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James Brooks malerier: De 12 mest berømte, set gennem et galleris øjne

Opdateret oktober 2026 · rangeret efter vores popularitetsscore (søgninger, besøg og ordrer for hvert værk) · 12 værker af James Brooks i vores katalog

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I galleriets øjne er James Brookss mest berømte maleri Number 13 (1965), hvis original hænger på Dallas Museum of Art i Dallas. Untitled (1952) og Black and White (1965) fuldender trioen, som ethvert øje genkender. Ud af de 12 værker af James Brooks i vores katalog præsenterer galleriet herunder de 12 mest berømte, hver som et originalværk med årstal, museum og det, der gør det unikt.

1906 – 1992, St. Louis Abstract expressionism Flest værker: Dallas Museum of Art

Galleriets top 10 James Brooks malerier

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Number 13 (1965) af James Brooks

Number 13

1965 · Gouache · Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas

In the realm of Abstract Expressionism, few works command attention with such stark, visceral intensity as James Brooks's Number 13. Created in 1965, this masterpiece serves as a profound dialogue between light and shadow, order and chaos. The composition is defined by a striking monochrome palette, where the deep, commanding presence of black paint meets the luminous clarity of white space. Upon first encounter, the viewer is swept into a…

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Untitled (1952) af James Brooks

Untitled

1952 · Painting · Parrish Art Museum, Water Mill

The canvas is a field of deep blue, a heavy sky or a midnight sea. Across this expanse, yellow and orange splashes break the stillness. These are not controlled strokes but sudden interruptions. They appear as liquid bursts, bleeding into the surrounding darkness. The paint moves in drips, long vertical streaks that pull the eye downward. It is a record of gravity and momentum captured in 1952.

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Oran (1969) af James Brooks

Oran

1969

The Oran painting, created by James Brooks in 1969, is a remarkable piece of art that showcases the artist's unique style and technique. Measuring 270 x 233 cm, this acrylic on canvas painting is a prime example of Abstract Expressionism. The painting is currently housed at the Smithsonian American Art Museum in the United States. Artistic Style and Technique James Brooks was known for his innovative use of staining, dilution,…

James Brookss malerier, rangeret fra 11 til 12

De museer, der udstiller James Brookss originalværker

De 4 museer, der rummer flest af malerierne på denne side.

Museum By Værker af James Brooks Malerier fra denne liste
Dallas Museum of Art, DallasDallas Museum of Art Dallas 3 Number 13, Ipswich, Quand
Parrish Art Museum, Water MillParrish Art Museum Water Mill 2 Untitled, Untitled
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, PhiladelphiaPennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Philadelphia 1 Mohan
Detroit Institute of Arts, DetroitDetroit Institute of Arts Detroit 1 Nado

James Brooks, årets signaturmalerier

18 års kunst af James Brooks, fra 1952 til 1969: galleriet følger dem år for år gennem de mest berømte originalværker fra hvert år.

Værker per år

Vælg et årstal for at se de originale værker.

James Brooks's malerier: galleriets svar

Hvilket maleri af James Brooks er det mest berømte af alle?Vis svaret

Number 13 (1965), Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas. Derefter følger Untitled (1952) og Black and White (1965).

Hvor gammel var James Brooks, da Number 13 blev færdiggjort?Vis svaret

59 år gammel: Number 13 er fra 1965, og James Brooks blev født i 1906.

Hvilke er James Brookss top 10 malerier?Vis svaret

Number 13, Untitled, Black and White, Mohan, Nado, Ipswich, Quand, Harmagh, Oran og Ipswich. Ranglisten ovenfor viser det enkelte værks årstal og museum.

Hvor mange værker skabte James Brooks?Vis svaret

Vores katalog indeholder 12 værker af James Brooks, dateret fra 1952 til 1969.

Hvor hænger James Brookss mest berømte originaler?Vis svaret

Primært i Dallas Museum of Art (Dallas), Parrish Art Museum (Water Mill) og Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (Philadelphia). Museumslisten ovenfor viser dem alle.

Hvornår skabte James Brooks sine mest berømte malerier?Vis svaret

I 1965: 2 af de 12 værker på denne side blev skabt dengang, herunder Number 13.

Hvilke er James Brookss tidligste og seneste berømte værker?Vis svaret

På denne side er det tidligste Untitled (1952) og det seneste Quand (1969).

Hvilken stilart er James Brooks associeret med?Vis svaret

Abstract expressionism, baseret på originalerne på denne side.

Hvilke originalværker af James Brooks findes i Dallas Museum of Art?Vis svaret

Number 13, Ipswich og Quand: Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas har 3 af værkerne på denne side.

James Brooks: kunstneren

Early Life and Education

  • Born: October 18, 1906, St. Louis, Missouri
  • Family moved to Dallas, Texas in 1916
  • Studied art at Southern Methodist University (1922-1924)
  • Private lessons with James A. Waddell and Martha Simkins in Dallas
  • Moved to New York City in 1926
  • Studied at the Art Students League under Boardman Robinson and Kimon Nicolaides
  • Worked as a commercial artist to support himself

The WPA Years and Early Murals

  • Active in the Works Progress Administration (WPA) Federal Art Project from 1936-1942
  • Painted three murals for the WPA, demonstrating social realist style.
  • Flight (1940-1942): A significant mural at La Guardia Airport's Marine Air Terminal, depicting the history of aviation. It was the largest WPA mural and later restored after being painted over.
  • Friendships with Jackson Pollock and Philip Guston during this period

Abstract Expressionist Period: Style and Development

  • Served as a combat artist in the U.S. Army (1942-1945)
  • Returned to New York City in 1946, reconnected with Pollock and Krasner
  • Shifted towards Abstract Expressionism, influenced by Surrealist principles
  • Developed a unique staining technique: Experimenting with the bleed of paste through canvas.
  • Early works showed influences of Synthetic Cubism.
  • Palette initially featured browns, grays, blacks and vivid colors.
  • Later work incorporated larger forms, broader strokes, and simpler compositions using acrylics.
  • Often used numbers and letters to identify paintings, incorporating nonsense syllables as titles (e.g., *Pask*, *Burwak*, *Jondol*).

Major Exhibitions and Recognition

  • First solo exhibition at the Peridot Gallery in New York City (1949)
  • Participated in the historic Ninth Street Exhibition (1951) – a key event in Abstract Expressionism.
  • Featured in exhibitions such as Twelve Americans and New American Painting at the Museum of Modern Art.
  • Documenta, Kassel, West Germany (1959).
  • John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship (1969)

Legacy and Historical Significance

  • Considered a first-generation Abstract Expressionist painter.
  • Known for his innovative staining techniques and lyrical abstraction.
  • His work is held in prominent collections including the Art Institute of Chicago, The Museum of Modern Art, Tate Gallery, and National Gallery of Art.
  • Brooks's artistic journey reflects the evolution of Abstract Expressionism and his willingness to experiment with new approaches to painting.
  • Died on March 9, 1992, in East Hampton, New York.

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