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Autorska prava Ovo djelo je u javnom vlasništvu. Cosmo Alexander preminuo/la je 1772.; autorska prava traju 70 godina nakon smrti umjetnika, stoga su prestala u 1842.
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Self Portrait — Cosmo Alexander
Originalne dimenzije su 76 × 64 cm (visina × širina), prikazane ovdje pored odrasle osobe prosječne visine.
Gornji red: godine. Donji red: dob umjetnika na početku i na kraju svakog razdoblja — 0 u rođenju, 48 u smrti.
Shaded: životni opus Cosmo Alexander (1724–1772) svaka datirana slika, desetljeće po desetljeće
Prva djela: do 1751 Glavni radni år: 1751–1757 Kasna djela: od 1757
Ta tri dijela dijele djela koja u ovom katalogu imaju naveden datum na prvo četvrtinu, srednju polovinu i posljednju četvrtinu. Ona ne predstavljaju cjelokupni umjetnikov opus: tanki segment može biti praznina u arhivu, a ne samo mirnije razdoblje. Iste godine u kojima se isprepliću i događaji iz umjetnikovog života
Za ovu ploču nema točno navedene godine — sudeći prema umjetnikovom životnom dobu i stilu djela, na koje desetljeće biste uputili?
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Zajedno ova djela zauzimaju 99,4% ukupne pažnje koju su slike ovog umjetnika primile tijekom posljednjih dvanaest mjeseci. Katalog sadrži 46 djela ovog umjetnika, od kojih je 14 pregledano barem jednom. Ova slika još nije pregledana u tom razdoblju — zatvara popis bez odredbi za rangiranje. Isto vrijedi i za pojedine mjesece
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Umjetnik i muzej
The story of Cosmo Alexander is one of wandering brilliance and the profound influence of a master upon his pupil. Born in Scotland to the noted portrait painter John Alexander, Cosmo was destined for a life steeped in the traditions of fine art. Before his journey took him across the Atlantic, he refined his eye through extensive travels across Europe, documenting his presence in Italy between 1745 and 1751, including time in Rome. His artistic development continued in Holland, where he achieved professional recognition by joining the painters' guild at The Hague. These formative years in the great art centers of Europe provided him with a sophisticated foundation in classical techniques that would later define his work in the American colonies.
Though Alexander often referred to himself as a history painter, his enduring legacy resides in his mastery of the portrait. His style, which aligns closely with the Classical Realism later championed by John Singleton Copley, captured the essence of the Scottish community and the colonial elite with remarkable precision. As he moved through the American landscape between 1766 and 1772, his brush followed a path of significant historical importance. From the bustling streets of Philadelphia to the coastal elegance of Newport, Rhode Island, and even as far south as Charleston, South Carolina, Alexander sought to capture the likenesses of a burgeoning nation through a lens of European refinement.
Perhaps the most significant chapter in Alexander’s life was his role as a mentor. In Newport, Rhode Island, he encountered a young Gilbert Stuart, a meeting that would alter the course of American art history forever. Recognizing the potential in the fourteen-year-old, Alexander took Stuart on as an apprentice. This relationship was more than a mere professional arrangement; it was a passing of the torch from the Old World traditions to the New. The two traveled together through the colonies, eventually returning to Edinburgh in 1771, where the bond between master and student remained unbroken until Alexander’s sudden death.
Alexander's life was marked by both artistic triumph and personal hardship. Driven by financial debts that had forced him to leave London, he arrived in America with the hope of rebuilding his fortune through his craft. While his travels were frequent—visiting New York City, Boston, and Williamsburg—his ability to secure patrons remained a testament to his skill. In Burlington, New Jersey, he even resided within the governor's mansion, utilizing such high-profile connections to find sitters for his portraits. Though his life was cut short in Edinburgh, the impact of his work remains visible in the collections of prestigious institutions today.
Key Artistic Contributions: Known for over twenty-five identified American portraits that showcase his skill in portraiture and historical genre painting.
Notable Mentorship: Served as the primary teacher and mentor to the legendary American artist Gilbert Stuart.
Geographic Reach: His career spanned Scotland, Italy, Holland, England, and various American colonies including New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island.
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Self Portrait — Cosmo Alexander
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Dominantna boja djela "Self Portrait" autora Cosmo Alexander je Black (#1b130e).