James Brooks, 1906 – 1992

De 12 beroemdste schilderijen van James Brooks

Het schilderij dat James Brooks beroemd maakte is Number 13 (1965); het hangt in het Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas. Untitled (1952) en Black and White (1965) volgen in de harten van verzamelaars en museumbezoekers. Van de 12 werken van James Brooks in onze catalogus zijn dit de 12 meest bewonderde, elk gepresenteerd met de datum, het museum en wat het uniek maakt.

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Portret van James Brooks
James Brooks · 1906 – 1992
Geboren · overleden
1906 – 1992, St. Louis
Stroming
Abstract expressionism
Werken in onze catalogus
12
Meest bekend
Number 13 (1965)
Meeste werken in
Dallas Museum of Art

James Brooks: de tien meesterwerken

Number 13 (1965) door 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) door 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) door 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,…

Meer meesterwerken van James Brooks, van 11 tot 12

Untitled (1953) door 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…

Waar u de schilderijen van James Brooks kunt bekijken

De 4 musea met de meeste schilderijen op deze pagina.

Museum Stad Werken van James Brooks Schilderijen uit deze lijst
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, jaar voor jaar: de meest bepalende schilderijen

Van 1952 tot 1969, 18 jaar aan kunst van James Brooks, jaar voor jaar, via de mooiste schilderijen.

  1. 1952
    Untitled (1952) door James Brooks
    Nr. 2 van 12

    Untitled

    Leeftijd 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) door James Brooks
    #12 van 12

    Untitled

    Leeftijd 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) door James Brooks
    Nr. 4 van 12

    Mohan

    Leeftijd 54 · Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
  4. 1962
    Nado (1962) door James Brooks
    #5 van 12

    Nado

    Leeftijd 56 · Detroit Institute of Arts
  5. 1965
    Number 13 (1965) door James Brooks
    #1 van 12

    Number 13

    Leeftijd 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) door James Brooks
    #6 van 12

    Ipswich

    Leeftijd 61 · Dallas Museum of Art
  8. 1967
  9. 1969
    Quand (1969) door James Brooks
    Rang 7 / 12

    Quand

    Leeftijd 63 · Dallas Museum of Art
  10. 1969
    Oran (1969) door James Brooks
    Nr. 9 van 12

    Oran

    Leeftijd 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,…

Meesterwerken van James Brooks: vragen en antwoorden

Waar is James Brooks het meest bekend om?Toon het antwoord

Number 13 (1965), Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas. Daarna volgen Untitled (1952) en Black and White (1965).

Hoe oud was James Brooks bij het schilderen van Number 13?Toon het antwoord

59 jaar oud: Number 13 dateert uit 1965 en James Brooks werd geboren in 1906.

Wat zijn de tien grootste schilderijen van James Brooks?Toon het antwoord

Number 13, Untitled, Black and White, Mohan, Nado, Ipswich, Quand, Harmagh, Oran en Ipswich. De bovenstaande ranglijst vermeldt het jaar en het museum van elk werk.

Hoeveel werken heeft James Brooks geschilderd?Toon het antwoord

Onze catalogus bevat 12 werken van James Brooks, gedateerd van 1952 tot 1969.

In welke musea kan ik de meesterwerken van James Brooks bewonderen?Toon het antwoord

De meeste bevinden zich in Dallas Museum of Art (Dallas), Parrish Art Museum (Water Mill) en Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (Philadelphia). De bovenstaande tabel somt de musea één voor één op.

Wanneer schilderde James Brooks de meesterwerken?Toon het antwoord

In 1965: 2 van de 12 werken op deze pagina dateren uit die periode, waaronder Number 13.

Wat zijn de eerste en laatste beroemde schilderijen van James Brooks?Toon het antwoord

De oudste op deze pagina is Untitled (1952), de nieuwste Quand (1969).

Bij welke kunststroming hoort James Brooks?Toon het antwoord

Abstract expressionism, zoals de schilderijen op deze pagina laten zien.

Welke meesterwerken van James Brooks hangen in het Dallas Museum of Art?Toon het antwoord

Number 13, Ipswich en Quand behoren tot de 3 werken op deze pagina die in het Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas worden bewaard.

Het leven van 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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