Portret van Nicholas Chevalier

De 24 bekendste schilderijen van Nicholas Chevalier, een selectie uit de galerie

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Van alle originele werken die Nicholas Chevalier heeft nagelaten, is Hinemoa, the Maori girl (1880) het bekendst, in de collectie van het National Gallery of Australia, Canberra. Direct daarna volgen Race to the market, Tahiti (1880) en Self portrait (1857). Onze catalogus bevat 25 werken van Nicholas Chevalier; de galerie heeft de 24 meest bewonderde werken ter wereld bewaard, elk voorzien van de datum, het museum en het verhaal erachter.

1828 – 1902, Sint-Petersburg Realism Meeste werken: Te Papa

De top 10 schilderijen van Nicholas Chevalier: de selectie van de galerie

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Hinemoa, the Maori girl (1880) door Nicholas Chevalier

Hinemoa, the Maori girl

1880 · Oil · National Gallery of Australia, Canberra

The oil painting titled Hinemoa, the Maori girl was executed by the Russian-born artist Nicholas Chevalier. Created about 1880, the work depicts a Maori woman named Hinemoa. The subject is a woman of the Te Arawa people. This specific figure is recognized in Māori tradition for her swim across the waters of Lake Rotorua to Mokoia island to reach Tūtānekai.

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Race to the market, Tahiti (1880) door Nicholas Chevalier

Race to the market, Tahiti

1880 · Oil · Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney

In this 1880 oil painting, two outrigger canoes navigate through turquoise and cerulean waters. The composition follows a diagonal path from the lower right toward the left midground, creating a sense of movement across the sea. Figures within the vessels transport various goods, including tropical fruits and shells. The water's surface reflects the midday sun, producing bright highlights and soft shadows. In the background, vertical palm trees and jagged mountain…

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Self portrait (1857) door Nicholas Chevalier

Self portrait

1857 · Oil On Canvas · Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney

This oil on canvas work is titled "Self portrait" and was executed by the artist Nicholas Chevalier. The painting, created in 1857, presents a close-up view of the artist's head and shoulders. The subject is positioned slightly off-center within the frame, looking directly toward the viewer with a piercing gaze. The composition focuses on the facial features and the textures of the subject's beard and clothing.

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Memorandum of the Start of the Exploring Expedition (1860) door Nicholas Chevalier

Memorandum of the Start of the Exploring Expedition

1860 · Oil · Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide

In the vast, sun-drenched expanse of the mid-19th century landscape, Nicholas Chevalier captures more than just a moment in time; he captures the very essence of human ambition. Memorandum of the Start of the Exploring Expedition serves as a breathtaking window into an era defined by discovery and the relentless pursuit of the unknown. The painting presents a sweeping historical tableau where a group of intrepid travelers, mounted on sturdy…

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Cook (1875) door Nicholas Chevalier

Cook

1875 · Watercolor · Te Papa, Wellington

This evocative watercolor by Nicholas Chevalier transports the viewer directly to a sun-drenched stretch of New Zealand coastline around 1875. The scene is imbued with the quiet rhythm of leisure, capturing a moment where human activity harmoniously intersects with the vast, untamed power of nature. One can almost hear the gentle lapping of waves against the sand and feel the warmth of the coastal breeze. Chevalier masterfully frames this idyllic…

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The Five Rivers Plains and the course of River Oreti, Southland (1866) door Nicholas Chevalier

The Five Rivers Plains and the course of River Oreti, Southland

1866 · Watercolor · Te Papa, Wellington

In the delicate, translucent layers of The Five Rivers Plains and the course of River Oreti, Southland, we are transported back to the year 1866, witnessing a moment of profound stillness in the New Zealand landscape. Nicholas Chevalier, a master of capturing the atmospheric nuances of the colonial frontier, presents us with a watercolor that breathes with the vitality of the natural world. The composition unfolds across the vast, grassy…

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De onderwerpen die de aandacht van Nicholas Chevalier troffen

De vier onderwerpen die het meest voorkomen in deze originelen, elk met zijn mooiste voorbeeld.

De musea waar de originele werken van Nicholas Chevalier worden bewaard

De 8 musea met de meeste schilderijen op deze pagina.

Museum Stad Werken van Nicholas Chevalier Schilderijen uit deze lijst
Te Papa, WellingtonTe Papa Wellington 8 Cook, The Five Rivers Plains and the course of River Oreti, Southland, Sketch at Maxwell
Art Gallery of New South Wales, SydneyArt Gallery of New South Wales Sydney 6 Race to the market, Tahiti, Self portrait, Tunnel Rock, Cape Schanck, Victoria
Royal Collection, LondenRoyal Collection Londen 3 The Review in Windsor Great Park in Honour of the Shah of Persia, 24 June 1873, 'Thanksgiving Day': The Procession to St Paul's Cathedral, 27 February 1872, The Marriage of Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, 23 January 1874
National Gallery of Australia, CanberraNational Gallery of Australia Canberra 1 Hinemoa, the Maori girl
Art Gallery of South Australia, AdelaideArt Gallery of South Australia Adelaide 1 Memorandum of the Start of the Exploring Expedition
National Watch - Clock Museum, ColombiaNational Watch - Clock Museum Colombia 1 Noon Cannon
National Gallery of Victoria, MelbourneNational Gallery of Victoria Melbourne 1 The Buffalo Ranges
Nationaal Museum in Krakau, KrakauNationaal Museum in Krakau Krakau 1 Harvest

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Waar is Nicholas Chevalier het meest bekend om?Onthul het antwoord

Hinemoa, the Maori girl (1880), National Gallery of Australia, Canberra. Race to the market, Tahiti (1880) en Self portrait (1857) volgen.

