Em resumo
De todas as obras originais deixadas por Goodridge Roberts, a mais famosa é Nude Boy (1942), da coleção do Galeria Nacional do Canadá, em Ottawa. Logo atrás vêm Nude (1943) e Laurentian Landscape (1957). Nosso catálogo contém 17 obras de Goodridge Roberts; a galeria preservou as 13 que o mundo mais admira, cada uma exibida com sua data, seu museu e sua história.
As 10 principais pinturas de Goodridge Roberts: a escolha da galeria
Seated Nude
The figure rests in a quiet moment within Seated Nude, a work that captures a sense of stillness. Created by the Canadian artist Goodridge Roberts, the painting emerges from a period of focused creative output. The subject sits in a composed manner, inviting a close look at the relationship between form and space. It is a study of the human presence, rendered with the specific intent of the artist's hand.
A seleção de Goodridge Roberts continua, de 11 a 13
Os museus que guardam os originais de Goodridge Roberts
Os 2 museus que detêm a maioria das pinturas desta página.
| Museus | Cidade | Obras de Goodridge Roberts | Pinturas desta lista |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | 12 | Nude Boy, Nude, Laurentian Landscape | |
| Cidade de Québec | 1 | Chemin à Saint-Jovite |
Goodridge Roberts década a década: a obra original que define cada uma
Perguntas de colecionadores sobre as pinturas de Goodridge Roberts
Por qual obra Goodridge Roberts é mais conhecido(a)?Revelar a resposta
Nude Boy (1942), Galeria Nacional do Canadá, Ottawa. Nude (1943) e Laurentian Landscape (1957) vêm a seguir.
Qual era a idade de Goodridge Roberts quando Nude Boy foi feita?Revelar a resposta
38 anos: Nude Boy data de 1942, e Goodridge Roberts nasceu em 1904.
Quais são as dez pinturas mais famosas de Goodridge Roberts?Revelar a resposta
Nude Boy, Nude, Laurentian Landscape, Seated Nude, Chemin à Saint-Jovite, Seated Boy, Still-life, Lake Orford, Self-portrait e Trees, Port-au-Persil. O ranking acima apresenta o ano e o museu de cada uma.
Quantas pinturas Goodridge Roberts deixou?Revelar a resposta
Nosso catálogo contém 17 obras de Goodridge Roberts, datadas de 1939 a 1961.
Em quais museus estão expostas as obras-primas de Goodridge Roberts?Revelar a resposta
Principalmente em Galeria Nacional do Canadá (Ottawa) e Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec (Cidade de Québec). A tabela de museus acima lista todos eles.
Em que anos Goodridge Roberts pintou as suas obras mais famosas?Revelar a resposta
Em 1940s: 5 das 13 obras nesta página foram feitas então, sendo Nude Boy delas.
Quais são as primeiras e as últimas obras originais famosas de Goodridge Roberts?Revelar a resposta
Nesta página, a mais antiga é Chemin à Saint-Jovite (1939) e a mais recente é Rocks and Water, Georgian Bay (1961).
Quais obras de Goodridge Roberts estão expostas no Galeria Nacional do Canadá?Revelar a resposta
Nude Boy, Nude e Laurentian Landscape: o Galeria Nacional do Canadá, Ottawa detém 12 das obras desta página.
Goodridge Roberts: vida e obra
A Life in Color and Form
Born in Bridgetown, Barbados, to parents Theodore Goodridge Roberts and Frances Seymour Allen, Goodridge Roberts was a Canadian painter whose artistic journey spanned several decades. His formal training took him from the École des Beaux-Arts de Montréal to the Art Students League of New York, where he studied under John Sloan, Boardman Robinson, and Max Weber between 1926 and 1928. His diverse body of work included:
- Landscape paintings
- Still lifes
- Figure paintings
- Interiors
His career was marked by significant institutional involvement, including being a charter member of both the Eastern Group of Painters and the Contemporary Arts Society. During the period from 1943 to 1945, he served as an Official Second World War artist for the Royal Canadian Air Force, stationed in England.
Recognition and Legacy
Roberts' reputation grew through numerous exhibitions and prestigious honors. In 1952, his work was selected to represent Canada at the Venice Biennale alongside Emily Carr, David Milne, and Alfred Pellan. His technical skill was recognized by the National Gallery of Canada, which awarded him the Glaxebrook award in 1959 for a landscape painting. Other notable achievements include:
- Winning the A. J. Casson Award in 1964
- Becoming a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts in 1956
- Receiving the Order of Canada in 1969
Beyond his own studio, Roberts was a dedicated teacher, holding positions at the Art Association of Montreal and serving as the resident artist at Queen's University and the University of New Brunswick. Following his death in 1974, his legacy was further explored through museum solo exhibitions, including the 1998 touring retrospective titled Goodridge Roberts Revealed.
