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Ophavsret Dette værk er i det offentlige domæne. Alfred East døde i 1913; ophavsretten varer 70 år efter kunstnerens død, så den udløb i 1983.
I kontekst
Autumn — Alfred East
Originalen måler 120 × 172 cm (højde × bredde), vist her ved siden af en voksen person af gennemsnitlig højde.
Øverste række: årene. Nederste række: kunstnerens alder ved begyndelsen og slutningen af hver periode — 0 ved fødsel, 69 ved død.
Malet da kunstneren var 43 år gammel. Kunstneren blev 69 år gammel. 2 af de 30 daterede værker af denne kunstner i vores katalog er skabt tidligere.
Skyggelagt: Alfred East' livstid (1844–1913) ▲ dette værk, 1887 hvert dateret maleri, årti for årti
Første værker: frem til 1892 Primære arbejdsår: 1892–1910 Senere værker: fra 1910
Disse tre intervaller opdeler de værker i denne katalog, der er dateret, i et første kvartal, en midterste halvdel og et sidste kvartal. De udgør ikke kunstnerens samlede produktion: en tynd periode kan være et hul i dokumentationen snarere end en stille periode. De samme år, som kunstnerens liv er vævet ind i dem
Vælg et af de ovenstående værker: nævn to ting, det har til fælles med dette, og én ting, der er forskellig.
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Målt ud fra billedet
Primær farve
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Katalogiseret palet
Disse farver i kunstnerens samlede palet Find andre malerier efter farve
De ti førende lande
Find de tre mørkeste lande på kortet. Findes det museum, der opbevarer dette maleri, i et af dem? Skriv én grund på, hvorfor folk langt væk måske ville se på det.
Sammen udgør disse værker 99,8% af den samlede opmærksomhed, som denne kunstners malerier har modtaget i løbet af de sidste tolv måneder. Kataloget indeholder 84 værker af denne kunstner, hvoraf 19 er blevet set mindst én gang. This painting ranks 17 of them, with 2,6% of that attention (100 visits). Det samme gælder måned for måned
Søjlerne måler opmærksomhed, ikke kvalitet. Vælg værket øverst og dette her: nævn én ting, der kan gøre et maleri berømt udover selve det tekniske håndværk.
Kunstner og museum
Født i Laval, Frankrig
Sir Alfred Edward East emerged from the vibrant artistic milieu of Victorian Britain, a period defined by a profound fascination with both meticulous realism and burgeoning romantic ideals. Born in Kettering, Northamptonshire, his creative journey began with foundational training at the Glasgow School of Art. While his early inclinations were rooted in the venerable traditions of British landscape painting—a genre already graced by masters such as Constable and Turner—East’s artistic trajectory underwent a decisive and transformative shift. He moved beyond mere documentation, seeking instead to capture the very essence of the natural world through a lens of deep emotional resonance.
This evolution was profoundly shaped by his encounter with the French Barbizon school. Rather than simply adopting a new technique, East embraced a philosophical shift that prioritized direct observation and the unvarnified depiction of rural life. He eschewed grand historical narratives in favor of the poetry found in everyday scenes, focusing on how it felt to be truly immersed in nature. This pursuit of en plein air painting allowed him to master the subtle interplay of light, shadow, and atmosphere, creating works that possess an almost tactile quality.
A pivotal moment in East's career arrived in 1888 when he was commissioned by Marcus Huish, the managing director of the Fine Art Society, to travel to Japan for six months. This expedition proved transformative, as the unique light, vibrant colors, and distinct cultural aesthetic of the Japanese landscape captivated his imagination. He did not merely document exotic locales; he absorbed a new way of seeing—a heightened sensitivity to composition and the delicate balance between nature and human presence. The subsequent exhibition of 104 paintings from this tour in 1890 was a spectacular success, firmly establishing him as a leading landscape painter of his era.
His work remains a beautiful synthesis of diverse influences, blending the following elements:
The Barbizon Influence: A commitment to earthy tones, muted palettes, and the evocative power of atmospheric perspective.
British Tradition: A deep-seated respect for the rugged beauty and tranquil spirit of the English countryside.
Japanese Aesthetics: An infusion of new perspectives on light and a refined sensitivity to the natural world's subtle details.
Throughout his life, East’s dedication to capturing the soul of the landscape left an indelible mark on the art of his time. His ability to convey the quiet grandeur of scenes like Midland Meadows or the seasonal shifts seen in October Glow, near Yardley Woods demonstrates a mastery of mood and light. Beyond his personal canvases, his connection to his roots remains preserved through the Alfred East Art Gallery in Kettering, which serves as a sanctuary for the very spirit of landscape painting he helped pioneer. His legacy continues to resonate through works that invite viewers to reconnect with the enduring beauty of the natural world.
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Autumn — Alfred East
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"Autumn" af Alfred East er gengivet med en Subtle Color mætning.
"Autumn" af Alfred East er dateret til 1887.
Se diaporamabillederne af "Autumn" på værkets side Billedserie.