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(For decades, the reverse was gallery sealed, in the last week removed for inspection) Signed on reverse, by hand, in large lettering.  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDame Louise Etiennette Sidonie Henderson \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(1912-1994)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLouise Etiennette Sidonie Sauze was born on the 21st of April, in 1902; at Boulogne sur Seine, Paris, France. She was the only child of Lucie Jeanne Alphonsine Guerin and her husband, Daniel Paul Louis Sauze; secretary to the sculptor Auguste Rodin. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003eIn Paris, she met her future husband Hubert Henderson, a New Zealander. Hubert returned to New Zealand in 1923 and proposed to Louise. She was married to Hubert by proxy, in Paris, before emigrating to New Zealand, in 1925. She settled with her husband in Christchurch, where she began studies at the Canterbury School of Art. 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Although he had publicly criticized Franz Marc and the Blaue Reiter’s impulse toward abstraction and spirituality in 1912, harrowing experiences of the war led him to incorporate strategies of distortion, angularity, and exaggerated color. After the war, Beckmann settled in Frankfurt but maintained ties to Berlin art circles. Focused on urban themes, especially the disaffection of postwar society, and often depicted life as a theater or circus in tightly compressed compositions, which he sometimes elaborated in portfolio format. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore than five hundred of Max Beckmann's works were removed from public collections by the Nazis, in 1937; classified by the Nazis as \"degenerate art\". Beckmann waited out the remainder of World War II in Amsterdam, then later assumed teaching positions in St. Louis and New York. 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In 1857, however, Church leapt to nationwide, and even international prominence, with his seven-foot-wide picture Niagara, (Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.); which stunned spectators in New York and in Great Britain, (where it was shown in 1857 and 1858), with its combination of breadth and uncanny verisimilitude.    \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrederic Edwin Church\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(1826-1900)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 1890\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOil on Canvas, laid and secured onto the board in preservation; upon framing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld original framer's label from New York, which is still present on the reverse.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere are traces of some broken writing\/lettering is present, but completely unreadable, at this point. 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John Armstrong was born in Hastings, Sussex, the son of a clergyman; a factor which may have had an impact on his subsequent interest in religious subjects. He originally studied law, then in 1913–14 attended St John's Wood Art School. After wartime service in the Royal Field Artillery, in which his record was significantly more distinguished than that as a student, he embarked on a career as a theatre designer in London.    \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt was through his friendship with the actors Elsa Lanchester and Charles Laughton, that he attracted several patrons for his painting. Lillian Courtauld, the wife of Samuel *Courtauld, commissioned him to decorate a room in their home at 20 Portman Square. He held his first solo exhibition at the *Leicester Galleries in 1928 with paintings of doll-like figures that reminded the critic Anthony Bertram of the model theatre. 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A pivotal moment in the artist's career when he abandoned his early cubist and figurative works during his WPA era, in favor of Frankenthaler's stain method. This painting reflects the Morris Louis's earliest cubism and figurative works of his WPA period, with elements of an experimental method just prior to his complete adoption of his Color Field style.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMorris Louis was a prominent painter associated with the American Color Field movement (born Morris Louis Bernstein). Morris changed his name formally by legal deed in 1938. Morris Louis studied at the Maryland Institute of Fine and Applied Arts, Baltimore (1927–32), and assisted in painting a Works Progress Administration (WPA) mural for a public school in Baltimore. From 1936 to 1940, he lived in New York, where he attended the workshops of David Alfaro Siqueiros and became acquainted with the use of commercial enamel paints. 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Andrews's work was imbued with an instinct for capturing the mood and social behavior of a familiar milieu: on this occasion, family holidays on the coast of his native Norfolk. In the 1960s, Andrews was occupied with large party scenes that came to epitomize the decade's pleasure-seeking. Images appropriated from the media, fashion, pop music, literature, and the cinema were all incorporated into paintings of people he knew.   \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe anonymity of touch and a thin surface of spray-painted acrylic paint were fully exploited in the Lights series of paintings: scenes of a skyscraper, ocean liner, pier, and so forth, seen from the aerial perspective of a gas balloon. Between 1976 and 1986, Andrews made 25 pictures of an estate in Scotland where he participated in deerstalking. Panoramic vistas and a sensual response to the light and forms of hills and valleys also characterized the paintings and watercolors, begun in 1983 after a trip to Australia, of Ayers Rock and the area around it; these works explored the common ground between Aboriginal sacred sites and Western religious and ethical beliefs. In 1992 Andrews moved back to London, and in 1994 completed The Thames at Low Tide (London, priv. col.). His last works continued to explore the idea of belonging and spiritual release.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBibliography: \u2028Michael Andrews (exh. cat., intro. L. Gowing; London, Hayward Gal.; Edinburgh, Fruitmarket Gal.; U. Manchester, Whitworth A.G.; 1981)\u2028Rock of Ages Cleft for Me. Recent Paintings by Michael Andrews (exh. cat. by M. Andrews and W. Feaver, London, Anthony d'Offay Gal., 1986)\u2028Michael Andrews: The Delectable Mountain: The Ayers Rock Series and Other Landscape Paintings (exh. cat., intro. B. 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Delicate mastery in the soft details of the partridge, in a similar composition as many of the artist's still life paintings of game birds, signals a mature work by the master painter. Jan Fyt, (Johannes Fijt), a Flemish painter, draughtsman, and etcher, was born in March of 1611 in Antwerp, Brabant, Spanish Netherlands, (a territory which is now in Belgium]. Jan Fyt was a Flemish Baroque painter known for his technical mastery in the rendering of animals. Apprenticed to a painter when scarcely more than 10 years old, Fyt was accepted into the Guild of St. Luke as a master at age 20 and over the next 30 years produced a vast number of pictures with facility and power. His forte was the depiction of animal life in its most varied forms. One of the leading animaliers of the 17th century, he was known for his refined depictions of animals as game, and his lush hunting pieces. Jan Fyt was born in Antwerp as the son of a wealthy merchant. 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The Italian art historian Pellegrino Antonio Orlandi stated in his Abecedario Pittorico of 1704, that Fyt also spent time in Spain and London. Fyt joined the Guild of Romanists, in 1650. The Guild of Romanists was a society of notables and artists that was active in Antwerp, from the 16th to 18th century. It was a condition of membership that the member had visited Rome. In the year 1652, the Guild.Fyt’s animal still life paintings are generally more refined than those of Frans Snyders, as he catered primarily to the tastes of an aristocratic clientele. His palette was influenced by his exposure to Italian art and was more striking than that of Snyders. Fyt’s Baroque compositional style differed also from those of Snyders. Fyt was particularly skilled in the delicate rendering of the various textures of the fur and plumage of the animals he depicted. 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The subject's face is rendered with a high degree of detail, particularly around the eyes, which convey a deep, introspective gaze. Fechin's use of light and shadow enhances the subject's features and adds a sense of depth and realism to the painting. The brushstrokes are dynamic and textured, particularly in the background and the subject's clothing, creating a contrast with the smoother treatment of the face. This technique adds a sense of movement and vitality to the work, typical of Fechin's style. 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It was while he was in Europe that he met Rousseau, Matisse, and Pablo Picasso. Later in life, Weber became increasingly interested in Hebrew mysticism, and often depicted Jewish families and rabbis. He died on October 4, 1961 in Great Neck, NY. Today, Weber’s works are in the collections of the Art Institute of Chicago, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, The Museum of Modern Art in New York, the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, and the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid, among others.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRef: http:\/\/www.artnet.com\/artists\/max-weber-4\/\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Weber\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(1881-1961)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRussian-born, Jewish American Painter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFauve Landscape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCubist, Modernist, Fauvism, Expressionism\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 1914\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatercolor, Gouache, Pastel, Ink Drawing\/Painting, on Paper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe painting measures approximately 7 3\/4\" X 12\", and is unframed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigned very lightly, lower middle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePainting is part of a group of 5 paintings by Max Weber; from a farmhouse in Maine \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 of two paintings by Max Weber listed on our page\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe painting is in very good, original condition. 