GEORGE LESLIE HUNTER

 

GEORGE LESLIE HUNTER

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Sunday Feature on ART of Architecture

George Leslie Hunter (1877-1931) was a Scottish painter. He was, one the four highly regarded Scottish Colourists-painters. Hunter, began to visit Fife frequently in various seasons, with interim visits to France, Italy.

Hunter, was devoted to his art, forgetting his other appointments. He carried small canvas or board, and produced quick colour sketches plein air. In 1920s, he worked with etching and dry-point, of cottages and landscapes around Ceres. He painted a several still-lifes, landscapes and portraits. The paintings reflect the ‘essence of nature through pure colours and effects of light. He worked pen-ink, water colours and oil paints. He often painted the same objects or locations under different lighting conditions.

   “Seek harmony not contrast. Go from light to dark, not from dark to light. Your work is never light enough. The eye seeks refreshment in painting. Give it joy not mourning. Give everything a distinct outline. Avoid over finish -an impression is not so robust but that its first inspiration will be lost if we try to strengthen everything with detail”. 

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EDVARD WEIE

 

EDVARD WEIE

EDVARD WEIE

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Sunday Feature on ART of Architecture -Gautam Shah

Edvard Weie (1879-1943) was born in Copenhagen, Denmark. He is now regarded as one of the most important colorists of the Danish modernism. He was also inspired by the works of great historical painters. He began with a naturalistic manner, but soon embraced the modernist approach, with emphasis on colours of warm palette and play between light and shadow. He initially worked with ‘subject matter from mythological and literary sources while also working with figure compositions springing entirely from his own imagination’.

Weie was strongly influenced by the visit to Italy and Paris, where he came into contact with French impressionists such as, Cézanne. After returning to Denmark in 1912, he spent a period on the small island of Christiansø near Bornholm. He was one of the earliest participants in the Bornholm school of painters. These artists, each developed an individualistic style, full of experimentation.

 

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EUGÈNE GALIEN-LALOUE part -3 Other Scapes

 

EUGÈNE GALIEN-LALOUE part -3 Other Scapes 

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SUNDAY Feature on ART of Architecture -Gautam Shah

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Eugène Galien-Laloue (1854-1941) was an Impressionist French painter. He painted bustling and cheerful urban life of Paris, on its boulevards, against the famous landmarks and in many seasons and illumination conditions. He was born in the era, when urban life was intensely enjoyable in the Paris city. The city was now illuminated with gas and electric lighting, stretching the day into late evening. It was a time, when affordable and easy means of public transportation, such as horse-drawn carriages, trolley cars, and buses became available.

Eugène Galien-Laloue first studied under his set designer father, Charles-Laloue. In 1877, made his debut at the Salon des Artistes Français. He learnt art through several other jobs. He worked for most of his life in Montmartre. He worked with several pseudonyms.

Eugène Galien-Laloue was a skilled and prolific painter. He also painted landscapes of Normandy, Seine-et-Marne, Marseilles, Italy and Venice. This set, part-III (of 3 parts) covers his other scapes. 

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