America is well known for its paintings and the painters who depicted the beauty. One among the famous painters of America is Frederick Mulhaupt. Born in the year 1871, he remained an extravagant painter till the year 1938. Born at Gloucester, Massachusetts which has always been the best breeding place for artists, he dominated the painting world for over four decades with his wonderful paintings. Frederick Mulhaupt has established himself as a great painting teacher in the ever bristling painting arena has been recognized by the Government of the United States of America.
He has won many awards for his hand sin painting and his ability to handle the color and the composition in a perfect manner. He won the Porter Prize in the year 1921. This award was awarded by the Salmagundi club and this is the most prestigious award. He won this award for his works in painting American land and seascapes in a realistic manner. He also has won the medal for landscape in the year 1925 from the Philadelphia Sesquicentennials. He was also appointed as the associate member by the national Academy of the United States.
This appointment was by far the highest honor given to an artist and hence it was a defining moment in his career. Although he passed away in the year 1938 his works are constantly being relished by the people of the United States. They serve to be a visual treat to the eyes and hence claim great honor in all museums. They are liked by people of all ages and are adorned by them. His works also have gone in auctions and have been bought with keen interest by art lovers. His works are accurate and provide great prices during auctions.
Museums also have the works of Frederick Mulhaupt and people throng at these places to have a glimpse of this beauty. To talk about him, he looks simple but has all the capabilities of a great painter. He was greatly motivated by the Government and also by the people of the United States of America which was also a prime reason for him becoming successful. He did paintings till his last times and won great awards which add great privilege to his works. Conclusion Thus we can say that Frederick Mulhaupt was a great painter from the United states of America who had won many national awards for his beautiful paintings and art work. This is in detail about Frederick Mulhaupt.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Cape Ann Art Great Attraction For Artists
Cape Ann, located in Atlantic, about thirty miles north of Boston, Massachusetts, is a quaint town with a rustic charm of its own. That is precisely what makes Cape Ann a mecca for artists as well as art lovers. Cape Ann Art is as much about the artists as it is about its rocky and rugged terrains and picturesque settings. Cape Ann has been a great attraction for artists since time immemorial.
Many great nineteenth century artists like Fitz Hugh lane, William Morris Hunt have visited Cape Ann in search of inspiration for their next great work of art. And fitting into Cape Ann’s reputation for being an artists’ paradise is the fact that Cape Ann has two of the oldest artist colonies in the United States. These colonies are a great place for artists to get together and discuss their work, and also think of ways to preserve and protect the great Cape Ann art.
Cape Ann has various artists’ association, like the North Shore Art Association. Associations like the North Shore consider it their moral duty to harness budding talent in a young artist. They consider it as a way of giving something back to Cape Ann art in their own special way. There are loads of museums which have great collections by renowned artists and if you are an art lover, you won’t get bored in Cape Ann for even a single second. Talking of Cape Ann art, it is not restricted to paintings alone, though paintings form the chunk of Cape Ann art.
Cape Ann is all about jewellery designs, pottery, sculptures, photography and any such creative pursuit you can thin of. And the people of Cape Ann are considerate of the fact that the great tradition of Cape Ann art and culture does not fade away. Recently, due to economic recession, the focus on art and art spending has taken a backseat. Parents are not willing to send their children to painting classes any more as it takes a toll on their expenses. To encourage young talent and see to it that it does not get wasted, Cape Ann Haven has started offering free and discounted classes to the low and middle income groups. After all, if Cape Ann art has to flourish, talent has got to be nurtured. So if ever you get to visit this beautiful town, make sure you pay homage to the great artists of Cape Ann and the Cape Ann art itself.
Many great nineteenth century artists like Fitz Hugh lane, William Morris Hunt have visited Cape Ann in search of inspiration for their next great work of art. And fitting into Cape Ann’s reputation for being an artists’ paradise is the fact that Cape Ann has two of the oldest artist colonies in the United States. These colonies are a great place for artists to get together and discuss their work, and also think of ways to preserve and protect the great Cape Ann art.
