Naturalist: original voices

Famous Naturalist Malere: 17 Original Voices

Jules Bastien-Lepage (1848–1884) is the most famous Naturalist maler, whose singular vision gave us October - gathering potatoes og Laura, Lady Alma Tadema. Next stand Christian Krohg, Henri Gervex, José Malhoa og William Henry Hunt. These 17 malere, from Pietro Cavallini (born 1240) to Frank Mcclure (born 1896), came from 11 countries.

Our selection. Artists whose works our catalogue attaches to Naturalist, in the order of our fame ranking. Artists born after 1955 with no Wikidata identifier stay out until verified. The Wikipedia figure counts our 32 languages with an article on the artist.

  1. October - gathering potatoes af Jules Bastien-Lepage1Jules Bastien-Lepage
  2. Snorri sturluson c. krohg af Christian Krohg2Christian Krohg
  3. Rolla af Henri Gervex3Henri Gervex

In brief

Naturalist in brief

  • 17Kunstnere
  • 1240–1896Fødselsår
  • 11Fødselslande
  • 0Kvinder
  • 1.403Værker i vores katalog
Byer med flest fødsler
Damvillers (1), Vestre Aker (1), Montmartre (1), Caldas da Rainha (1)

One artist at a time

17 Naturalist Malere and their signature works

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Jules Bastien-Lepage

Born in Damvillers Wikipedia in 22/32 languages

Jules Bastien-Lepage

Født i 1848 i den lille landsby Damvillers, beliggende i Frankrigs Meuse-region, var hans kunstneriske bane dybt rodfæstet i landskaberne og livet på det franske land. Hans korte, men intens produktive karriere, tragisk afbrudt ved hans død i 1884 i en alder af kun seksogtredve år, satte et uudsletteligt præg på naturalismens udvikling og influerede kunstnere over hele Europa.

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2of 17

Christian Krohg

Norsk Born in Vestre Aker Naturalisme, Realisme Wikipedia in 23/32 languages

Christian Krohg

Hans tidlige studier i jura ved Universitetet i Oslo fra 1869 til 1873 blev aldrig fuldført, da hans hjerte længtes efter pensel og farve. Krohgs kunstneriske uddannelse begyndte formelt i Tyskland, hvor han studerede på Baden Kunstakademi i Karlsruhe under Hans Gude fra 1874 til 1875. Men det var i Paris, fra 1881 til 1882, at Krohg virkelig fandt sin stemme som kunstner.

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4of 17

José Malhoa

Portugisisk Born in Caldas da Rainha Naturalisme, Realisme Wikipedia in 13/32 languages

José Malhoa

José Vital Branco Malhoa, blot kendt som José Malhoa, trådte frem fra hjertet af Portugal i 1855, født i kurbyen Caldas da Rainha. Som blot tolvårig påbegyndte han sin formelle uddannelse ved Det Kongelige Kunstakademi i Lissabon, hvilket lagde et solidt teknisk fundament, der skulle tjene som grundsten for hans fremtidige udforskninger.

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5of 17

William Henry Hunt

Born in Cheapside

William Henry Hunt

I den britiske akvarels guldalder besad få hænder den delikate præcision og sjælfulde iagttagelsesevne, som William Henry Hunt besad. Hunt blev født i det pulserende hjerte af Cheapside, London, og trådte frem som en central skikkelse i den victorianske æra – en periode, hvor naturens intimitet ofte blev indfanget gennem en linse af dyb spirituel og æstetisk følsomhed.

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7of 17

Gari Melchers

Amerikansk Born in Detroit Naturalistisk maleri Wikipedia in 10/32 languages

Gari Melchers

Opvokset af en far, der var øjenlæge, udviklede Melchers tidligt en næsten klinisk fascination for synets mekanik, botanik og zoologi. Under Gustave Boulangers strenge vejledning mestrede Melchers de klassiske fundamenter inden for komposition og form, men han forblev evigt fortryllet af sin tids spirende bevægelser.

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9of 17

Pietro Cavallini

Italiensk Born in Rom Romersk naturalisme

Pietro Cavallini

Han blev født omkring 1240 i Rom, og hans liv forbliver indhyllet i en vis relativ uklarhed—historiske optegnelser viser, at han underskrev sit værk som pictor romanus, hvilket antyder en dyb forbindelse til basilikaen San Paolo fuori le Mura, hvor han påbegyndte sin lysende karriere.

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10of 17

Thorolf Holmboe

Norwegian Born in Vefsn Municipality ['Impressionism', 'Naturalism'] Wikipedia in 8/32 languages

Thorolf Holmboe

The legacy of his ancestors also instilled within him a deep respect for tradition and craftsmanship – values he would later champion through his work with Porsgrunds Porselænsfabrik, the renowned Norwegian porcelain manufacturer.

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Archibald Thorburn

Born in Lasswade Wikipedia in 6/32 languages

Archibald Thorburn

Archibald Thorburn (1860-1935) var en britisk maler, der er kendt for sine utroligt detaljerede og fængslende naturalistische fremstillinger af vildtlevende dyr, især fugle. Han betragtes som en central figur i udviklingen af det naturlige kunstmaleri i Storbritannien i slutningen af det 19. og begyndelsen af det 20. århundrede. Thorburn blev født i Lasswade, nær Edinburgh, i 1860.

