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Av alla originalverk som John Varley lämnade efter sig är det mest kända The Gate of Justice, Alhambra, Granada (1886), som finns i samlingen hos Greenway. Tätt efter följer Night Ferry, Vancouver (1937) och Dead Tree, Garibaldi Park (1927). Vår katalog innehåller 17 verk av John Varley; galleriet har bevarat de 17 som världen beundrar mest, var och en presenterad med sitt datum, sitt museum och sin historia.
John Varleys 10 främsta målningar: galleriets utvalda verk
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…
Urvalet av John Varley fortsätter, 11 till 17
Motiven som fångade John Varleys blick
De fyra motiv som återkommer oftast i dessa originalverk, var och ett med sitt främsta exempel.
Urban landscape 2 verk
19th century egypt 2 verk
Architecture 2 verk
Cairo cityscape 2 verk
Museerna som förvarar John Varleys originalverk
De 3 museer som innehar flest av målningarna på denna sida.
| Museum | Stad | Verk av John Varley | Målningar från denna lista |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 för år: originalen som definierar varje år
Från 1886 till 1927 arbetade John Varley i 42 år: urvalet följer den långa karriären år för år, genom dess främsta originalverk.
Verk per år
Välj ett år för att se originalen.
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…
Samlarfrågor om John Varleys målningar
Vilket verk är John Varley mest känd för?Visa svaret
The Gate of Justice, Alhambra, Granada (1886), Greenway. Night Ferry, Vancouver (1937) och Dead Tree, Garibaldi Park (1927) följer efter.
Hur gammal var John Varley när The Gate of Justice, Alhambra, Granada skapades?Visa svaret
36 år gammal: The Gate of Justice, Alhambra, Granada är från 1886, och John Varley föddes 1850.
Vilka är de tio mest kända målningarna av John Varley?Visa 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 och Game El Syer, Cairo. Rankingen ovan visar varje verks årtal och museum.
Hur många målningar lämnade John Varley efter sig?Visa svaret
Vår katalog innehåller 17 verk av John Varley, daterade från 1886 till 1927.
I vilka museer hänger John Varleys mästerverk?Visa svaret
Främst i McMichael Canadian Art Collection (Vaughan), Greenway och Royal BC Museum (Victoria). Museitabellen ovan listar alla.
Vilka är de första och sista kända originalverken av John Varley?Visa svaret
På den här sidan är det tidigaste The Gate of Justice, Alhambra, Granada (1886) och det senaste Dead Tree, Garibaldi Park (1927).
Vilka motiv valde John Varley oftast?Visa svaret
Urban landscape (2), 19th century egypt (2) och Architecture (2), fördelat på 17 verk på denna sida.
Vilken konstinriktning tillhör John Varley?Visa svaret
Impressionism, om man dömer efter originalen på denna sida.
Vilka verk av John Varley finns utställda på McMichael Canadian Art Collection?Visa svaret
Night Ferry, Vancouver och Dead Tree, Garibaldi Park: McMichael Canadian Art Collection, Vaughan har 2 av verken på denna sida.
John Varley: liv och verk
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.