1904 - 1974

Základné údaje

  • Top 3 works:
    • Nude Boy
    • Nude
    • Laurentian Landscape
  • Born: 1904, Barbados
  • Typical colors: putty
  • Died: 1974
  • Also known as:
    • William Goodridge Roberts
    • غودريدغ روبرتس
    • グッドリッジ・ロバーツ
    • Гудридж Робертс
  • Color intensity: monochromatic
  • Museums on this site:
    • Národná galéria Kanady
    • Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec

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.

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Otázka 1:
Where was Goodridge Roberts born?
Otázka 2:
Which organization did Roberts join as a charter member in 1938?
Otázka 3:
For which organization did Roberts serve as an Official Second World War artist between 1943 and 1945?
Otázka 4:
Which famous American art critic praised Roberts' work in 1963?
Otázka 5:
In which year was Roberts awarded the Glaxebrook award by the National Gallery of Canada?