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Wonderful detail, with a beautiful light shining through a moody sky, over a highly detailed impressionistic landscape; the qualities contained in better paintings, by the artist.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelated cataloged works by Soren Emil Carlsen: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ehttp:\/\/www.artcyclopedia.org\/art\/emil-carlsen-strand.jpg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ehttps:\/\/i.pinimg.com\/736x\/42\/a8\/f7\/42a8f720c828689fab020debd53eb670--wood-interiors-emil.jpg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRef: http:\/\/www.npshistory.com\/publications\/wefa\/an-artists-retreat-hrs.pdf\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Branchville, the Art Colony, and New Directions in Art, 1893-1900\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e”142 Larkin detailed Paul Remy’s service, much of his evidence based on letters between Julian and his brother John in the 1890s:  \u003cbr\u003eFrom all accounts, Paul was a hard worker - ‘always at work,’ John noted. He was a skilled traditional plowman, working with the farm’s ‘two mighty oxen, who upturn huge boulders in the furrow.’ It was noted at various times that he brought in the hay, made haystacks in early August, cut oats, cleared a field for sowing winter rye, and dealt with wet corn overheating in the barn from spontaneous combustion. He at times corresponded with JAW about the work of the farm; of course, these missing letters would greatly have illuminated the details of farm operations.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003epg. 69\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Of course, at Branchville, Weir also had a somewhat different goal than that of other artist retreats or colonies. There, he created the environment of a traditional farm. Hay was the most important crop, followed by corn.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003epg 98\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoren Emil Carlsen\u003cbr\u003e(1853 – 1932)\u003cbr\u003eDanish American\u003cbr\u003eRealism, tonalism, modernism, impressionism\u003cbr\u003eOil on Canvas\u003cbr\u003e16\" X 20\", plus frame\u003cbr\u003eSigned lower right\u003cbr\u003eLandscape genre with workers, bales of hay with horses\u003cbr\u003ePeasants in the fields\u003cbr\u003eRelated works of similar titles, cataloged for Soren Emil Carlsen\u003cbr\u003eThe painting's subject\/location is possibly the fields from Julian Alden Weir's Connecticut farm, where one of the primary crops, was hay, for the farm, which was also used as an artist's retreat. (Emil Carlsen spent some time at the Weir farm, at this time- also known as Branchville, the Art Colony; (see above biographical references\/online links)\u003cbr\u003eThe estimated age is approximately 1930, or a bit earlier. Canvas retains the original old nails, along the side, attaching the canvas to the wooden stretcher bars. Later, staples were added, and it appears the canvas may have been relined, mid-century. (there is an old label, on the reverse, from a California framer\/restorer)\u003cbr\u003eNo overpaints or restorations are evidenced, under blacklight.\u003cbr\u003eThe painting is in the original vintage antique frame, which appears to have, at one point in time, been re-painted. There is a small chip. 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Early contact with the art of Vincent van Gogh stimulated Pechstein's development toward expressionism. After studying art at the School of Applied Arts and then at the Royal Art Academy in Dresden, Pechstein met Erich Heckel and joined Die Brücke in 1906. He was the only member to have formal art training. Later in Berlin, he helped to found the Neue Sezession and gained recognition for his decorative and colorful paintings that were lent from the ideas of Van Gogh, Matisse, and the Fauves. His paintings eventually became more primitivist, incorporating thick black lines and angular figures. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePechstein first visited the fishing village of Nidden in 1909, (which is now in the territory of Lithuania). 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Sixteen of his works were displayed in the Entartete Kunst (Degenerate Art) exhibition in 1937. During this time, Pechstein went into seclusion in rural Pomerania.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMax Pechstein was a professor at the Berlin Academy for ten years before his dismissal by the Nazis in 1933. He was reinstated in 1945 and subsequently won numerous titles and awards for his work. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePechstein was also a prolific printmaker, producing 421 lithographs, 315 woodcuts and linocuts, and 165 intaglio prints, mostly etchings.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe died in West Berlin. He is buried on the Evangelischer Friedhof Alt-Schmargendorf, in Berlin. