Slavní umělci v Te Papa: Mistři originálů

1789–1854 Narozen v Haydon Bridge, Spojené království Romantismus 2 originály v Te Papa

Anglický romantický malíř velkolepých biblických scén a fantastických krajin s dramatickým měřítkem. John Martin (1789–1854) byl oslnivým anglickým romantickým malířem, rytcem a ilustrátorem, jehož dramatické kompozice zcela ovládly představivost viktoriánského publika.

Originály v Te Papa

• Eve (1827)
• Země iguanodona (1837)

John Martin: život a originální díla 88

1751–1793 Narozen v London, United Kingdom 4 originály v Te Papa

John Webber was born on October 6, 1751, in London, United Kingdom. Webber received his initial education in Bern, Switzerland, where he lived with his paternal aunt from the age of six. Return to London: After completing his education abroad, Webber returned to London and further refined his techniques at the Royal Academy.

Originály v Te Papa

• Portrait of Captain James Cook (1780)
• Ship Cove, Queen Charlotte Sound (1788)
• Poedua [Poetua] (1785)

John Webber: život a originální díla 18

1821–1868 Narozen v Paris, France Realism 2 originály v Te Papa

Objevte strašidelnou krásu Paříže skrze ikonické leptané grafiky Charlese Méryona. Poznejte jeho gotickou vizi a mistrovskou sérii Eaux-fortes sur Paris. Tato série, vytvořená v letech 1850 až 1854, zahrnuje dvacetdvě leptograpií, které jsou dnes považovány za nesmrtelný důkaz Méryonovy technické dokonalosti a uměleckého citu.

Originály v Te Papa

• The Morgue, Paris (1854)
• The Apse of Notre-Dame, Paris (L (1854)

Charles Meryon: život a originální díla 11

1852–1920 Narozen v New Zealand 2 originály v Te Papa

Born in obscurity, Crummer’s career blossomed during a period of intense colonial exploration and artistic endeavor, leaving behind a legacy of remarkable images that capture the essence of Cook Islands society and landscape. Details about Crummer's upbringing are scarce, reflecting the limitations of archival records from his era. Crummer’s fame rests principally upon his extensive photographic expeditions to the Cook Islands (Tahiti and Rarotonga) between 1889 and 1903.

Originály v Te Papa

• Nuku at Ngatangiia (1899)
• Family group (1914)

George Crummer: život a originální díla 5

Narozen v Scotland Botanical Illustration 23 originály v Te Papa

Born in Edinburgh around 1745, his early years were steeped in the values of his family—a lineage of Quakers including his father, the brewer Joel Parkinson. As the official artist commissioned by Joseph Banks, Parkinson was tasked with an almost impossible feat: capturing the fleeting beauty of exotic species in environments that were often volatile, humid, and physically demanding. Tragically, Parkinson’s life was cut short at the height of his creative powers.

Originály v Te Papa

• Vitex lucens Kirk (1895)
• Senecio lautus G. Forster ex Willdenow subsp. lautus (1895)
• Entelea arborescens R. Brown ex Sims (1895)
• Hebe salicifolia (G. Forster) Pennell (1895)

Sydney Parkinson: život a originální díla 24

1887–1934 Narozen v England, United Kingdom 2 originály v Te Papa

Born in England in 1887, Sidney Mackenzie Litten emerged as a distinctive figure within the British art scene of the early 20th century. Initially trained at St. Martin’s School of Art and further honing his skills in etching at the Royal Commonwealth Society (RCA) under the tutelage of Frank Short – a renowned printmaker himself – Litten quickly established a unique voice, particularly celebrated for his evocative depictions of Venice.

Originály v Te Papa

• Gate of Justice, Granada (1930)
• Eiland Marken (1930)

Sidney Mackenzie Litten: život a originální díla 2

1857–1945 Narozen v Edgbaston, United Kingdom 3 originály v Te Papa

Forbes wasn't simply an artist; he was a keen observer of human experience and a passionate advocate for the working class, themes that consistently informed his work. Forbes’s formal artistic training began at Dulwich College, where his talent for drawing was nurtured by his art master, John Charles Lewis Sparkes.

Originály v Te Papa

• Breaking up of the Great Eastern No. 1 (1890)
• Twixt dawn and day (1919)
• Low Tide and the Evening Star and Rye’s Long Pier Deserted (1888)

Artist: život a originální díla 3

1828–1902 Narozen v Petrohrad, Rusko Realism 8 originály v Te Papa

nicholas chevalier, a russian-born artist, left an indelible mark on the art world with his works in australia and new zealand. born on may 9, 1828, in st petersburg, russia, chevalier was the son of louis chevalier, who oversaw the estates of prince de wittgenstein in russia. his mother was russian. in 1845, nicholas left russia with his father, studying painting and architecture in lausanne, switzerland, and at munich.

Originály v Te Papa

• Cook (1875)
• The Five Rivers Plains and the course of River Oreti (1866)
• Kapiti (1868)
• Cook Strait, New Zealand (1884)

Nicholas Chevalier: život a originální díla 25

1837–1913 Narozen v Rotterdam, Nizozemsko 6 originály v Te Papa

van der velden's early work focused on marine studies, a quintessential dutch genre. as seen in snow on the sand dunes, one of his few finished paintings from this period, his style was already showing signs of evolution towards more expressive works. in 1890, van der velden emigrated to new zealand with his family, where he continued to paint, often focusing on landscapes and harbor scenes. his work sketch of a sailing ship no. 1, now part of the te papa collection in wellington, showcases his skill in capturing the essence of maritime life.

Originály v Te Papa

• Storm at Wellington Heads (1908)
• Snow on the sand dunes (1889)
• Marken funeral barge (1891)
• Dr Gray Hassell (1906)

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