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Af alle de originale værker, som John Varley efterlod, er det mest berømte The Gate of Justice, Alhambra, Granada (1886), som er en del af samlingen på Greenway. Lige efter følger Night Ferry, Vancouver (1937) og Dead Tree, Garibaldi Park (1927). Vores katalog indeholder 17 værker af John Varley; galleriet har bevaret de 17 værker, som verden beundrer mest, hver vist med sin dato, sit museum og sin historie.
John Varleys top 10 malerier: galleriets udvalg
Night Ferry, Vancouver
The painting Night Ferry, Vancouver is a large oil on canvas that captures a serene night scene. It depicts a boat, appearing to be a ferry, sailing across the water under the gentle glow of a moonlit sky. The vessel carries several people, with some individuals visible standing while others are sitting or lying down as the boat glides through the water.
Dead Tree, Garibaldi Park
In the quietude of 1927, John Varley II (the Younger) captured a moment of profound stillness in his evocative landscape, Dead Tree, Garibaldi Park. At first glance, the viewer is drawn to the skeletal silhouette of a prominent tree in the foreground, its trunk thick and weathered, stripped of its foliage. This central figure serves as a powerful memento mori, a stark reminder of the cycles of life and decay…
John Varley-udvalget fortsætter, fra 11 til 17
Motiverne, der fangede John Varleys blik
De fire motiver, der optræder hyppigst i disse originaler, hver med sit fineste eksempel.
Urban landscape 2 værker
19th century egypt 2 værker
Architecture 2 værker
Cairo cityscape 2 værker
De museer, der udstiller John Varleys originalværker
De 3 museer, der rummer flest af malerierne på denne side.
| Museum | By | Værker af John Varley | Malerier fra denne liste |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaughan | 2 | Night Ferry, Vancouver, Dead Tree, Garibaldi Park | |
| 1 | The Gate of Justice, Alhambra, Granada | ||
| Victoria | 1 | Church at Yale, BC, 1930 |
John Varley år for år: de originale værker, der definerer hvert år
Fra 1886 til 1927 arbejdede John Varley i 42 år: udvalget følger denne lange karriere år for år, gennem de fineste originalværker.
Værker per år
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Dead Tree, Garibaldi Park
In the quietude of 1927, John Varley II (the Younger) captured a moment of profound stillness in his evocative landscape, Dead Tree, Garibaldi Park. At first glance, the viewer is drawn to the skeletal silhouette of a prominent tree in the foreground, its trunk thick and weathered, stripped of its foliage. This central figure serves as a powerful memento mori, a stark reminder of the cycles of life and decay…
Samleres spørgsmål om John Varleys malerier
Hvilket værk er John Varley mest kendt for?Vis svaret
The Gate of Justice, Alhambra, Granada (1886), Greenway. Derefter følger Night Ferry, Vancouver (1937) og Dead Tree, Garibaldi Park (1927).
Hvor gammel var John Varley, da The Gate of Justice, Alhambra, Granada blev skabt?Vis svaret
36 år gammel: The Gate of Justice, Alhambra, Granada er fra 1886, og John Varley blev født i 1850.
Hvad er de ti mest berømte John Varley malerier?Vis svaret
The Gate of Justice, Alhambra, Granada, Night Ferry, Vancouver, Dead Tree, Garibaldi Park, A Well At Abbassieh, Near Cairo, Mosque Near The Bab Al-nasr, Cairo, Medical College Hospital, Calcutta, Near The Gate Of The Zueylah, Cairo, The Mosque Of Emir Mindar, Cairo, The Citadel And Mosque Of Mehemet-ali Of The Desert og Game El Syer, Cairo. Ranglisten ovenfor viser det enkelte værks årstal og museum.
Hvor mange malerier efterlod John Varley?Vis svaret
Vores katalog indeholder 17 værker af John Varley, dateret fra 1886 til 1927.
I hvilke museer udstilles John Varley's mesterværker?Vis svaret
Primært i McMichael Canadian Art Collection (Vaughan), Greenway og Royal BC Museum (Victoria). Museumslisten ovenfor viser dem alle.
Hvad er de første og de sidste berømte originaler af John Varley?Vis svaret
På denne side er det tidligste The Gate of Justice, Alhambra, Granada (1886) og det seneste Dead Tree, Garibaldi Park (1927).
Hvilke motiver valgte John Varley oftest?Vis svaret
Urban landscape (2), 19th century egypt (2) og Architecture (2), fordelt på de 17 værker på denne side.
Hvilken kunstretning tilhører John Varley?Vis svaret
Impressionism, baseret på originalerne på denne side.
Hvilke værker af John Varley udstilles på McMichael Canadian Art Collection?Vis svaret
Night Ferry, Vancouver og Dead Tree, Garibaldi Park: McMichael Canadian Art Collection, Vaughan har 2 af værkerne på denne side.
John Varley: liv og værk
John Varley II (the Younger): A Quiet Observer of British Landscape
John Varley II (the Younger), born in London in 1850, was a British landscape painter who quietly established himself as a significant contributor to the Victorian artistic tradition. While overshadowed by his father, John Varley I – a celebrated Romantic artist known for his dramatic depictions of mountainous scenery – John Varley II carved out a distinctive path focused on meticulous observation and subtle tonal variations, reflecting the influence of Impressionism alongside the core tenets of British landscape painting.- Early Life & Training: Born into an artistic family, John Varley II received his initial training from his father, absorbing the Romantic spirit and mastering watercolour techniques that prioritized capturing atmospheric effects over precise detail. This formative experience instilled in him a deep appreciation for the beauty of nature and a commitment to portraying it with sensitivity.
- Notable Works & Style: Varley II’s oeuvre comprises numerous landscapes predominantly featuring British coastal regions, particularly Cornwall and Dorset. His paintings are characterized by a restrained palette—often dominated by muted greens, blues, and browns—and an emphasis on capturing the nuances of light and shadow. Unlike his father's bolder brushstrokes, Varley II favored delicate washes and subtle gradations to convey mood and texture.
- Influences & Connections: Though largely independent in his artistic vision, Varley II benefited from connections within the British art world. He admired artists like Claude Monet and Eugène Boudin, whose Impressionistic approach encouraged him to prioritize capturing fleeting moments of visual experience. Furthermore, he collaborated with William Blake on several illustrations for Blake’s poems, demonstrating a shared fascination with mythology and symbolism.
- Achievements & Legacy: Varley II achieved considerable recognition during his lifetime, exhibiting extensively in London and establishing himself as a respected member of the Royal Watercolour Society. His paintings continue to be admired for their understated beauty and masterful execution—testaments to his dedication to capturing the essence of British landscapes with quiet grace.
- Museum Collections: Several Varley II canvases reside in prominent museums across Europe, including The Museum of John Paul II Collection in Warsaw where you can admire “Dead Tree, Garibaldi Park” and “Night Ferry, Vancouver”. These artworks offer invaluable insights into the artistic sensibilities of the Victorian era and underscore Varley II’s enduring contribution to British art history.