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHermann Max Pechstein\u003cbr\u003e(1881-1955)\u003cbr\u003eGerman Expressionist\u003cbr\u003eDie Brucke\u003cbr\u003eA person walking down a main sunlit road through a Nidden fishing village landscape, with trees and cottages\u003cbr\u003eEstimated at approximately 1932. \u003cbr\u003ePainting is still housed in the original era vintage frame\u003cbr\u003eMeasures approximately 16\"HX 21.4\"W; plus frame.\u003cbr\u003eNails hold the canvas to the wood stretcher bars\u003cbr\u003eThe painting has writing on the reverse, non-legible. (Possibly a title), upper left corner on the wood stretcher bars; starts start with \"Die\"; (writing is written in German). Possibly a notation to another member of the group. In large letters, old graphite\/pencil appears to state \"PECH\". The painting has light writing along the lower edge; the writing has faded and is illegible. 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He was born in Berlin on 8 December 1922 to Lucie and Ernst L. Freud. His mother named him \"Lucian\" in honor of the ancient writer Lucian of Samosata. In 1933, Freud's family moved to England to escape the rise of Nazism, and he became a British citizen in 1939. Freud attended various art schools and served in the British Merchant Navy during World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInitially influenced by surrealism, Freud's early career as a painter transitioned towards realism in the 1950s. His paintings often depicted friends and family members in somber settings, characterized by psychological depth and thickly textured brushwork. Freud was known for his intense privacy and demanding painting process, which involved extended and rigorous sittings with his models. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreud's art gained recognition internationally and was associated with the \"School of London,\" a group of figurative artists working in London during the same period. His paintings often featured unconventional compositions, the use of animals, and the exploration of the human form. Freud's portraits captured his subjects' physicality and psychological depth, displaying a profound understanding of the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLater in his career, Freud focused primarily on portraiture, with some of his notable subjects including Leigh Bowery, Sue Tilley, and Queen Elizabeth II. His paintings fetched high prices in the art market, with \"Benefits Supervisor Sleeping\" selling for a record-breaking amount in 2008. Freud's works have been exhibited in major galleries and museums worldwide, and retrospectives of his art have been held in prominent institutions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLucian Freud passed away in London on 20 July 2011, leaving behind a significant legacy as one of the most influential British artists of his time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreud's success in the art market continued to grow throughout his career. In 2008, his painting \"Benefits Supervisor Sleeping\" (1995), a portrait of Sue Tilley, sold for a record-breaking $33.6 million at Christie's New York, making it the most expensive artwork by a living artist at that time. In 2015, another painting titled \"Benefits Supervisor Resting\" fetched a staggering $56 million at auction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite his financial success, Freud remained dedicated to his artistic vision and continued to paint with great intensity and precision. He had a distinctive style characterized by thickly impastoed brushwork, somber color palettes, and psychological depth. His portraits were often intimate and revealing, capturing the essence of his subjects and exploring the complex relationship between artist and model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreud's reputation as one of the most influential figurative painters of the 20th century grew over the years. His work was celebrated in numerous exhibitions and retrospectives, including a major retrospective at London's Hayward Gallery in 1988 and a retrospective at Tate Britain in 2002. His paintings and drawings were widely collected by museums and private collectors around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn 20 July 2011, Lucian Freud passed away in London. His legacy as a master of figurative art lives on, and his impact on the art world continues to be felt. His grave can be found in Highgate Cemetery, where he rests in peace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLucian Freud's contribution to the art world, particularly in the realm of figurative painting, is widely recognized and celebrated. His ability to capture the rawness and vulnerability of his subjects, combined with his technical skill and uncompromising dedication to his craft, has left an indelible mark on the art world. 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She appears to be lost in prayer. The skin of the subject appears to have a luminous glowing quality; (almost angelic). The pigments used by the artist are verde green and a blue made of ground blue lapis lazuli into a powder, called \"Ultramarine.