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May 23 2011
Ruins of Nimes, Orange and St-Remy
Academician / French / Greco-Roman / Neoclassical / Paintings (Reproductions) - 1 year ago - troycapc
This is a reproduction of “The Ruins of Nimes, Orange and Saint-Remy-de-Provence” by Hubert Robert of 1789. This French artist was fifty-six when he created this masterpiece. He was born in Paris and in 1754 went to Rome in the entourage of the ambassador from the French court. He spent eleven years there and supported himself in the latter years through his work as an artist. He returned to Paris is 1765 and soon became a success in the art circles. He was imprisoned during the Revolution and was almost executed during the Terror. He was released after the death of Robespierre. He became one of the directors of the new museum of the Louvre and continued his success focusing on Neoclassical works. He died in Paris on April 15, 1808. The original of this masterpiece is on display at the Bode-Museum In Berlin.
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Apr 6 2011
The Effect of Fog and Snow seen through a ruined Gothic Colonnade
Academician / British / French / Landscape / Paintings (Reproductions) - 1 year ago - troycapc
This is a reproduction of ” The Effect of Fog and Snow seen through a ruined Gothic Colonnade” of 1826 by Louis Daguerre. This masterpiece was produced by the inventor of the Daguerreotype system of photography. In his mid-thirties he invented the Diorama in 1822. Three years later he partnered with Niepce, the inventor of the first permanent photograph, in an effort to further the invention. In 1839 he announced the completion of the project and was awarded a patent by the French government. When it was released to the public domain by the government, a pension was given to Daguerre and Niepce’s son. The inventor died in 1851. The original painting is 60.5 inches wide and 40 inches high and is the third in a series of Scottish Dioramas. Daguerre was apparently awarded the Cross of the Legion of Honour by Charles X for the three paintings.
Mar 20 2011
Ruined landscape with decorative figures
Academician / Greco-Roman / Italian / Landscape / Paintings (Reproductions) - 1 year ago - troycapc
This is a reproduction of “Ruined Landscape with figures”, an anonymous painting of the first half of the Nineteenth Century. The artist is thought to be Italian. This work is a wonderful example of the preoccupation of the early Nineteenth Century with all things Classical. This work blends in a Romantic style the preoccupation that is usually associated with Neoclassicism. This work is 66 cm wide and 36 cm high. The masterpiece is in a private collection.
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