1864 - 1915

Perusteet

  • Museums on this site: Amsterdam Museum
  • Born: 1864, Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Lifespan: 51 years
  • Died: 1915
  • Works on this site: 2
  • Nationality: Netherlands

A Life of Artistic Exploration

August Le Gras was a Dutch painter, draftsperson, etcher, and pastellist. Born in Amsterdam, Netherlands, his early life involved working as a clerk and running a liquor shop before pursuing formal training. He studied at the Rijksakademie van beeldende kunsten in Amsterdam under August Allebé, Barend Wijnveld, and Rudolf Stang. His artistic journey was marked by significant travels to Algeria and Tunis, often supported by patrons.

His diverse body of work includes:

Artistic Legacy and Subjects

Le Gras's repertoire was vast, ranging from early works like Cat on Chair to sketches in sepia, oil, and pastel. He was known for his ability to capture animals, including horses and exotic specimens from private collections. In his later years, he resided in the artist colony of Laren, where he also bred African hounds. His technical skill extended to color etchings and various drawing media.

His professional affiliations included membership in Club De Tien and Arti et Amicitiae in Amsterdam. Throughout his career, he also served as a teacher, instructing other artists such as Lou Loeber.

Kysymykset ja vastaukset

Onko August Le Gras esitelty aikajärjestyksessä?

August Le Gras'n ura avautuu vaihe vaiheelta artistin Ura kronikka -sivulla: vaakasuuntainen aikajana teoksista, ryhmiteltynä uravaiheiden mukaisiin lukuihin.

Voinko selata August Le Gras teoksia väripaletin mukaan?

August Le Gras'n teoksia voi selata väripaletin mukaan taiteilijan Väripalettien mukaan -sivulla.

Onko August Le Gras teoksista saatavilla 3D-virtuaalikierrosta?

Virtuaalikäynti on mahdollista: August Le Gras-taiteilijan 3D-galleria-sivu esittelee teoksia kolmiulotteisessa galleriassa.

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Testaa silmäsi

Jokaisessa kysymyksessä on vain yksi oikea vastaus.

Kysymys 1:
Where did August Le Gras study from 1879 to 1887?
Kysymys 2:
Which patron commissioned Le Gras to paint his horses and funded his trip to Algiers?
Kysymys 3:
In which city was August Le Gras born?
Kysymys 4:
What was the subject of Le Gras's first painting, created in 1882?
Kysymys 5:
Which organization was Le Gras a member of, alongside Emanuel van Beever and Co Breman?