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Evening, Cornwall

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68.0 x 105.0 cm

David Bomberg (1890-1957): From Cubist beginnings to expressive landscapes, explore the journey of this influential British painter & 'Whitechapel Boy'.

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The Herbert Art Gallery - Museum in Coventry, United Kingdom, is home to a stunning oil on canvas painting titled Evening, Cornwall, created by the renowned artist David Garshen Bomberg in 1947. This breathtaking piece measures 68 x 105 cm and showcases the artist's exceptional skill in capturing the essence of a serene landscape.

The Painting's Composition

The painting depicts a beautiful hillside overlooking the ocean, with mountains in the background and clouds filling the sky, adding to the dramatic atmosphere of the landscape. Several houses are scattered across the hillside, giving it a sense of being a populated area. The overall composition creates an impression of serenity and tranquility, inviting the viewer to imagine the peacefulness of this location.

Artist's Style and Influences

David Garshen Bomberg's style is characterized by his use of bold brushstrokes and vivid colors, which are evident in Evening, Cornwall. His work was influenced by various art movements, including Cubism and Expressionism. To learn more about the artist's style and other works, visit David Garshen Bomberg's page on ArtsDot.

Other Notable Works

Some notable works by other artists can be found at the Herbert Art Gallery - Museum, including Ben Nicholson Om's 1946–47 (project for two forms) and Charles Gogin's Peonies and Sorrow. For more information on these paintings, visit Ben Nicholson Om's page on ArtsDot and Charles Gogin's page on ArtsDot.
The captivating Evening, Cornwall by David Garshen Bomberg is a must-see for art enthusiasts and those who appreciate the beauty of landscape paintings. With its serene atmosphere and stunning composition, this painting is sure to leave a lasting impression on all who view it.

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The recorded values for "Evening, Cornwall" by David Bomberg are: bright brightness, gentle luminance luminance.

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Artist Biography

Early Life and Artistic Training

  • Born: Birmingham, United Kingdom (December 5, 1890)
  • Died: London, United Kingdom (August 19, 1957)
  • One of the 'Whitechapel Boys' – a group of East End artists who emerged in the early 20th century.

Born to Polish-Jewish immigrant parents, Abraham and Rebecca Bomberg, initially studied at the City and Guilds Technical Art School before training as a lithographer in Birmingham.

Studied under Walter Sickert at Westminster School of Art (1908-1910), influenced by Sickert's focus on form and urban life. Significant exposure to Paul Cézanne through the 1910 Roger Fry exhibition "Manet and the Post-Impressionists." Attended the Slade School of Art (1911), winning the Tonks Prize for his drawing of fellow student Isaac Rosenberg.

The Avant-Garde Years: Cubism, Futurism, and Controversy

  • At the Slade, Bomberg was part of a remarkable generation including Mark Gertler, Stanley Spencer, C.R.W. Nevinson, and Dora Carrington.
  • Influenced by the 1912 London exhibitions of Italian Futurists and Fry's second Post-Impressionist exhibition (Picasso, Matisse, Fauvists, Wyndham Lewis).
  • Developed a distinctive style combining Cubism and Futurism – characterized by geometric compositions, limited color palettes, angular figures, and grid-like structures.
  • His radical approach led to expulsion from the Slade School of Art in 1913, deemed too audacious for the institution's conventional methods.
  • Briefly associated with Bloomsbury Group’s Omega Workshops and exhibited with the Camden Town Group. Showed affinity with Wyndham Lewis’s Vorticist movement but remained independent, refusing full involvement.

From War to Landscape: A Shift in Style

Experiences as a private soldier during World War I profoundly impacted his artistic vision, leading to a move away from abstraction.

The 1920s saw Bomberg adopt a more figurative style, focusing on portraits and landscapes drawn directly from nature. Developed an increasingly expressionist technique, marked by textured impasto and emotional intensity.

Extensive travels through the Middle East (particularly Palestine) and Europe significantly influenced his later work. His depictions of Jerusalem are particularly notable.

Later Years and Legacy

  • From 1945 to 1953, taught at Borough Polytechnic (now London South Bank University), influencing a generation of artists including Frank Auerbach, Leon Kossoff, Philip Holmes, Cliff Holden, Edna Mann, Dorothy Mead, Gustav Metzger, Dennis Creffield, Cecil Bailey and Miles Richmond.
  • Married landscape painter Lilian Holt.
  • Despite periods of relative obscurity during his lifetime, Bomberg's work has gained increasing recognition in recent decades as a significant contribution to British modern art.
  • David Bomberg House at London South Bank University is named in his honor.
  • His legacy lies in his unique synthesis of European avant-garde movements and his later development of a powerful, expressive landscape style that captured the essence of place and human experience.
David Bomberg

David Bomberg

1890 - 1957 , United Kingdom

Quick Facts

  • Full Name: David Garshen Bomberg
  • Nationality: British
  • Date Of Birth: 1890
  • Date Of Death: 1957
  • Place Of Birth: Birmingham, United Kingdom
  • Notable Artworks:
    • Self Portrait (1937)
    • Kitty, the Artist’s Sister (1929)
    • Study for a Painting
    • Jerusalem
  • Artistic Movement Or Style:
    • Cubism
    • Futurism
    • Expressionism
  • Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
    • Paul Cézanne
    • Walter Sickert
    • Wyndham Lewis
  • Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist:
    • Frank Auerbach
    • Leon Kossoff
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