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Ophavsret Dette værk er i det offentlige domæne. Alec Grieve døde i 1933; ophavsretten varer 70 år efter kunstnerens død, så den udløb i 2003.
I kontekst
Ploughman and Crows — Alec Grieve
Originalen måler 107 × 85 cm (højde × bredde), vist her ved siden af en voksen person af gennemsnitlig højde.
Øverste række: årene. Nederste række: kunstnerens alder ved begyndelsen og slutningen af hver periode — 0 ved fødsel, 69 ved død.
Malet da kunstneren var 39 år gammel. Kunstneren blev 69 år gammel. 2 af de 12 daterede værker af denne kunstner i vores katalog er skabt tidligere.
Skyggelagt: Alec Grieve' livstid (1864–1933) ▲ dette værk, 1903 hvert dateret maleri, årti for årti
Første værker: frem til 1903 Primære arbejdsår: 1903–1922 Senere værker: fra 1922
Disse tre intervaller opdeler de værker i denne katalog, der er dateret, i et første kvartal, en midterste halvdel og et sidste kvartal. De udgør ikke kunstnerens samlede produktion: en tynd periode kan være et hul i dokumentationen snarere end en stille periode. De samme år, som kunstnerens liv er vævet ind i dem
Vælg et af de ovenstående værker: nævn to ting, det har til fælles med dette, og én ting, der er forskellig.
Se flere lignende værker her: artsdot.com/da/art/similar/alec-grieve-ploughman-and-crows-AQUDK6-en/
Målt ud fra billedet
Primær farve
Walnut #655530
Katalogiseret palet
Disse farver i kunstnerens samlede palet Find andre malerier efter farve
De ti førende lande
Find de tre mørkeste lande på kortet. Findes det museum, der opbevarer dette maleri, i et af dem? Skriv én grund på, hvorfor folk langt væk måske ville se på det.
Sammen udgør disse værker 99,9% af den samlede opmærksomhed, som denne kunstners malerier har modtaget i løbet af de sidste tolv måneder. Kataloget indeholder 18 værker af denne kunstner, hvoraf 8 er blevet set mindst én gang. Dette maleri rangerer som nummer 2 af dem med 11,1% af den samlede opmærksomhed. Det samme gælder måned for måned
Søjlerne måler opmærksomhed, ikke kvalitet. Vælg værket øverst og dette her: nævn én ting, der kan gøre et maleri berømt udover selve det tekniske håndværk.
Kunstner og museum
Born in Dundee, Scotland, in 1864, Alec Grieve’s artistic journey was one deeply intertwined with the evocative landscapes and shifting light of his native land. Initially trained at Dundee School of Art, he quickly distinguished himself through a unique approach to depicting the natural world – a fascination with twilight, mist, and the subtle nuances of color that defined the Scottish Highlands and the Tay River region. Grieve wasn’t merely an observer; he was a translator, capturing not just what he saw but also the feeling, the mood, the very essence of these places.
Grieve's early career unfolded against a backdrop of artistic experimentation and social change. He began as a commercial artist in London, working for publishers – a pragmatic step that allowed him to hone his skills and gain exposure. However, it was his return to Dundee in 1890 that truly ignited his creative spirit. He joined the Graphic Arts Association, a vibrant collective of artists pushing boundaries and challenging conventional artistic norms. This association provided a crucial platform for his work, allowing him to develop his distinctive style and establish himself within the local art scene.
Influenced profoundly by the Symbolist movement – particularly the atmospheric nocturnes of James McNeill Whistler – Grieve’s early paintings are characterized by their ethereal quality. The use of muted tones, often dominated by greys, blues, and purples, creates a sense of mystery and melancholy. His depictions of the Tay River, bathed in the soft glow of twilight, became particularly renowned. Works like Nocturne in Grey – the Tay Ferries (1895) exemplify this period, capturing not just the physical appearance of the river but also its intangible spirit.
As Grieve’s artistic vision matured, he began to explore themes beyond purely landscape. He delved into symbolism and religious imagery, creating works such as Death and the Miser (1893) and Sancta Spirita (1897), which reflected his intellectual interests and philosophical leanings. These pieces, while initially met with mixed critical reception – some critics found them overly dark or unsettling – demonstrated a growing depth and complexity in his artistic expression.
However, Grieve’s art wasn't confined to abstract symbolism. He maintained a deep connection to the working class of Dundee, reflecting this empathy through his social commentary. His series The Blind at Work (1894), depicting the lives and struggles of blind individuals in the city’s institution, stands as a powerful testament to his commitment to social justice. This work, alongside paintings like The Ploughman and the Crows (1903), which subtly critiques the exploitative relationship between labor and capital, reveals Grieve's dual role as an artist and a socially conscious advocate.
Following his marriage in 1897, Grieve relocated to Tayport, a coastal town on the Firth of Tay. This move marked a significant shift in his artistic focus. While he continued to explore symbolic themes, his landscapes became increasingly rooted in the specific geography and character of the region. The light, colors, and textures of the Scottish countryside – the rolling hills, the dramatic coastline, and the ever-changing weather – took center stage.
In 1904, he co-founded the Tayport Artists’ Circle, a collective dedicated to promoting local art and fostering a sense of community. This initiative provided a platform for emerging artists and helped solidify Grieve's position as a leading figure in the Dundee artistic scene. His later works, such as Pont du Cheval, Bruges (a pair of paintings depicting the bridge), demonstrate a refined technique and a masterful understanding of light and atmosphere.
Alec Grieve’s career spanned nearly four decades, during which he produced an impressive body of work that continues to resonate with viewers today. While his Symbolist period initially garnered mixed reviews, his later landscapes – characterized by their evocative beauty and subtle social commentary – are now widely recognized as masterpieces of Scottish art. His paintings are held in prominent collections throughout Scotland, including the Perth Museum & Art Gallery and Dundee’s Newburgh-on-Tay.
Grieve's legacy extends beyond his individual artistic achievements. He played a vital role in fostering a vibrant artistic community in Dundee and contributed significantly to the development of Scottish landscape painting. His work serves as a poignant reminder of the power of art to capture not only the physical world but also the emotional and spiritual dimensions of human experience, particularly within the context of a changing society.
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Ploughman and Crows — Alec Grieve
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"Ploughman and Crows" af Alec Grieve fremviser en Gentle kontrast mellem sine lyse og mørke områder.
Et print af "Ploughman and Crows" af Alec Grieve kan bestilles direkte på siden for Kunstprint i høj kvalitet: et fine art-print på bomuldscanvas eller arkivbestandigt lærredspapir.
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