\" Ultramarine is a prevalent component of art history and was a very expensive pigment; (costing more than gold per ounce). Very few artists could afford this pigment, and the popular artists that could afford to purchase the pigment for select clients typically used this pigment very sparingly and mixed it in with other pigments, which darkened the shade considerably over the last few centuries. This painting's ultramarine was purely applied, indicating this was a very important painting to the artist. The painting is in very good condition. There is a tiny fleck of missing paint as well as a few other very small chips of missing paint. There have been no restorations\/corrections or overpaint; all of the paint is original to the painting, from the artist. The painting has been cleaned of darkened varnish, and given a light layer of varnish. The copper sheet is no longer perfectly flat and has a bit of a curve to the sheet. The painting's measurements are approximately 9.5\" X 12.2\". The painting is not in the original frame.                \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTitian, also known as Tiziano Vecellio or Tiziano Vecelli, was an Italian Renaissance painter from the Venetian school. Born in 1488\/90 in Pieve di Cadore, Republic of Venice, he is widely regarded as the greatest Italian painter of his time. Throughout his lifetime, Titian's extraordinary talent was recognized and acclaimed, and his reputation has remained untarnished over the centuries. In 1590, art theorist Giovanni Lomazzo even hailed him as \"the sun amidst small stars, not only among the Italians but all the painters of the world.\"   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTitian's genius encompassed all aspects of the painter's art, showcasing his greatness in various domains. His portraits delved into the depths of human character, capturing them with striking pictorial brilliance. His religious compositions spanned the entire spectrum of emotions, ranging from the enchanting depictions of youthful Madonnas to the profound and tragic scenes of the late Crucifixion and the Entombment. In his mythological works, he masterfully conveyed the joy and abandonment of the ancient pagan world. Notably, his portrayals of the nude Venus (Venus and Adonis) and Danae (Danae with Nursemaid) set a standard for physical beauty and sensuous eroticism that has never been surpassed. Titian's excellence was such that renowned artists like Peter Paul Rubens and Nicolas Poussin paid him the compliment of imitating his style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTitian's early life and career were shaped by influential figures and significant collaborations. Born into a modest family, with his father Gregorio di Conte dei Vecelli and his mother Lucia, he grew up in Pieve di Cadore, a village nestled amidst the lofty peaks of the Alps. At the age of nine, he journeyed to Venice with his brother Francesco to live with their uncle and apprentice under Sebastiano Zuccato, a master of mosaics. However, it was under the tutelage of Giovanni Bellini, the preeminent Venetian painter of the time, that Titian truly flourished. His early works reflect the influence of his training and his association with another follower of Bellini, Giorgione of Castelfranco. In 1508, they collaborated on the frescoes of the Fondaco dei Tedeschi, marking a pivotal moment in Titian's career. The surviving fragments of the frescoes, particularly the Allegory of Justice attributed to Titian, offer glimpses of the idealism and physical beauty that characterized the works of both artists. Differentiating between Giorgione's and Titian's paintings from this period is challenging due to limited evidence and varying opinions among art critics. Italian writers tended to attribute a disproportionate number of works to Titian during his youth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTitian's first independent commission was to create frescoes depicting three miracles of St. Anthony of Padua. Among these, the Miracle of the Speaking Infant showcases exceptional composition. Notably, after Giorgione's death in 1510, Titian undertook the task of adding a landscape background to Giorgione's unfinished Sleeping Venus. This fact is documented by contemporary writer Marcantonio Michiel. 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The painting's measurements are approximately 13.6” X 19.8”. There has been some professional restoration to correct a tear in the center of the image; (along the top of the skull). The length can be determined by the patch, verso; (as well as the last image that is included of the painting before restoration). There is very minimal overpaint that is isolated to this area; (as well as no more than 3 tiny chips of missing paint). Other than these isolated areas, there is no overpaint, and all other paint present is original to the painting. The painting is signed to the lower right, along the bottom, and \"Vincent\" under the book, respectively. Verso, remnants of the signature remain along the wooden stretcher bar,(and engraved somewhat into the bars), as well as a year of either 1885\/1886. The painting has some degradation of the canvas, over the years, and may need to be relined at a future date. The book in the painting is likely a bible. There are interesting initials within the binding of the book. Upon examination, the first column has a large capital, \"A.