1864 - 1915

Dados rápidos

  • 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.

Perguntas e Respostas

Como posso encontrar todas as obras de August Le Gras por técnica?

Para encontrar todas as obras de August Le Gras por técnica, acesse a página de Por Técnica do artista.

Que sentimentos as obras de August Le Gras expressam?

As obras de August Le Gras podem ser exploradas por humor na página Coleção por Humor, que organiza as artes de acordo com seus humores registrados.

Como a arte de August Le Gras evoluiu ao longo do tempo?

A trajetória de August Le Gras desenrola-se período a período na página Linha do tempo do artista: uma linha do tempo horizontal das obras, agrupadas em capítulos por fases da carreira.

Como posso encontrar obras de August Le Gras sobre um tema específico?

As obras de August Le Gras podem ser exploradas por palavra-chave na página de Por palavras-chave do artista. Cada palavra-chave agrupa as obras relacionadas.

Quiz rápido

Cada pergunta possui apenas uma resposta correta.

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