Fisherman with Net by Frédéric Bazille, oil on canvas, 1868. Initially a medical student, he finally pursued his love for painting working with some of the great French
Initially a medical student, he finally pursued his love for painting working with some of the great French Impressionists. Sadly, he was killed in the Franco-Prussian war at the young age of 31 having only painted for a few years.
Markus Lüpertz at The Hirshhorn. This is Tent 46-Dithyrambic. Distemper on Canvas. 1965. Apparently he was inspired by a retail catalog featuring different types of tents.
Donald Duck’s Wedding, oil on canvas, 1963
Well, after lamenting the advent of abstract expressionism, I was thrilled to come across the show by Markus Lüpertz at the Hirshhorn in Washington DC that does not cast aside figurative painting entirely.
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This painting by the Egyptian-born artist is in the Phoenix Art Museum
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Subtly minimalist and essential expression of an apple @ Phoenix Art Museum 
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This is Bearer (2013) seen at Telfair Museum in Savannah earlier this year.
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Posted by Intagrate Lite I enjoyed my visit to the exquisitely designed Brandywine River Museum of Art where works by several generations of Wyeths are on display. The main attraction of course, are the paintings by Andrew Wyeth. One can also tour his studio which is a short drive from …
