1886 - 1981

Kiired faktid

  • Lifespan: 95 years
  • Top-ranked work: Still Life
  • Art period: Modern
  • Museums on this site: Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
  • Also known as:
    • Josse Albert
    • Joso Albert
    • Joseph Albert
    • Joseph Albert (1886-1981)
  • Copyright status: Under copyright

The Belgian Brush

Joseph Pierre Albert moves through the early decades of the twentieth century with a quiet, focused presence. Born in 1886, this Belgian painter anchors his practice in the tangible textures of his surroundings. His hands work oil on cardboard, a choice that lends a specific weight to his compositions. The years between 1914 and 1934 mark a period of active inscription, where his signature appears across various works, sometimes in the lower left, other times in the lower right.

The light shifts across his subjects. In pieces like Coin de jardin, the focus remains on the intimate corners of the world. There is no grand scale here, only the careful observation of a garden corner or a small patch of earth. He captures the stillness of these spaces through deliberate strokes.

A Record of Marks

Authentication relies on the physical evidence left behind in his inscriptions. Beyond the name itself, the medium and placement of these marks offer a way to track his output across different decades.

The records show specific variations in how he approached his labels:

  • Catalogue Inscriptions: Auction records frequently note descriptions of his hand, such as marks found specifically on the lower right or left.
  • Medium and Support: His technique often utilized oil on cardboard, a choice that dictates how the paint interacts with the surface over time.
  • Subject Matter: The breadth of his output spans from landscapes and forests to more intimate studies of flowers and towns.
  • He lived until 1981, leaving behind a body of work that documents a specific era of Belgian painting through its focus on landscapes, towns, and still life elements.

    Küsimused ja vastused

    Kas Jos Albert kohta on olemas kronoloogiline ülevaade?

    Jos Albert Kronika on kerimispõhine ajajoon, mis esitab kunstniku teosed kronoloogilises järjekordas, jagatuna karjääriperioodide peatühidess.

    Kuidas saan vaadata kõiki Jos Albert teoseid?

    Kõiki Jos Albert teoseid see veebileht lehel saab vaadata artisti Kõik teosed lehelt.

    Kui palju Jos Albert teoseid on kataloogis vaatamiseks saadaval?

    Lehelt Kõik teosed saab vaadata 1 teost teost kunstnikult Jos Albert.

    Millest riigist on pärit Jos Albert?

    Jos Albert sündis riigis Belgium.

Kiire kvartett

Iga küsimuse kohta on ainult üks õige vastus.

Küsimus 1:
What was the nationality of the artist Jos Albert?
Küsimus 2:
In what year was Joseph Pierre Albert born?
Küsimus 3:
What is the title of the artwork 'Coin de jardin' by Jos Albert?
Küsimus 4:
Which medium was used for the painting 'Coin de jardin'?
Küsimus 5:
Between which years can dated signatures by Jos Albert be found in auction records?