James Brooks, 1906 – 1992

James Brooks kõige kuulsam 12 maalist

Teos, mis tegi James Brooks kuulsaks, on Number 13 (1965); see ripub Dallas Museum of Art-is, Dallas. Untitled (1952) ja Black and White (1965) järgnevad nende järel samas kogumiste ja muuseumi külastajate lemmikes Sellest 12 teosest, mis James Brooks teosena meie kataloogis on, on need 12 kõige imetlevamat, millist igaüks on esitatud koos kuupäeva, museumi ja oma eripärase tähelepanekuga.

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James Brooks · 1906 – 1992
Sündinud · surnud
1906 – 1992, St. Louis
Suunata
Abstract expressionism
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Number 13 (1965)
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Dallas Museum of Art

James Brooks: kümneks suurimaks teoseks

Number 13 (1965) autor 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) autor 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) autor 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,…

Veel James Brooks meistriteoseid, 11 kuni 12

Untitled (1953) autor James Brooks
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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…

Kust näha James Brooks maale

Kümne 4 muuseumi kollektsioonid, mis sisaldavad kõige rohkem sellel lehel esitatud teoseid.

Muuseumid Linn James Brooks teosid Selle nimekirja maalid
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, aasta-aastaga: olulisemad teosed

Aastast 1952 aastat kuni 1969, 18 aastat James Brooks kunstitööd, aasta-aastalt, läbi tema parimate maaliduste.

  1. 1952
    Untitled (1952) autor James Brooks
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    Untitled

    Vanus 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) autor James Brooks
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    Untitled

    Vanus 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) autor James Brooks
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    Mohan

    Vanus 54 · Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
  4. 1962
    Nado (1962) autor James Brooks
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    Nado

    Vanus 56 · Detroit Institute of Arts
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    Number 13 (1965) autor James Brooks
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    Number 13

    Vanus 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…

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    Ipswich (1967) autor James Brooks
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    Ipswich

    Vanus 61 · Dallas Museum of Art
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    Quand (1969) autor James Brooks
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    Quand

    Vanus 63 · Dallas Museum of Art
  10. 1969
    Oran (1969) autor James Brooks
    Nr 9 12st

    Oran

    Vanus 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 Brooks meistriteosed: küsimused ja vastused

Millist maali on James Brooks kõige tuntum?Näita vastus

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

Kui vana James Brooks oli teose Number 13 maalimise ajal?Näita vastus

59 aastat vanus: teos Number 13 on aastatest 1965 ja kunstnik James Brooks on sündinud aastal 1906.

Mis on James Brooks kümneks suuremat maalidust?Näita vastus

Number 13, Untitled, Black and White, Mohan, Nado, Ipswich, Quand, Harmagh, Oran ja Ipswich. Ülemine reiting näitab iga teose puhul aastat ja muuseumi.

Kui palju teoseid James Brooks on maalinud?Näita vastus

Meie kataloogis on 12 teost kunstnikult James Brooks, aastatest 1952 kuni 1969.

Mitteks muuseumides võib näha James Brooks meistriteoseid?Näita vastus

Enamik neist asub Dallas Museum of Art (Dallas), Parrish Art Museum (Water Mill) ja Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (Philadelphia). Ülemal olev tabel on loetelnud muuseumid üks-eiralt.

Millal lõi James Brooks oma meistriteosed?Näita vastus

Ajalisel perioodil 1965: 2 12 sellel lehel olevat teost on sellest ajast, მათhulgas Number 13.

Mis on James Brooks esimene ja viimane kuuls fama maalaus?Näita vastus

Sellel lehel on kõige vanem teos Untitled (1952) ja kõige uuem Quand (1969).

Millises kunstisuunnas James Brooks kuulub?Näita vastus

nagu sellel lehel olevad maalid näitavad Abstract expressionism.

Kumba James Brooks meistriteoseid saab näha Dallas Museum of Art kogumuses?Näita vastus

Number 13, Ipswich ja Quand on üks 3 teosest sellel lehel, mida hoiab Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas.

James Brooks elu

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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