Van alle schilderijen van Lloyd Rees is The road to Berry (1947) het bekendst; het hangt in het Art Gallery of New South Wales in Sydney. Van de 10 werken van Lloyd Rees in onze catalogus zijn dit de 1 meest gevierde werken, elk getoond met de datum, het museum en het verhaal erachter.
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A Moment on the Road: Lloyd Rees’s “The Road to Berry” Lloyd Frederic Rees's "The Road to Berry," painted in 1947, isn’t merely a landscape; it’s a distilled essence of the Australian countryside captured with an almost unsettling clarity. It depicts a winding road slicing through the rolling hills of New South Wales, leading towards the charming village of Berry. Yet, within this seemingly simple scene lies a profound exploration…
Het museum met de meeste schilderijen op deze pagina.
| Museum | Stad | Werken van Lloyd Rees | Schilderijen uit deze lijst |
|---|---|---|---|
 Art Gallery of New South Wales |
Sydney | 1 | The road to Berry |
Eén jaar, 1947, bevat elk gedateerd canvas van Lloyd Rees op deze pagina: hier zijn ze, de beroemdste eerst.
A Moment on the Road: Lloyd Rees’s “The Road to Berry” Lloyd Frederic Rees's "The Road to Berry," painted in 1947, isn’t merely a landscape; it’s a distilled…
The road to Berry (1947)
Lloyd Rees, geboren in 1895, was 52 jaar oud: The road to Berry dateert uit 1947.
10 werken van Lloyd Rees staan in onze catalogus.
Voornamelijk in Art Gallery of New South Wales (Sydney); de bovenstaande lijst vermeldt elk museum en de bijbehorende doeken.
Lloyd Frederic Rees (1895-1988) was a celebrated Australian landscape painter whose work beautifully captured the essence of the Australian environment and explored the harmonious relationship between humanity and nature. His career spanned much of the 20th century, marked by consistent artistic exploration and significant recognition within the Australian art world.
Born on March 17, 1895, in Brisbane, Queensland, Rees was one of eight children born to Owen Rees and Angèle Burguez. His early life provided a foundation for his later artistic pursuits. He received formal art training at Brisbane’s Central Technical College, beginning his career as a commercial artist in 1917.
Rees's artistic journey began with sketches and paintings focused on the built environment within the landscape. While specific early influences are not extensively documented, his work demonstrates an affinity for capturing light and atmosphere – qualities often associated with Impressionism. He was part of the Northwood Group from the 1940s to the 1960s, a collective that favored neo-impressionist styles and sinuous linework in their landscape depictions.
Rees’s oeuvre is characterized by several recurring themes:
His style evolved over time, but consistently emphasized observation and a sensitive rendering of form and color. His later paintings often exhibit an abstraction of form, focusing on the source and effects of light.
Rees achieved significant acclaim throughout his career:
His painting, The Road to Berry, is a notable work held in the collection of the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
Beyond “The Road to Berry”, Rees produced a substantial body of work including numerous sketches and paintings depicting various Australian landscapes. His works are also held in the collections of the Art Gallery of Western Australia and the National Gallery of Australia.
Rees experienced personal loss with the passing of his first wife, Dulcie Metcalf, shortly after childbirth in 1927. He later married Ursula McGeogh in 1931. A brief engagement to sculptor Daphne Mayo ended in 1925.
Lloyd Frederic Rees remains a significant figure in Australian art history. His dedication to landscape painting, his sensitive portrayal of light and atmosphere, and his exploration of the spiritual connection between humanity and nature have left a lasting legacy. He helped shape the development of Australian landscape painting and continues to inspire artists today.
He continued to paint until his death on December 2, 1988, at the age of 93, leaving behind a rich artistic heritage that celebrates the beauty and spirit of Australia.
