James Brooks, 1906 – 1992

De 12 mest berømte malerier af James Brooks

Maleriet, der gjorde James Brooks berømt, er Number 13 (1965); det hænger på Dallas Museum of Art i Dallas. Untitled (1952) og Black and White (1965) følger efter i samlernes og museumsgæsternes hjerter. Af de 12 værker af James Brooks i vores katalog er disse 12 de mest beundrede, hver præsenteret med sit årstal, sit museum og det, der gør værket unikt.

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Portræt af James Brooks
James Brooks · 1906 – 1992
Født · død
1906 – 1992, St. Louis
Bevægelse
Abstract expressionism
Værker i vores katalog
12
Mest kendte
Number 13 (1965)
Flest værker hos
Dallas Museum of Art

James Brooks: de ti mesterværker

Number 13 (1965) af 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) af 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) af 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,…

Flere mesterværker af James Brooks, fra 11 til 12

Untitled (1953) af 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…

Hvor kan man se James Brooks's malerier

De 4 museer, der rummer flest af malerierne på denne side.

Museum By Værker af James Brooks Malerier fra denne liste
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, år for år: de definerende malerier

Fra 1952 til 1969, 18 års James Brookss kunst, år for år, gennem dens fineste malerier.

  1. 1952
    Untitled (1952) af James Brooks
    Nr. 2 ud af 12

    Untitled

    Alder 46 · 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) af James Brooks
    #12 ud af 12

    Untitled

    Alder 47 · 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) af James Brooks
    Nr. 4 ud af 12

    Mohan

    Alder 54 · Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
  4. 1962
    Nado (1962) af James Brooks
    #5 ud af 12

    Nado

    Alder 56 · Detroit Institute of Arts
  5. 1965
    Number 13 (1965) af James Brooks
    #1 ud af 12

    Number 13

    Alder 59 · 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) af James Brooks
    #6 ud af 12

    Ipswich

    Alder 61 · Dallas Museum of Art
  8. 1967
  9. 1969
    Quand (1969) af James Brooks
    Rang 7 ud af 12

    Quand

    Alder 63 · Dallas Museum of Art
  10. 1969
    Oran (1969) af James Brooks
    Nr. 9 ud af 12

    Oran

    Alder 63

    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,…

James Brookss mesterværker: spørgsmål og svar

Hvilket maleri er James Brooks bedst kendt for?Vis svaret

Number 13 (1965), Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas. Derefter følger Untitled (1952) og Black and White (1965).

Hvor gammel var James Brooks, da Number 13 blev malet?Vis svaret

59 år gammel: Number 13 er fra 1965, og James Brooks blev født i 1906.

Hvad er James Brookss ti største malerier?Vis svaret

Number 13, Untitled, Black and White, Mohan, Nado, Ipswich, Quand, Harmagh, Oran og Ipswich. Ranglisten ovenfor angiver årstallet og museet for hver af dem.

Hvor mange værker malede James Brooks?Vis svaret

Vores katalog indeholder 12 værker af James Brooks, dateret fra 1952 til 1969.

I hvilke museer kan jeg se James Brookss mesterværker?Vis svaret

De fleste af dem findes i Dallas Museum of Art (Dallas), Parrish Art Museum (Water Mill) og Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (Philadelphia). Tabellen ovenfor lister museerne enkeltvis.

Hvornår malede James Brooks mesterværkerne?Vis svaret

I 1965: 2 af de 12 værker på denne side stammer fra denne periode, herunder Number 13.

Hvad er de første og sidste berømte malerier af James Brooks?Vis svaret

Det tidligste på denne side er Untitled (1952), det seneste Quand (1969).

Hvilken kunstretning tilhører James Brooks?Vis svaret

Abstract expressionism, som malerierne på denne side viser.

Hvilke mesterværker af James Brooks hænger på Dallas Museum of Art?Vis svaret

Number 13, Ipswich og Quand er blandt de 3 værker på denne side, som er i Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas's samling.

Livet for 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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