Thanksgiving is over, but are you still hungry? However, are these three still lifes by early American artist Raphaelle Peale (1774-1825) actually appetizing?
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Arts Everyday Living: The Poetry of Still Lifes–From Teapots to Roses to the Beauty of a Fan
Emil Carlsen (1853-1932) was born and grew up in Denmark, but emigrated to the United States around the age of 20. Carlsen is often admired for his remarkable still lifes. Note the variety of subjects and accompanying palette of colors, from the rather austere culinary objects of Study in Gray to the rich, decorative arrangement […]
Arts Everyday Living: The Art of Optical Illusion—Books, Books, and More Books!
William Harnett, Still Life with Dutch Jar and Bust of Dante, 1884, oil on wood panel, Worcester Art Museum, MA
American artists John F. Peto (1857-1907) and William Harnett (1848-1892) were contemporaries and colleagues specializing in tromp l’oeil still lifes of super-realistic objects, creating a sense of optical illusion.
John F. Peto, In the Library, 1900, oil on canvas, Timken Museum of Art, San Diego, CA
Arts Everyday Living: Through the Eyes of Gauguin—Symphony of Flowers, Colors & Patterns
French iconic artist Paul Gauguin (1848-1903) was an extraordinary colorist and a master of patterns throughout his career, already apparent in the early work above. Below is one of his several self-portraits created about a year earlier. (Please be certain to click on each painting to enhance and enlarge them.)
Arts Everyday Living: The Art of Butterflies—From the Dutch Golden Age to a Japanese Master
Butterflies have always been a source of creativity for artists through the centuries, whether Japanese master Fujishima Takeji (1867-1943), who adapted Western styles in his art or Dutch Golden Age painter Adriaen Coorte (c. 1665-after 1707) who specialized in still lifes.
Arts Everyday Living: Creativeness in the Home—Flowers in the Library
French-Swiss artist Felix Vallotton (1865-1929) had an extensive and varied career, both in graphic art and painting. However, in his later years, he concentrated on still life, often utilizing rich colors and creative compositions.
Arts Everyday Living: Creativeness in the Home—Still Life with Books, Bottle, and Flowers
Dutch artist Dick Ket (1902-1940) created several original and complex still lifes during his 38 years.
Arts Everyday Living: The Art of Cooking—French Onion Soup on the Menu?
Few artists can rival the striking interpretations of still lifes created by Swiss/French artist Felix Vallotton (1865-1925) in the early decades of the 20th century.
