Portrét Jacob Epstein

7 nejslavnějších obrazů autora Jacob Epstein, výběr z galerie

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Z všech originálů, které Jacob Epstein zanechal, je nejslavnější The Rock Drill (1914), který se nachází ve sbírce Tate Britain, Londýn. Hned za ním následují Lydia (aka Second Portrait of Lydia) (1931) a Ralph Vaughan Williams (1950). Náš katalog obsahuje 7 děl umělce Jacob Epstein; galerie si zachovala 7 děl, která obdivuje celý svět, přičemž každé je znázorněno s datem vzniku, názevem muzea a jeho příběhem.

1880 – 1959, New York City Nejvíce děl: Ben Uri Gallery and Museum
The Rock Drill (1914) od Jacob Epstein1. The Rock Drill 1914 Lydia (aka Second Portrait of Lydia) (1931) od Jacob Epstein2. Lydia (aka Second Portrait of Lydia) 1931 Ralph Vaughan Williams (1950) od Jacob Epstein3. Ralph Vaughan Williams 1950

10 nejlepších obrazů umělce Jacob Epstein: výběr galerie

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The Rock Drill (1914) od Jacob Epstein

The Rock Drill

1914 · Bronze · Tate Britain, Londýn

Jacob Epstein's "The Rock Drill," completed in 1913-14 but dramatically reinterpreted later, isn’t merely a sculpture; it’s a visceral confrontation with the realities of industrialization and its impact on the human psyche. This imposing bronze figure, perched atop an actual rock drill – a tool of relentless extraction – immediately commands attention, forcing viewers to grapple with themes of power, alienation, and the dehumanizing forces at play in the burgeoning…

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Lydia (aka Second Portrait of Lydia) (1931) od Jacob Epstein

Lydia (aka Second Portrait of Lydia)

1931 · Ben Uri Gallery and Museum, Londýn

Lydia, a jazz singer and/or dancer, was working as a waitress at Epstein’s favourite Chinese restaurant in London’s Wardour Street when they met. Epstein made three busts of her between 1929 and 1934: the first, head-and-shoulders portrait in bronze with a green patina (1929-30), in which Lydia has bobbed hair; this second, bronze head-and-shoulders portrait (1931) with short hair; and a third bronze (head only) entitled

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Ralph Vaughan Williams (1950) od Jacob Epstein

Ralph Vaughan Williams

1950 · Royal College of Music Museum, London

Bust, head only. The most significant English composer of his generation, Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872–1958) studied at Cambridge and the Royal College of Music before travelling to the continent for further instructions from Max Bruch and Maurice Ravel. It was not until 1910, following a detailed study of folk music that he fully established a personal musical voice. After the First World War he joined the teaching staff of the…

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Muzea, v nichž jsou vystavena originálna umělce Jacob Epstein

3 muzea, v nichž je umístěno nejvíce obrazů z této stránky.

Muzeum Město Díla autora Jacob Epstein Obrazy z tohoto seznamu
Ben Uri Gallery and Museum, LondýnBen Uri Gallery and Museum Londýn 5 Lydia (aka Second Portrait of Lydia), Professor Samuel Alexander O.M., Shulamite Woman (Arab Girl)
Tate Britain, LondýnTate Britain Londýn 1 The Rock Drill
Royal College of Music Museum, LondonRoyal College of Music Museum London 1 Ralph Vaughan Williams

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Kterým dílem je Jacob Epstein nejznámější?Odhalit odpověď

The Rock Drill (1914), Tate Britain, Londýn. Následují Lydia (aka Second Portrait of Lydia) (1931) a Ralph Vaughan Williams (1950).

Kolik let bylo Jacob Epstein, když bylo vytvořeno dílo The Rock Drill?Odhalit odpověď

34 let: dílo The Rock Drill pochází z roku 1914 a Jacob Epstein se narodil/a v roce 1880.

Kolik obrazů zanechal(a) Jacob Epstein?Odhalit odpověď

Náš katalog obsahuje 7 děl umělce Jacob Epstein z let 1914 až 1953.

Ve kterých muzeích jsou vystavena díla mistrovská umělce Jacob Epstein?Odhalit odpověď

Většinou v Ben Uri Gallery and Museum (Londýn), Tate Britain (Londýn) a Royal College of Music Museum (London). V tabulce muzeí výše jsou vypsány všechny.

V jakých letech namaloval Jacob Epstein svá nejznámější díla?Odhalit odpověď

V období 1930s: 2 z celkem 7 děl na této stránce vzniklo právě tehdy, z toho Lydia (aka Second Portrait of Lydia) z nich.

Jaká jsou první a poslední slavná originální díla umělce Jacob Epstein?Odhalit odpověď

Na této stránce je nejstarší dílo z The Rock Drill (1914) a nejnovější z Sholem Asch (1953).

Která díla umělce Jacob Epstein jsou vystavena v Ben Uri Gallery and Museum?Odhalit odpověď

Lydia (aka Second Portrait of Lydia), Professor Samuel Alexander O.M. a Shulamite Woman (Arab Girl): muzeum Ben Uri Gallery and Museum, Londýn má v obsluze 5 děl z této stránky.

Jacob Epstein: život a dílo

Jacob Epstein: A Pioneer of Modern Sculpture

Early Life and Education

  • Born: November 10, 1880, in New York City, to Jewish immigrant parents.
  • Experienced hardship early in life, including illness and financial struggles.
  • Attended the Art Students League of New York (1893-1898), developing foundational skills.
  • Moved to Paris in 1902 to further his artistic training at the École des Beaux-Arts and Académie Julian.

Artistic Development and Influences

  • Early Influences: Initially drawn to Rodin’s expressive modeling, but quickly sought a more individual style.
  • Rejected the prevailing academic traditions of idealized beauty in favor of raw realism.
  • Inspired by diverse sources including African and primitive art, as well as ancient Greek sculpture – seeking directness and power.
  • Developed a distinctive rough-hewn style characterized by vigorous modeling and textured surfaces.

Key Characteristics of His Work

  • Realism: Epstein’s sculptures are known for their unflinching portrayal of the human form, often emphasizing physicality and emotion.
  • Portraiture: He became renowned for his bronze portrait busts, capturing the essence of his subjects with expressive detail.
  • Controversy: His work frequently challenged societal norms and provoked strong reactions due to its unconventional subject matter and style.
  • Subject Matter: Epstein sculpted a wide range of figures, from friends and acquaintances to ordinary people encountered in everyday life.

Major Achievements and Notable Works

  • The Rock Drill (1913-1915): A powerful and fragmented sculpture representing the dehumanizing effects of industrial labor – a key work demonstrating his avant-garde approach.
  • Rima (1925): A memorial to W.H. Hudson, featuring a striking female figure that sparked considerable debate.
  • Portrait Busts: Created numerous acclaimed portrait busts of prominent figures like Professor Samuel Alexander and Sholem Asch.
  • Epping Forest Watercolors: Also produced a significant body of watercolor paintings depicting the landscapes of Epping Forest, where he lived for a time.

Historical Significance and Legacy

  • Considered a pivotal figure in the development of modern British sculpture.
  • Breaking Boundaries: Challenged artistic conventions and paved the way for subsequent generations of sculptors.
  • His willingness to confront difficult subjects and embrace unconventional forms influenced artists like Henry Moore.
  • Despite facing criticism, his work gained increasing recognition during his lifetime and continues to be celebrated today.
  • Henry Moore’s Tribute: After Epstein's death in 1959, Henry Moore eloquently acknowledged his central role in shaping modern sculpture in Britain.
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