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Ophavsret Dette værk er i det offentlige domæne. Edward Robert King døde i 1951; ophavsretten varer 70 år efter kunstnerens død, så den udløb i 2021.
I kontekst
Hyde Park Corner — Edward Robert King
Originalen måler 36 × 53 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, 89 ved død.
Malet da kunstneren var 84 år gammel. Kunstneren blev 89 år gammel. 21 af de 38 daterede værker af denne kunstner i vores katalog er skabt tidligere.
Skyggelagt: Edward Robert King' livstid (1862–1951) ▲ dette værk, 1946 hvert dateret maleri, årti for årti
Første værker: frem til 1941 Primære arbejdsår: 1941–1946 Senere værker: fra 1946
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.
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Primær farve
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Katalogiseret palet
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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 92,4% af den samlede opmærksomhed, som denne kunstners malerier har modtaget i løbet af de sidste tolv måneder. Kataloget indeholder 58 værker af denne kunstner, hvoraf 22 er blevet set mindst én gang. Dette maleri rangerer som nummer 4, med 6,9% af den opmærksomhed (200 besøg). 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 the heart of London in 1862, Edward Robert King emerged from a lineage that traced its roots back to the era of Elizabethan England. The son of a solicitor, Robert King, Edward was raised in an environment where intellectual discipline and precision were paramount. While his upbringing suggested a path toward the legal profession, his spirit was irrevocately drawn to the canvas. This early tension between the structured world of law and the fluid beauty of art would later manifest in his unique ability to marry meticulous detail with the soft, atmospheric qualities of the Impressionist movement. His formative years, enriched by travels across continental Europe, allowed him to witness firsthand the shifting tides of European art, fostering a lifelong fascination with how light interacts with the natural world.
King’s formal artistic identity was forged at the prestigious Slade School of Fine Art in London. Under the tutelage of the legendary Frederic Leighton, King absorbed the principles of the Beaux Arts tradition, learning to command composition and form with academic rigor. However, he was not content to remain a mere traditionalist. While his early works often reflected Leighton’s influence through their careful attention to detail—particularly in his coastal scenes of Cornwall—King began to experiment with looser brushstrokes and a more emotive use of color. This evolution allowed him to capture the fleeting, ephemeral moments of light that define the Edwardian era, moving beyond mere representation toward a profound sense of atmosphere.
The soul of King’s oeuvre lies in his deep connection to the British landscape, specifically the rugged and enchanting coastlines of Cornwall. As a prolific watercolorist and oil painter, he became a master of capturing the tranquility of the English countryside. Unlike the turbulent, dramatic Romanticism championed by contemporaries like J.M.W. Turner, King sought a different kind of power: the power of stillness. His paintings of windswept beaches, dramatic cliffs, and sun-drenched villages are characterized by an observational grace that invites the viewer into a state of peaceful contemplation.
His technical repertoire was remarkably versatile, allowing him to navigate various moods and historical moments:
Impressionistic Landscapes: In works such as Houseboats at Milton, King utilized soft, blended tones to evoke the shimmering reflections of water and the gentle movement of coastal life.
Historical Realism: During the tumultuous years of the mid-20th century, his work took on a more poignant, documentary quality. Pieces like Cathedral Amongst the Ruins in the High Street and High Street, Old Portsmouth serve as powerful testaments to resilience, capturing the devastation of London and Portsmouth during World War II with an unflinching yet beautiful realism.
Portraiture and Detail: Beyond the landscape, his ability to render human presence and architectural detail provided a sense of permanence to his otherwise atmospheric scenes.
Though Edward Robert King may have been overlooked by the mainstream art market during much of his lifetime, his historical significance has undergone a profound reassessment in recent decades. He stands as a vital bridge between the disciplined academic traditions of the Victorian era and the more emotive, light-focused sensibilities of the early 20th century. His work does more than merely document landscapes; it preserves the emotional essence of a vanished era—the Edwardian period’s sense of social refinement and its deep-seated reverence for the natural beauty of the British Isles.
Today, scholars and collectors alike look to King’s paintings as windows into the past. His ability to find tranquility amidst devastation—a theme particularly evident in his wartime oils—ensures that his work remains relevant. Through his mastery of watercolor and oil, King achieved a rare feat: he captured the ephemeral nature of light while creating a permanent, evocative record of the English spirit. His legacy continues to resonate through the quiet strength of his compositions and the enduring beauty of his vision.
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Hyde Park Corner — Edward Robert King
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