James Brooks, 1906 – 1992

12 nejznámějších obrazů autora James Brooks

Obrazem, díky němuž se James Brooks stal slavným, je Number 13 (1965); visí v Dallas Museum of Art v místě Dallas. Untitled (1952) a Black and White (1965) následují v srdcích sběratelů i návštěvníků muzeí. Z 12 děl umělce James Brooks v našem katalogu je těchto 12 nejoblíbenějších, z nichž každé je uvedeno s datem vzniku, muzeem a unikátními rysy.

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Portrét James Brooks
James Brooks · 1906 – 1992
Narozen · zemřel
1906 – 1992, St. Louis
Směr
Abstract expressionism
Díla v našem katalogu
12
Nejslavnější
Number 13 (1965)
Nejvíce děl v
Dallas Museum of Art

James Brooks: deset mistrovských děl

Number 13 (1965) od James Brooks
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Number 13

1965 · Gouache · Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas

In the realm of Abstract Expressionism, few works command attention with such stark, visceral intensity as James Brooks's Number 13. Created in 1965, this masterpiece serves as a profound dialogue between light and shadow, order and chaos. The composition is defined by a striking monochrome palette, where the deep, commanding presence of black paint meets the luminous clarity of white space. Upon first encounter, the viewer is swept into a…

Untitled (1952) od James Brooks
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Untitled

1952 · Painting · Parrish Art Museum, Water Mill

The canvas is a field of deep blue, a heavy sky or a midnight sea. Across this expanse, yellow and orange splashes break the stillness. These are not controlled strokes but sudden interruptions. They appear as liquid bursts, bleeding into the surrounding darkness. The paint moves in drips, long vertical streaks that pull the eye downward. It is a record of gravity and momentum captured in 1952.

Oran (1969) od James Brooks
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Oran

1969

The Oran painting, created by James Brooks in 1969, is a remarkable piece of art that showcases the artist's unique style and technique. Measuring 270 x 233 cm, this acrylic on canvas painting is a prime example of Abstract Expressionism. The painting is currently housed at the Smithsonian American Art Museum in the United States. Artistic Style and Technique James Brooks was known for his innovative use of staining, dilution,…

Více děl mistrů James Brooks, od 11 do 12

Untitled (1953) od James Brooks
#12

Untitled

1953 · Parrish Art Museum

James Brooks grew up in Texas and attended Southern Methodist University from 1923 to 1925. He arrived in New York in the mid-1920s, and supported himself as a…

Kde vidět obrazy autora James Brooks

4 muzea, v nichž je umístěno nejvíce obrazů z této stránky.

Muzea Město Díla autora James Brooks Obrazy z tohoto seznamu
Dallas Museum of Art, DallasDallas Museum of Art Dallas 3 Number 13, Ipswich, Quand
Parrish Art Museum, Water MillParrish Art Museum Water Mill 2 Untitled, Untitled
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, PhiladelphiaPennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Philadelphia 1 Mohan
Detroit Institute of Arts, DetroitDetroit Institute of Arts Detroit 1 Nado

James Brooks, rok po roce: zásadní díla

Od 1952 do 1969, 18 let umění James Brooks, rok po roce, prostřednictvím jeho nejlepších obrazů.

  1. 1952
    Untitled (1952) od James Brooks
    Pořadí 2 z 12

    Untitled

    Věk 46 let · Parrish Art Museum

    The canvas is a field of deep blue, a heavy sky or a midnight sea. Across this expanse, yellow and orange splashes break the stillness. These are not…

  2. 1953
    Untitled (1953) od James Brooks
    12 z 12

    Untitled

    Věk 47 let · Parrish Art Museum

    James Brooks grew up in Texas and attended Southern Methodist University from 1923 to 1925. He arrived in New York in the mid-1920s, and supported himself as a…

  3. 1960
    Mohan (1960) od James Brooks
    Pořadí 4 z 12

    Mohan

    Věk 54 let · Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
  4. 1962
    Nado (1962) od James Brooks
    5 z 12

    Nado

    Věk 56 let · Detroit Institute of Arts
  5. 1965
    Number 13 (1965) od James Brooks
    1 z 12

    Number 13

    Věk 59 let · Dallas Museum of Art

    In the realm of Abstract Expressionism, few works command attention with such stark, visceral intensity as James Brooks's Number 13. Created in 1965, this masterpiece serves as a…

  6. 1965
  7. 1967
    Ipswich (1967) od James Brooks
    6 z 12

    Ipswich

    Věk 61 let · Dallas Museum of Art
  8. 1967
    Harmagh (1967) od James Brooks
    Pořadí 8 / 12

    Harmagh

    Věk 61 let
  9. 1969
    Quand (1969) od James Brooks
    Pořadí 7 / 12

    Quand

    Věk 63 let · Dallas Museum of Art
  10. 1969
    Oran (1969) od James Brooks
    Pořadí 9 z 12

    Oran

    Věk 63 let

    The Oran painting, created by James Brooks in 1969, is a remarkable piece of art that showcases the artist's unique style and technique. Measuring 270 x 233 cm,…

Díla mistrovská umělce James Brooks: otázky a odpovědi

Kterým obrazem je James Brooks nejznámější?Zobrazit odpověď

Number 13 (1965), Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas. Následují Untitled (1952) a Black and White (1965).

