1864 - 1915

Brzi podaci

  • Museums on this site: Amsterdam Museum
  • Born: 1864, Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Lifespan: 51 years
  • Died: 1915
  • Works on this site: 2
  • Nationality: Netherlands

A Life of Artistic Exploration

August Le Gras was a Dutch painter, draftsperson, etcher, and pastellist. Born in Amsterdam, Netherlands, his early life involved working as a clerk and running a liquor shop before pursuing formal training. He studied at the Rijksakademie van beeldende kunsten in Amsterdam under August Allebé, Barend Wijnveld, and Rudolf Stang. His artistic journey was marked by significant travels to Algeria and Tunis, often supported by patrons.

His diverse body of work includes:

Artistic Legacy and Subjects

Le Gras's repertoire was vast, ranging from early works like Cat on Chair to sketches in sepia, oil, and pastel. He was known for his ability to capture animals, including horses and exotic specimens from private collections. In his later years, he resided in the artist colony of Laren, where he also bred African hounds. His technical skill extended to color etchings and various drawing media.

His professional affiliations included membership in Club De Tien and Arti et Amicitiae in Amsterdam. Throughout his career, he also served as a teacher, instructing other artists such as Lou Loeber.

Pitanja i odgovori

Kako mogu pronaći sva djela umjetnika August Le Gras prema određenom mediju?

Kako biste pronašli sva djela autora August Le Gras u određenom mediju, posjetite stranicu Svi mediji ovog umjetnika.

Koja raspoloženja izražavaju umjetnička djela umjetnika August Le Gras?

Djela umjetnika August Le Gras možete pregledavati prema raspoloženju na njegovoj stranici Soba po raspoloženju, koja prikazuje umjetnička djela poredana prema njihovom zabilježenom raspoloženju.

Kako se umjetnost autora August Le Gras razvijala tijekom vremena?

Karijera umjetnika August Le Gras razvija se razdoblje po razdoblje na njegovoj stranici Kronika: horizontalna vremenska linija umjetničkih djela grupiranih u poglavlja prema razdobljima stvaranja.

Kako mogu pronaći djela umjetnika August Le Gras prema određenoj temi?

Djela umjetnika August Le Gras možete istražiti putem ključnih riječi na njegovoj stranici Pretraživanje po ključnim riječima, gdje svaka ključna riječ grupirala pripadajuća djela.

Kratki kviz

Svako pitanje ima samo jedan točan odgovor.

Pitanje 1:
Where did August Le Gras study from 1879 to 1887?
Pitanje 2:
Which patron commissioned Le Gras to paint his horses and funded his trip to Algiers?
Pitanje 3:
In which city was August Le Gras born?
Pitanje 4:
What was the subject of Le Gras's first painting, created in 1882?
Pitanje 5:
Which organization was Le Gras a member of, alongside Emanuel van Beever and Co Breman?