The Art of T. E. Breitenbach
Thomas E. Breitenbach is an American artist born in Queens, New York. He is best known for his painting Proverbidioms, which provides a depiction of over 300 common proverbs and clichés. His earlier works consisted of dark allegories using archetypal symbols. In 1970, he collaborated with Jim Morrison of The Doors on a painting intended for the album An American Prayer.
Breitenbach's technique involves traditional Flemish oil-glazes, a meticulous process where light penetrates transparent paint layers to strike white gesso panels. His work includes several puzzle paintings such as:
- Proverbidioms
- Catchpenny
- Shakespearience
- A Picture of Health
Other Creative Works
Beyond visual arts, Breitenbach has engaged in various creative endeavors. He wrote the illustrated fantasy novel Grumparar's the New Creatures and a book of local ghost stories. He also composed music for films produced by his son and created two musicals, including Hieronymus, A Musical Fantasy, which is about Hieronymus Bosch.
Questions & Answers
Where are T. E. Breitenbach's artworks organized by color?
T. E. Breitenbach's works can be explored by color on the artist's Spectral Index page.
What are the birth city and country of T. E. Breitenbach?
T. E. Breitenbach was born in Queens, in United States.
Is there a complete list of T. E. Breitenbach's artworks?
Every work by T. E. Breitenbach on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.
What are the birthplace and birth year of T. E. Breitenbach?
T. E. Breitenbach was born in Queens in 1951.