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12of 17

Peter Henry Emerson

British Straight photography, Pictorialism

Peter Henry Emerson

In 1881, he acquired his first camera not as a tool for professional practice, but as an aid to bird-watching alongside ornithologist A.T. His involvement with the Camera Club of London in 1885 and subsequent election to the Council of the Photographic Society in 1886 marked a decisive turning point. He began writing a history of artistic photography in 1924, completing the manuscript shortly before his death on May 12th, 1936, in Falmouth, Cornwall.

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Giovanni Costa

Italian Born in Rome Macchiaioli, Landscape Wikipedia in 7/32 languages

Giovanni Costa

Costa’s artistic journey began with formal training at the Jesuit college in Montefiascone and later at the Collegio Bandinelli in Rome, where he honed his drawing skills under the tutelage of Luigi Durantini. Giovanni Costa's impact on Italian painting extends far beyond his own lifetime.

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Henrique Pousão

Portugisisk Born in Vila Viçosa Naturalisme & Impressionisme Wikipedia in 7/32 languages

Henrique Pousão

henrique césar de araújos pousão, en berømt portugisisk maler, blev født den 1. januar 1859 i Vila Viçosa, Portugal. Som søn af en dommer fra en velstående familie i Alentejo, var Poussãos kunstneriske talent tydeligt allerede i en ung alder. Han påbegyndte sin akademiske rejse ved de skønne kunsters akademi i Porto, hvor han dimitterede i 1879 med fremragende karakterer og adskillige priser.

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John Woodhouse Audubon

American Born in Henderson Wildlife Painting Wikipedia in 2/32 languages

John Woodhouse Audubon

The significance of John Woodhouse Audubon extends far beyond the mere reproduction of existing works. His work serves as a vital historical window into an era of North American ecology that has since been irrevocably changed. Born in Kentucky, Audubon’s formative years were steeped in the traditions of American frontier life.

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Frank Mcclure

American American Naturalism

Frank Mcclure

Frank McClure (1896-1979) remains a singular, evocative figure in the tapestry of American art, a creator whose work bridged the visceral realities of American Naturalism with the burgeoning emotional depths of Abstract Expressionism. Though he may not always occupy the same immediate spotlight as the canonical giants of Abstract Expressionism like Pollock or Rothko, McClure’s contribution is indispensable.

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Signature works

Signature Naturalist works

  1. October - gathering potatoes af Jules Bastien-Lepage

    October - gathering potatoes

    Jules Bastien-Lepage

    National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne

  2. Snorri sturluson c. krohg af Christian Krohg

    Snorri sturluson c. krohg

    Christian Krohg

  3. Rolla af Henri Gervex

    Rolla

    Henri Gervex

    Musée d'Orsay, Paris

  4. The Drunks af José Malhoa

    The Drunks

    José Malhoa

    1907 · José Malhoa Museum, Caldas da Rainha

  5. Study Of A Young Girl af William Henry Hunt

    Study Of A Young Girl

    William Henry Hunt

  6. La halte forcée af Alexandre Antigna

    La halte forcée

    Alexandre Antigna

  7. Vespers af Gari Melchers

    Vespers

    Gari Melchers

    1888 · Detroit Institute of Arts

  8. Beach of the fishermen (Póvoa de Varzim) af António Carvalho Da Silva Porto

    Beach of the fishermen (Póvoa de Varzim)

    António Carvalho Da Silva Porto

    1888 · Soares dos Reis National Museum, Porto

A timeline

Naturalist through its signature works

  1. 1296
  2. 1846
  3. 1882
  4. 1888
  5. 1888
  6. 1907
  7. 1910

Figures

The figures

Every name

List of 17 famous Naturalist malere, every name

  1. 1Jules Bastien-LepageJules Bastien-Lepage1848–1884
  2. 2Christian KrohgChristian KrohgNorsk · 1852–1925
  3. 3Henri GervexHenri Gervex1852–1929
  4. 4José MalhoaJosé MalhoaPortugisisk · 1855–1933
  5. 5William Henry HuntWilliam Henry Hunt1827–1910
  6. 6Alexandre AntignaAlexandre AntignaFrench · 1817–1878
  7. 7Gari MelchersGari MelchersAmerikansk · 1860–1932
  8. 8António Carvalho Da Silva PortoAntónio Carvalho Da Silva Porto1850–1893
  9. 9Pietro CavalliniPietro CavalliniItaliensk · 1240–1330
  10. 10Thorolf HolmboeThorolf HolmboeNorwegian · 1866–1935
  11. 11Archibald ThorburnArchibald Thorburn1860–1935
  12. 12Peter Henry EmersonPeter Henry EmersonBritish · 1856–1936
  13. 13Giovanni CostaGiovanni CostaItalian · 1826–1903
  14. 14Henrique PousãoHenrique PousãoPortugisisk · 1859–1884
  15. 15Carl RungiusCarl RungiusGerman and American · 1869–1959
  16. 16John Woodhouse AudubonJohn Woodhouse AudubonAmerican · 1812–1862
  17. 17Frank McclureFrank McclureAmerican · 1896–1979

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