Cape Ann has various artists’ association, like the North Shore Art Association. Associations like the North Shore consider it their moral duty to harness budding talent in a young artist. They consider it as a way of giving something back to Cape Ann art in their own special way. There are loads of museums which have great collections by renowned artists and if you are an art lover, you won’t get bored in Cape Ann for even a single second. Talking of Cape Ann art, it is not restricted to paintings alone, though paintings form the chunk of Cape Ann art.
Cape Ann is all about jewellery designs, pottery, sculptures, photography and any such creative pursuit you can thin of. And the people of Cape Ann are considerate of the fact that the great tradition of Cape Ann art and culture does not fade away. Recently, due to economic recession, the focus on art and art spending has taken a backseat. Parents are not willing to send their children to painting classes any more as it takes a toll on their expenses. To encourage young talent and see to it that it does not get wasted, Cape Ann Haven has started offering free and discounted classes to the low and middle income groups. After all, if Cape Ann art has to flourish, talent has got to be nurtured. So if ever you get to visit this beautiful town, make sure you pay homage to the great artists of Cape Ann and the Cape Ann art itself.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Theory Of American Impressionism
Impressionism is ‘The Theory or Method of suggesting an effect or impression without elaboration of the details.’ It was a 19th century art movement that began in France. A new way of painting landscape and scenes of everyday life developed in France by Monet and others from early 1860s. Impressionist paintings have visible brush strokes, open composition, emphasis on Light, realist views and bright colors. It is said that the name of the movement is derived from the title of a Claude Monet work, Impression, Sunrise (Impression, soleil levant). Impressionism was introduced to American artist in the 1880’s through exhibitions of the French impressionist in Boston and New York. Theodore Robinson was one of the first American artists to paint in an Impressionist style. American Impressionism flourished from 1890’s through 1910s in art colonies, a place where creative people lived and interacted with one another. Post the 1910’s impressionism had fizzled however was reborn in 1950’s a quarter of a century after the death of Monet.
Some of the prominent American Impressionist painters are J. Ottis Adams, Lucy Bacon, John Noble Barlow, Charles W. Bartlett, Marilyn Bendell, Frank Weston Benson, Johann Berthelsen, John Elwood Bundy, Dennis Miller Bunker, Mary Cassatt and William Merritt Chase. American artists preferred the scenery of Hudson, unpolluted lakes, streams and landscapes but the Civil war changed everything for these artists. With all the changes American Impressionism found a new version and therefore painters found they were free of obligation and started experimenting. Mary cassatt and William Metcalf were the first exposed to the art when they were studying in Europe.
A few characteristics of American Impressionism are asymmetrical balance, use of colored shadows, use of pure color, broken color or broken brushstrokes, use of thick paint, subject matter, high horizontal lines, photographic influence, influence of Japanese prints and painted “En Plein Air” a French term that means outdoors. Painting in the open air is still a popular method among American Impressionists.
Some of the prominent American Impressionist painters are J. Ottis Adams, Lucy Bacon, John Noble Barlow, Charles W. Bartlett, Marilyn Bendell, Frank Weston Benson, Johann Berthelsen, John Elwood Bundy, Dennis Miller Bunker, Mary Cassatt and William Merritt Chase. American artists preferred the scenery of Hudson, unpolluted lakes, streams and landscapes but the Civil war changed everything for these artists. With all the changes American Impressionism found a new version and therefore painters found they were free of obligation and started experimenting. Mary cassatt and William Metcalf were the first exposed to the art when they were studying in Europe.
A few characteristics of American Impressionism are asymmetrical balance, use of colored shadows, use of pure color, broken color or broken brushstrokes, use of thick paint, subject matter, high horizontal lines, photographic influence, influence of Japanese prints and painted “En Plein Air” a French term that means outdoors. Painting in the open air is still a popular method among American Impressionists.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
The Revival Of American Impressionism
By Impressionism we mean the theory or style of painting that originated and developed in France during the 1870's. Its chief characteristics were the reaction of the artist on the immediate visual impression produced by a scene. The painting was made up of primary colors that were unmixed. Small strokes of the brush were used to give the effect of the reflection of light. The style of art was introduced in America during the major exhibitions of the works of the French impressionists in Boston and New York during the 1880's. Theodore Robinson was one of the first American artists to paint in an impressionistic mode. He was encouraged to follow this style of painting during his meeting with the renowned French artist, Claude Monet during his visit to France in the late 1880's.
