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Av alle originalverkene John Varley etterlot seg, er det mest kjente The Gate of Justice, Alhambra, Granada (1886), som er en del av samlingen til Greenway. Like bak følger Night Ferry, Vancouver (1937) og Dead Tree, Garibaldi Park (1927). Vår katalog inneholder 17 verk av John Varley; galleriet har bevart de 17 verkene som verden beundrer mest, hver vist med sin dato, sitt museum og sin historie.
John Varleys topp 10 malerier: galleriets utvalg
Night Ferry, Vancouver
The painting Night Ferry, Vancouver is a large oil on canvas that captures a serene night scene. It depicts a boat, appearing to be a ferry, sailing across the water under the gentle glow of a moonlit sky. The vessel carries several people, with some individuals visible standing while others are sitting or lying down as the boat glides through the water.
Dead Tree, Garibaldi Park
In the quietude of 1927, John Varley II (the Younger) captured a moment of profound stillness in his evocative landscape, Dead Tree, Garibaldi Park. At first glance, the viewer is drawn to the skeletal silhouette of a prominent tree in the foreground, its trunk thick and weathered, stripped of its foliage. This central figure serves as a powerful memento mori, a stark reminder of the cycles of life and decay…
Utvalget av John Varley fortsetter, fra 11 til 17
Motivene som fanget John Varleys blikk
De fire motivene som går igjen hyppigst i disse originalverkene, hver med sitt fremste eksempel.
Urban landscape 2 verk
19th century egypt 2 verk
Architecture 2 verk
Cairo cityscape 2 verk
Museene som har John Varleys originalverk
De 3 museene som innehar flest av maleriene på denne siden.
| Museum | By | Verker av John Varley | Malerier fra denne listen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaughan | 2 | Night Ferry, Vancouver, Dead Tree, Garibaldi Park | |
| 1 | The Gate of Justice, Alhambra, Granada | ||
| Victoria | 1 | Church at Yale, BC, 1930 |
John Varley år for år: originalverkene som definerer hvert år
Fra 1886 til 1927 arbeidet John Varley i 42 år: utvalget følger denne lange karrieren år for år, gjennom de fineste originalverkene.
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Dead Tree, Garibaldi Park
In the quietude of 1927, John Varley II (the Younger) captured a moment of profound stillness in his evocative landscape, Dead Tree, Garibaldi Park. At first glance, the viewer is drawn to the skeletal silhouette of a prominent tree in the foreground, its trunk thick and weathered, stripped of its foliage. This central figure serves as a powerful memento mori, a stark reminder of the cycles of life and decay…
Samlere spør om maleriene til John Varley
Hvilket verk er John Varley mest kjent for?Avslør svaret
The Gate of Justice, Alhambra, Granada (1886), Greenway. Deretter følger Night Ferry, Vancouver (1937) og Dead Tree, Garibaldi Park (1927).
Hvor gammel var John Varley da The Gate of Justice, Alhambra, Granada ble laget?Avslør svaret
36 år gammel: The Gate of Justice, Alhambra, Granada er fra 1886, og John Varley ble født i 1850.
Hva er de ti mest kjente maleriene til John Varley?Avslør svaret
The Gate of Justice, Alhambra, Granada, Night Ferry, Vancouver, Dead Tree, Garibaldi Park, A Well At Abbassieh, Near Cairo, Mosque Near The Bab Al-nasr, Cairo, Medical College Hospital, Calcutta, Near The Gate Of The Zueylah, Cairo, The Mosque Of Emir Mindar, Cairo, The Citadel And Mosque Of Mehemet-ali Of The Desert og Game El Syer, Cairo. Rangeringen ovenfor viser årstall og museum for hvert verk.
Hvor mange malerier etterlot John Varley?Avslør svaret
Vår katalog inneholder 17 verk av John Varley, datert fra 1886 til 1927.
I hvilke museer henger mesterverkene til John Varley?Avslør svaret
Hovedsakelig i McMichael Canadian Art Collection (Vaughan), Greenway og Royal BC Museum (Victoria). Museumslisten ovenfor viser alle.
Hva er de første og de siste kjente originalverkene til John Varley?Avslør svaret
På denne siden er det eldste The Gate of Justice, Alhambra, Granada (1886) og det nyeste Dead Tree, Garibaldi Park (1927).
Hvilke motiver valgte John Varley oftest?Avslør svaret
Urban landscape (2), 19th century egypt (2) og Architecture (2), fordelt på 17 verk på denne siden.
Hvilken kunstretning tilhører John Varley?Avslør svaret
Impressionism, basert på originalene på denne siden.
Hvilke verk av John Varley stilles ut på McMichael Canadian Art Collection?Avslør svaret
Night Ferry, Vancouver og Dead Tree, Garibaldi Park: McMichael Canadian Art Collection, Vaughan har 2 av verkene på denne siden.
John Varley: liv og virke
John Varley II (the Younger): A Quiet Observer of British Landscape
John Varley II (the Younger), born in London in 1850, was a British landscape painter who quietly established himself as a significant contributor to the Victorian artistic tradition. While overshadowed by his father, John Varley I – a celebrated Romantic artist known for his dramatic depictions of mountainous scenery – John Varley II carved out a distinctive path focused on meticulous observation and subtle tonal variations, reflecting the influence of Impressionism alongside the core tenets of British landscape painting.- Early Life & Training: Born into an artistic family, John Varley II received his initial training from his father, absorbing the Romantic spirit and mastering watercolour techniques that prioritized capturing atmospheric effects over precise detail. This formative experience instilled in him a deep appreciation for the beauty of nature and a commitment to portraying it with sensitivity.
- Notable Works & Style: Varley II’s oeuvre comprises numerous landscapes predominantly featuring British coastal regions, particularly Cornwall and Dorset. His paintings are characterized by a restrained palette—often dominated by muted greens, blues, and browns—and an emphasis on capturing the nuances of light and shadow. Unlike his father's bolder brushstrokes, Varley II favored delicate washes and subtle gradations to convey mood and texture.
- Influences & Connections: Though largely independent in his artistic vision, Varley II benefited from connections within the British art world. He admired artists like Claude Monet and Eugène Boudin, whose Impressionistic approach encouraged him to prioritize capturing fleeting moments of visual experience. Furthermore, he collaborated with William Blake on several illustrations for Blake’s poems, demonstrating a shared fascination with mythology and symbolism.
- Achievements & Legacy: Varley II achieved considerable recognition during his lifetime, exhibiting extensively in London and establishing himself as a respected member of the Royal Watercolour Society. His paintings continue to be admired for their understated beauty and masterful execution—testaments to his dedication to capturing the essence of British landscapes with quiet grace.
- Museum Collections: Several Varley II canvases reside in prominent museums across Europe, including The Museum of John Paul II Collection in Warsaw where you can admire “Dead Tree, Garibaldi Park” and “Night Ferry, Vancouver”. These artworks offer invaluable insights into the artistic sensibilities of the Victorian era and underscore Varley II’s enduring contribution to British art history.