\" The Second column from the top, along the binding, has the large capital letter \"B\"; (the Dutch word for the Bible is \"Bijbel\"). The next few initials down the binding appear to be the initial \"V\". The painting was completed the same year as another still life with a skeleton smoking,\u0026amp;nbsp; as well as another painting that is a still life of a bible. (There are at least a few artworks with the theme of a skull or skeleton in this period and latter periods) This painting appears to be a culmination of both subjects in his other works, (A Skull and a Bible), as well as the theme of a still life representing natural death, (Nature Morte), completed by the artist, that year. The colors are very typical of the artist, having abandoned completely somber tones, he adopts carmine, emerald, and cobalt blue. His palette becomes richer in color in Antwerp, yet retains the monochrome elements of a post-impressionistic Jean Francois Millet.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt should be noted that the colors have changed somewhat during the photographic process. The painting was acquired by private sale from a collector in the south of France and has had restorations and research proceed after the latest acquisition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVincent Willem van Gogh, a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter, is renowned as one of the most influential figures in Western art history. Despite struggling with depression and poverty throughout his life, Van Gogh created a vast body of work, including landscapes, still lifes, portraits, and self-portraits. His art is characterized by bold colors and expressive brushwork, which played a crucial role in shaping modern art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNuenen and Antwerp (1883–1886)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVan Gogh painted several groups of still-life oil paintings in 1885. During his two-year stay in Nuenen, he completed numerous drawings and watercolors and nearly 200 oil paintings. His palette consisted mainly of somber earth tones, particularly dark brown, and showed very little sign of the vivid colors that distinguished his later work. In August his work was publicly exhibited for the first time, in the shop windows of the dealer Leurs in The Hague. In Antwerp, he applied himself to the study of color theory and spent time in museums; particularly studying the work of Peter Paul Rubens, and broadened his palette to include carmine, cobalt blue, and emerald green. 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His artistic genius found expression in over 3,000 illustrations and numerous paintings, which have left a lasting impact on American visual culture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWyeth's career began with a groundbreaking commission for \"The Saturday Evening Post,\" and his most iconic works emerged from his association with the publishing company Charles Scribner’s Sons. He illustrated over 25 books, including the much-loved \u003cem\u003eTreasure Island\u003c\/em\u003e by Robert Louis Stevenson, where his illustrations captured the imagination of generations of readers. His vibrant use of color, attention to detail, and ability to convey dynamic storytelling became his trademarks.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough best known for his illustrations, Wyeth also pursued fine art and landscape painting. His works often depicted rural life, historical scenes, and the American countryside, blending realism with an idealized sense of wonder. 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The oil painting has a catalog label verso,, with the designation of number 395 (label verso). The painting is signed in the lower left corner, and the painting's measurements are approximately 24\" X 34.15\". In 1826, while in Italy, Corot painted a preparatory study of the Bridge at Narni for which he based a larger oil painting titled, \"The View at Narni\", which was exhibited at the Salon of 1827. This painting is estimated to have been created at that approximate time, around 1826-1829. Corot's time in Italy and his study of the Roman counyryside were a significant influence on his work and helped bridge the gap between traditional and plein air painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e    The painting's gold-carved wood frame has an avocado velveteen outer mat, which is estimated to be from the 1960s era. There is an overall crackle; in some areas, there are chips of missing paint, as shown in the images. Restoration will likely need to be performed on this painting, yet it would be highly rewarding for a particular collector of fine French neo-classical paintings.       \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJean-Baptiste-Camille Corot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJean-Baptiste-Camille Corot (July 16, 1796 – February 22, 1875) was a French landscape and portrait painter who played a pivotal role in the transition from the classical tradition of landscape painting to the plein air techniques that inspired the Impressionists. Known for his poetic depictions of nature, Corot is celebrated for his ability to capture light, atmosphere, and the tranquil beauty of rural landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly Life and Training\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorot was born in Paris to a family of prosperous merchants. His father was a cloth merchant, and his mother owned a millinery shop, ensuring financial stability that allowed Corot to pursue his artistic ambitions without monetary constraints. Initially destined for a career in commerce, Corot began studying painting seriously in his mid-20s, a late start by artistic standards. He trained under the neoclassical painters Achille Etna Michallon and Jean-Victor Bertin, who emphasized classical landscapes inspired by the works of Nicolas Poussin and Claude Lorrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtistic Style and Career\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorot’s early works were firmly rooted in the classical tradition, featuring idealized landscapes with mythological or historical themes. However, his artistic journey significantly turned during his travels to Italy in the 1820s. 