1864 - 1915

Kluczowe informacje

  • Art period: 19th Century
  • Lifespan: 51 years
  • Died: 1915
  • Museums on this site: Amsterdam Museum
  • Top 3 works:
    • Landscape with Birches
    • Cat on Chair
  • Copyright status: Public domain

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.

Pytania i odpowiedzi

Gdzie mogę zobaczyć dzieła August Le Gras pogrupowane według nastroju?

Prace August Le Gras można przeglądać według nastroju na stronie Sztuka według nastroju, która grupuje dzieła artysty według ich przypisanego nastroju.

Gdzie i w którym roku urodził(a) się August Le Gras?

August Le Gras urodził się w Amsterdam w 1864 roku.

W jakim mieście i kraju urodził(a) się August Le Gras?

August Le Gras urodził się w Amsterdam w Netherlands.

Gdzie można znaleźć dzieła August Le Gras uporządkowane według kolorów?

Strona Indeks kolorystyczny pozwala przeglądać dzieła August Le Gras z podziałem na kolory.

Szybki quiz

Do każdego pytania dotyczy tylko jedna poprawna odpowiedź.

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