The display of the increasing number of the French impressionist works in the American exhibitions also influenced other renowned American artists such as Childe Hassam. The American impressionism flourished in art colonies composed of loosely affiliated groups of artists who lived and worked together and shared a common artistic vision, from the 1890's to 1910's. Art colonies were also formed in small towns and villages where the cost of living was low. These small places also had abundant breathtaking natural landscapes and scenery which offered plenty of themes to the artists for painting. The artists also had access to the large cities nearby where they could sell their work easily. Brown County, Indiana, and New Hope, Pennsylvania, on the Delaware River; Cos Cob and Old Lyme, Connecticut, both on Long Island Sound; were some of the chief places where most of the important American impressionist artists worked and lived.
Many American impressionists’ artists also worked and lived in California at Carmel and Laguna Beach; in New York on the eastern Long Island at Shinnecock. This was due to the influence of William Merritt Chase. Frank Weston Beston and Edmund Charles Tarbell who lived in Boston were the other important artists who practiced the impressionist style. Till the late 1920's most of these art colonies of America remained the vibrant centers of the impressionist style of art.
Though impressionist style of art in America continued till 1920's, it took a beating and lost its status in 1913 itself, when a historical exhibition of modern art took place at the 69th Regiment Armory Building in the New York City. This exhibition which was also known as the 'Armory Show' heralded a new style of painting which was influenced with the increase of modern technology and fast paced lives. Another cause of the new style of painting was the outbreak of the World War 1, the Great Depression and the World War 2.
However, in the 1950's, almost a quarter of a century after the death of Monet, many American museums and art houses started to organize exhibitions where the original works of the French Impressionists were exhibited. These exhibitions again revived the interest of American Impressionism.
This interest in Impressionism in America continues to grow unabated till this day. Its popularity can be observed in the plein-air or on the location paintings which has given an impetus to the revival of impressionism in America.
The display of the increasing number of the French impressionist works in the American exhibitions also influenced other renowned American artists such as Childe Hassam. The American impressionism flourished in art colonies composed of loosely affiliated groups of artists who lived and worked together and shared a common artistic vision, from the 1890's to 1910's. Art colonies were also formed in small towns and villages where the cost of living was low. These small places also had abundant breathtaking natural landscapes and scenery which offered plenty of themes to the artists for painting. The artists also had access to the large cities nearby where they could sell their work easily. Brown County, Indiana, and New Hope, Pennsylvania, on the Delaware River; Cos Cob and Old Lyme, Connecticut, both on Long Island Sound; were some of the chief places where most of the important American impressionist artists worked and lived.
Many American impressionists’ artists also worked and lived in California at Carmel and Laguna Beach; in New York on the eastern Long Island at Shinnecock. This was due to the influence of William Merritt Chase. Frank Weston Beston and Edmund Charles Tarbell who lived in Boston were the other important artists who practiced the impressionist style. Till the late 1920's most of these art colonies of America remained the vibrant centers of the impressionist style of art.
Though impressionist style of art in America continued till 1920's, it took a beating and lost its status in 1913 itself, when a historical exhibition of modern art took place at the 69th Regiment Armory Building in the New York City. This exhibition which was also known as the 'Armory Show' heralded a new style of painting which was influenced with the increase of modern technology and fast paced lives. Another cause of the new style of painting was the outbreak of the World War 1, the Great Depression and the World War 2.
However, in the 1950's, almost a quarter of a century after the death of Monet, many American museums and art houses started to organize exhibitions where the original works of the French Impressionists were exhibited. These exhibitions again revived the interest of American Impressionism.
This interest in Impressionism in America continues to grow unabated till this day. Its popularity can be observed in the plein-air or on the location paintings which has given an impetus to the revival of impressionism in America.
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