Kolik let bylo James Brooks, když maloval/a Number 13?Zobrazit odpověď

59 let: dílo Number 13 pochází z roku 1965 a James Brooks se narodil/a v roce 1906.

Jakých deset nejvýznamnějších obrazů má James Brooks?Zobrazit odpověď

Number 13, Untitled, Black and White, Mohan, Nado, Ipswich, Quand, Harmagh, Oran a Ipswich. Výše uvedené pořadí uvádí rok a muzeum každého díla.

Kolik děl namaloval/a James Brooks?Zobrazit odpověď

Náš katalog obsahuje 12 děl autora James Brooks z let 1952 až 1969.

V kterých muzeích mohu vidět díla mistrovská umělce James Brooks?Zobrazit odpověď

Většina z nich se nachází v Dallas Museum of Art (Dallas), Parrish Art Museum (Water Mill) a Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (Philadelphia). V tabulce výše jsou jednotlivé muzea uvedeny postupně.

Kdy James Brooks namaloval svá díla?Zobrazit odpověď

V období 1965: 2 z 12 děl na této stránce pochází z tohoto období, z nich Number 13.

Jaká jsou první a poslední slavná díla umělce James Brooks?Zobrazit odpověď

Nejstarší dílo na této stránce pochází z Untitled (1952), nejnovější z Quand (1969).

K jakému uměleckému směru patří James Brooks?Zobrazit odpověď

Abstract expressionism, jak dokazují obrazy na této stránce.

Která díla od James Brooks jsou vystavena v Dallas Museum of Art?Zobrazit odpověď

Number 13, Ipswich a Quand patří mezi 3 děl na této stránce, která má v zastarání Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas.

Život umělce James Brooks

Early Life and Education

  • Born: October 18, 1906, St. Louis, Missouri
  • Family moved to Dallas, Texas in 1916
  • Studied art at Southern Methodist University (1922-1924)
  • Private lessons with James A. Waddell and Martha Simkins in Dallas
  • Moved to New York City in 1926
  • Studied at the Art Students League under Boardman Robinson and Kimon Nicolaides
  • Worked as a commercial artist to support himself

The WPA Years and Early Murals

  • Active in the Works Progress Administration (WPA) Federal Art Project from 1936-1942
  • Painted three murals for the WPA, demonstrating social realist style.
  • Flight (1940-1942): A significant mural at La Guardia Airport's Marine Air Terminal, depicting the history of aviation. It was the largest WPA mural and later restored after being painted over.
  • Friendships with Jackson Pollock and Philip Guston during this period

Abstract Expressionist Period: Style and Development

  • Served as a combat artist in the U.S. Army (1942-1945)
  • Returned to New York City in 1946, reconnected with Pollock and Krasner
  • Shifted towards Abstract Expressionism, influenced by Surrealist principles
  • Developed a unique staining technique: Experimenting with the bleed of paste through canvas.
  • Early works showed influences of Synthetic Cubism.
  • Palette initially featured browns, grays, blacks and vivid colors.
  • Later work incorporated larger forms, broader strokes, and simpler compositions using acrylics.
  • Often used numbers and letters to identify paintings, incorporating nonsense syllables as titles (e.g., *Pask*, *Burwak*, *Jondol*).

Major Exhibitions and Recognition

  • First solo exhibition at the Peridot Gallery in New York City (1949)
  • Participated in the historic Ninth Street Exhibition (1951) – a key event in Abstract Expressionism.
  • Featured in exhibitions such as Twelve Americans and New American Painting at the Museum of Modern Art.
  • Documenta, Kassel, West Germany (1959).
  • John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship (1969)

Legacy and Historical Significance

  • Considered a first-generation Abstract Expressionist painter.
  • Known for his innovative staining techniques and lyrical abstraction.
  • His work is held in prominent collections including the Art Institute of Chicago, The Museum of Modern Art, Tate Gallery, and National Gallery of Art.
  • Brooks's artistic journey reflects the evolution of Abstract Expressionism and his willingness to experiment with new approaches to painting.
  • Died on March 9, 1992, in East Hampton, New York.

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