1864 - 1915

Informații rapide

  • 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.

Întrebări și răspunsuri

Unde pot vedea operele lui August Le Gras organizate după atmosferă?

Lucrările lui August Le Gras pot fi explorate în funcție de starea de spirit pe pagina Galerie pe stări de spirit a artistului, unde operele sunt organizate după stările lor de spirit.

Unde și când s-a născut August Le Gras?

August Le Gras s-a născut în Amsterdam, în anul 1864.

În ce oraș și țară s-a născut August Le Gras?

August Le Gras s-a născut în Amsterdam, în Netherlands.

Unde pot fi explorate operele lui August Le Gras organizate pe culori?

Pagina Indice Spectral organizează operele lui August Le Gras în funcție de culoare.

Quiz rapid

Fiecare întrebare are un singur răspuns corect.

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