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He influenced the Barbizon School, a group of French painters dedicated to naturalistic landscapes, and later the Impressionists, who admired his loose brushwork and sensitivity to light and mood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorot was highly regarded in his time despite being a precursor to modern movements. He exhibited regularly at the Paris Salon and received several prestigious honors, including the Legion of Honor in 1846. By the time of his death, Corot was one of the most revered artists in France, affectionately referred to as \"Père Corot\" (Father Corot).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLater Life and Death\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorot remained a modest and private individual throughout his life, dedicating himself to his art and supporting younger, struggling artists. 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He took photographs and made field sketches to use as references for his later large- scale studio paintings.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlbert Bierstadt's awe- inspiring depictions of the Rocky Mountains and Sierra Nevada captured the public's imagination and brought him immense fame and fortune. His works commanded record prices, and he was elected a member of the National Academy of Design. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlbert Bierstadt is recognized for his powerful impact on American identity and for his role in the movement for the preservation of national parks, through his majestic artworks. Bierstadt's works are well- represented in the permanent public collections of numerous museums, such as the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Amon Carter Museum of American Art (Ft. 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The painting is oil on canvas, attached to a board panel. The painting 13\" X 16, plus the frame, and is in very good condition and signed very faintly in two areas, lower left, with the year 1887. The back remains gallery sealed, with a label from the original 19th C. French gallery in Montparnasse, Paris, Havard Freres.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSir John Lavery was a renowned Irish painter recognized for his portraits and depictions of wartime scenes.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in inner North Belfast, Lavery relocated to Scotland during his childhood and attended the Haldane Academy in Glasgow during the 1870s. In the early 1880s, he continued his artistic education at the Académie Julian in Paris. Lavery returned to Glasgow and became associated with the Glasgow School, where he studied under Joseph Crawhall II, supported by the patronage of shipowner William Burrell. 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In essence, securities financing transactions (SFTs); allow firms and investors to use assets, such as the shares or bonds they own, to secure funding for future activities, using a Title Transfer Collateral Arrangement. Typically, the loan amount is often approximately 50% of the listed value of an artwork. The Security Collateral Arrangement contains a right of use that includes Reuse Risk and Consequences of: Overseas Securities Lender's Agreement, Security Collateral Arrangement containing a right of use enforced by an ISDA Master Agreement incorporating a New York Law ISDA Credit Support Annex; (Article 15 of the UK's security financing). At this time, the UK was still part of the EU and had not embarked on Brexit; (the public vote was in 2016, and was implemented in Jan 2020).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"R' is representative of the new regulations agreed to by the European Union in 2015-16. 7BB was a clause added specifically for fine art collateral to promote transparency among EU banks. A collector with a collection worth over $10 million or more, can use art for collateral to secure liquidity to expand their collection. This painting was acquired by the current owner within the last approximately 6 years. Many banks in the EU use this collateral and can sell the collateral if this loan is not repaid, in a buy\/repurchase agreement. Banks in the US secure collateral for banks in the EU, and will occasionally buy part of the loan percentage as equity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the time of the securing of this loan, there were two insurance policies ensured through Century National Insurance Company that was claimed in the early 2000s on a painting that was from 750k-1 million, by Withey \u0026amp; Co., (1444 West El Segundo Blvd. Gardena, CA 90249; 310-523-9122 or 9178).