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Untitled (1885) er det maleri af Margaret Stoddart, der vækker mest opsigt; originalen tilhører The Suter Te Aratoi o Whakatū. Derefter falder blikket på Roses (1894) og View of Mount Cook (1930). Blandt de 7 værker af Margaret Stoddart i vores katalog er disse 7 de mest berømte, hver især et unikt originalværk præsenteret med sit årstal, sit museum og årsagen til dets tidløse betydning.
Top 10 malerier af Margaret Stoddart, set gennem galleriets øjne
Roses
This essay originally appeared in New Zealand Art at Te Papa (Te Papa Press, 2018). In 1940, six years after Margaret Stoddart’s death, EH McCormick observed in his centennial survey, Letters and art in New Zealand, that along with the still life of zinnias by DK Richmond, ‘Miss Stoddart’s roses have become part of the tradition of New Zealand painting’.1 Stoddart was arguably this country’s best-known painter of flowers. Born…
De museer, der udstiller Margaret Stoddarts originalværker
De 3 museer, der rummer flest af malerierne på denne side.
| Museum | By | Værker af Margaret Stoddart | Malerier fra denne liste |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Untitled, Roses, A Surrey Lane | ||
| Wellington | 1 | View of Mount Cook | |
| Wellington | 1 | Roses |
Margaret Stoddart gennem årtierne: ét unikt originalværk til hver
Margaret Stoddarts malerier: spørgsmål til galleriet
Hvad er det mest berømte værk af Margaret Stoddart?Vis svaret
Untitled (1885), The Suter Te Aratoi o Whakatū. Derefter følger Roses (1894) og View of Mount Cook (1930).
Hvilken alder havde Margaret Stoddart, da Untitled blev skabt?Vis svaret
20 år gammel: Untitled er fra 1885, og Margaret Stoddart blev født i 1865.
Hvor mange værker af Margaret Stoddart er kendt?Vis svaret
Vores katalog indeholder 7 værker af Margaret Stoddart, dateret fra 1885 til 1930.
Hvor kan de mest berømte originaler af Margaret Stoddart ses?Vis svaret
Primært i The Suter Te Aratoi o Whakatū, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (Wellington) og Te Papa (Wellington). Museumslisten ovenfor viser dem alle.
I hvilken periode skabte Margaret Stoddart sine mest kendte malerier?Vis svaret
I 1930s: 2 af de 7 værker på denne side blev skabt dengang, herunder View of Mount Cook.
Hvilket berømt maleri af Margaret Stoddart er det tidligste, og hvilket er det seneste?Vis svaret
På denne side er det tidligste Untitled (1885) og det seneste View of Mount Cook (1930).
Hvilke originalværker af Margaret Stoddart kan jeg se på The Suter Te Aratoi o Whakatū?Vis svaret
Untitled, Roses og A Surrey Lane: The Suter Te Aratoi o Whakatū har 5 af værkerne på denne side.
Margaret Stoddart: et portræt af kunstneren
Margaret Olrog Stoddart: A New Zealand Watercolourist
Early Life and Education
- Born in Diamond Harbour, Canterbury, New Zealand in 1865, Margaret Olrog Stoddart was one of six children.
- Her family moved to Scotland in 1876, where she attended Edinburgh Ladies' College.
- Returning to New Zealand in 1882, she enrolled at the Canterbury College School of Art (now Ilam School of Fine Arts), completing her studies in 1890.
- She became a member of the Palette Club, dedicated to painting from nature.
Artistic Development and Style
- Stoddart established herself as a prominent flower painter during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
- Her artistic style is characterized by her masterful use of watercolour, a popular medium of the time.
- She frequently depicted landscapes and still-life compositions, reflecting the aesthetic preferences of her era.
- Her travels to the Chatham Islands in 1886 and 1891 provided inspiration for documenting the islands’ unique vegetation.
European Influences and Travels
- Around 1898, Stoddart embarked on a nine-year period of artistic exploration in Europe.
- She resided in London, St Ives (Cornwall), France, and Italy, immersing herself in diverse artistic environments.
- Her work was significantly influenced by the Impressionist and Expressionist movements prevalent during this time.
- She studied with notable artists such as Norman Garstin, Louis Grier, and Charles Lasal.
- Stoddart exhibited her paintings at prestigious venues including the Royal Institute in London, the Society of Aquarellists in Rome, and salons in Paris.
Return to New Zealand and Later Life
- In 1906, Stoddart returned to New Zealand, settling with her family in Christchurch.
- She continued to paint and exhibit her work, becoming a respected figure in the local art community.
- Stoddart was an active member of the Christchurch Sketch Club and served as vice president of the Canterbury Society of Arts.
- She also shared her expertise by teaching at the Canterbury College School of Art, influencing generations of young artists including Toss Woollaston and Evelyn Page.
Major Achievements and Legacy
- Stoddart’s paintings were acquired by prominent institutions such as the Canterbury Society of Arts and the Canterbury Museum early in her career.
- Her work was praised by critics, including recognition in The Sunday Times.
- Following her death in 1934, major retrospective exhibitions of her art were held in Christchurch, Wellington, and Auckland in 1935.
- Today, Margaret Olrog Stoddart is recognized as a significant figure in New Zealand’s art history, celebrated for her delicate watercolour paintings and contribution to the country's artistic heritage.
Historical Significance
- Stoddart represents an important link between European artistic trends and the development of a distinctively New Zealand visual culture.
- Her dedication to capturing the beauty of the New Zealand landscape through watercolour painting helped establish a tradition that continues to inspire artists today.
- Her work provides valuable insights into the social and cultural context of late 19th and early 20th century New Zealand.