth century were highly productive, with landscapes and Symbolist works too.

June 26, 2020 General, Life, Painting

Henri Martin: the Divisionist Symbolist 1

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Painting Symbolist works in Divisionist style, he’s normally excluded from both movements, despite his success at the time.

June 25, 2020 General, Life, Painting

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