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting was replaced with an object of equal value by the insurance company, and the claims were canceled. This painting as part of a French\/European collection was rarely viewed but has the very strong provenance necessary to secure an SFT. Routinely, these SFTs are also coordinated through Christie's Auction House, for sellers to guarantee an amount for the painting, from a seller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContact Us:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epacificfineart@gmail.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e424-259-3290\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Pacific Fine Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45531117486268,"sku":null,"price":489999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0101\/9550\/1153\/files\/JSSSargentTangiersMarketWFrame1.jpg?v=1686025418"},{"product_id":"jackson-pollock-very-early-original-vintage-expressionist-still-life-oil-painting-samovar-magnolias-manual-arts-high-school-la-ca-copy","title":"Jackson Pollock Very Early Original Vintage 1929 Avant Garde Still Life Oil Painting Study Samovar Tiare Tahiti Manual Arts High School LA CA","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal vintage oil on artist board still life of a samovar with Tiare Tahiti flowers and turnips, by American Abstract Expressionist Jackson Pollock (1912-1956). This painting is extremely rare, and completed when the young artist was still in high school, under the instruction of the artist Frederick John Schwankovsky, while attending Manual Arts High School in Los Angeles, California. There is catalogued painting by Pollock's instructor, Schwankovsky with the same specific still life subject with a samovar and Tiare Tahiti flowers, ( Tahitian Gardenia in the coffee family, Rubiaceae), as this painting by Jackson Pollock was completed in a class with the instructor, in \/ as a study. Jackson Pollock was quoted as stating that Frederick John Schwankovsky, his instructor at Manual Arts High School, had a heavy influence on his work (Grove Dictionary of Art). The painting contains the strong palette of colors associated with Pollock\"s early works, as well as his heavy brushwork with thick paint. The cubism, avant- garde Art Deco manner os apecific to his very early formative period during this year. The painting has a partially legible signature in the lower right corner, with the year 1929, and partial legible initials and writing along the lower portion of the painting. Verso, there are remnants of the artist's signature in several places, as well as old masking tape preserved with the initial J, and #15. The painting measures approximately 12\" x 16\", plus the original vintage wood frame. The painting is in excellent original condition, as well as the original wood frame.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Born in Cody, Wyoming, Jackson Pollock grew up in Arizona and California, showing early artistic talent. He studied in Los Angeles at the Manual Arts High School under artist and instructor, Frederick John Schwankovsky, and later moved to New York in 1930, studying under muralist Thomas Hart Benton at the Art Students League.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1929, the art featured at Manual Arts High School was a unique blend of traditional academic training and a radical introduction to European modernism. Under the leadership of Frederick John Schwankovsky, the school's art department became an incubator for experimental styles and diverse mediums. The 1929 environment was defined by a transition from conservative academic realism to avant- garde experimentation. Schwankovsky introduced his students, including Jackson Pollock and Philip Guston, to European modernism, through slides and journals like \"The Arts\" and \"Creative Art\". This included early explorations of Cubist principles and abstract forms. The 1929 yearbook for the school, \"The Artisan\" featured an aesthetic influenced by Art Deco, specifically a \"Tahiti\" theme that incorporated stylized, decorative motifs popular in the 1920s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Pollock recieved a pivotal contract from Peggy Guggeheim in 1943, leading to his first solo exhibition and allowing him to focus on painting. By the 1950s, his fame grew, but so did his struggles with alcooholism, anxiety, and public pressure. His marriage to fellow artist provided support, but was also complicated by infidelity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePollock tragically passed in a car accident in 1956.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Jackson Pollock is well- represented in the collections of numerous prestigious institutions including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMa) and Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York City,  the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Los Angeles, and the Tate Museum in London.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContact Us\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacificfineart@gmail.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e424-259-3290\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pacific Fine Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45561910657212,"sku":null,"price":429999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0101\/9550\/1153\/files\/20251213_130532.jpg?v=1769689678"}],"url":"https:\/\/pacific-fine-art.com\/collections\/frontpage\/rome.oembed","provider":"Pacific Fine Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}