Hoe oud was Nicholas Chevalier toen Hinemoa, the Maori girl werd gemaakt?Onthul het antwoord

52 jaar oud: Hinemoa, the Maori girl dateert uit 1880, en Nicholas Chevalier werd geboren in 1828.

Wat zijn de tien beroemdste schilderijen van Nicholas Chevalier?Onthul het antwoord

Hinemoa, the Maori girl, Race to the market, Tahiti, Self portrait, Memorandum of the Start of the Exploring Expedition, Cook, The Five Rivers Plains and the course of River Oreti, Southland, Noon Cannon, Tunnel Rock, Cape Schanck, Victoria, The Buffalo Ranges en Sketch at Maxwell. De bovenstaande ranglijst vermeldt het jaar en het museum van elk werk.

Hoeveel schilderijen heeft Nicholas Chevalier nagelaten?Onthul het antwoord

Onze catalogus bevat 25 werken van Nicholas Chevalier, daterend van 1857 tot 1895.

In welke musea hangen de meesterwerken van Nicholas Chevalier?Onthul het antwoord

Voornamelijk in Te Papa (Wellington), Art Gallery of New South Wales (Sydney) en Royal Collection (Londen). De bovenstaande museumtabel bevat een volledig overzicht.

In welke jaren schilderde Nicholas Chevalier de beroemdste werken?Onthul het antwoord

In 1860s: 9 van de 24 werken op deze pagina werden toen gemaakt, waaronder Memorandum of the Start of the Exploring Expedition.

Wat zijn de eerste en de laatste beroemde originelen van Nicholas Chevalier?Onthul het antwoord

Op deze pagina is het vroegste Self portrait (1857) en het laatste Cape Girão, Madeira (1895).

Welke onderwerpen koos Nicholas Chevalier het vaakst?Onthul het antwoord

Landscape (3), Mountains (3) en Canoe (2), verspreid over de 24 werken op deze pagina.

Welke techniek gebruikte Nicholas Chevalier het meest?Onthul het antwoord

Watercolor, voor 4 van de 24 werken op deze pagina.

Bij welke kunststroming behoort Nicholas Chevalier?Onthul het antwoord

Realism, te oordelen aan de originelen op deze pagina.

Welke werken van Nicholas Chevalier hangen in het Te Papa?Onthul het antwoord

Cook, The Five Rivers Plains and the course of River Oreti, Southland en Sketch at Maxwell: het Te Papa, Wellington herbergt 8 van de werken op deze pagina.

Nicholas Chevalier: leven en werk

early life and career

nicholas chevalier, a russian-born artist, left an indelible mark on the art world with his works in australia and new zealand. born on may 9, 1828, in st petersburg, russia, chevalier was the son of louis chevalier, who oversaw the estates of prince de wittgenstein in russia. his mother was russian. in 1845, nicholas left russia with his father, studying painting and architecture in lausanne, switzerland, and at munich.

artistic journey

chevalier's artistic journey took him to london in 1851, where he worked as an illustrator in lithography and watercolour. his designs included a fountain erected in the royal grounds at osborne, and two of his paintings were showcased at the academy in 1852. further study in rome preceded his move to australia in late 1854.
  • mount arapiles, a painting from this period, is one of his most recognized pieces.
  • he collaborated with lady barkly on a present for the princess of wales, featuring australian life icons.
  • in 1864, his oil painting the buffalo ranges was selected by the national gallery of victoria, making it the first picture painted in australia to be included in the melbourne collection.

legacy and later life

chevalier's later life saw him commissioned by queen victoria to paint a picture of the duke of edinburgh's marriage. he made london his base, exhibiting at the academy from 1871 to 1887. though he practically gave up painting by 1895, his legacy endures.

explore more

for a deeper dive into chevalier's work, visit [https://OriginalUniqueArt.com/@/nicholas-chevalier](https://OriginalUniqueArt.com/@/nicholas-chevalier) to explore his paintings and learn more about his artistic journey. wikipedia also offers an in-depth look at his life and career: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/nicholas_chevalier](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/nicholas_chevalier). discover the musée baron gérard (france) and its masterpieces, a must-visit destination for art lovers, showcasing works from prehistory to the 20th century: /en/art/show/art-d3cest-en/