Peter Howson, geboren in 1958
De 3 bekendste schilderijen van Peter Howson
Samson (Bairds Carryout) (1987) is het schilderij waar Peter Howson het meest om bekendstaat; het maakt deel uit van de collectie van het Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Samson (Bairds Carryout) (1987) en Boxer maken het trio van meest geliefde doeken compleet. Onze catalogus bevat 3 werken van Peter Howson. Hier zijn de 3 bekendste, inclusief het jaar, het museum en het verhaal achter elk canvas.
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- Geboren · overleden
- geboren in 1958, London
- Werken in onze catalogus
- 3
- Meest bekend
- Samson (Bairds Carryout) (1987)
- Meeste werken in
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
De tien meest geliefde schilderijen van Peter Howson
Waar de doeken van Peter Howson hangen
Het museum met de meeste schilderijen op deze pagina.
| Museum | Stad | Werken van Peter Howson | Schilderijen uit deze lijst |
|---|---|---|---|
 Metropolitan Museum of Art |
New York | 1 | Samson (Bairds Carryout) |
De beroemdste doeken van Peter Howson, jaar na jaar
De gedateerde doeken van Peter Howson op deze pagina stammen allemaal uit 1987: hier zijn ze, in volgorde van bekendheid.
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1987
1 van 3Samson (Bairds Carryout)
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1987
2 van 3Samson (Bairds Carryout)
De doeken van Peter Howson, vraag voor vraag
Waarom wordt Peter Howson het meest herinnerd om welk canvas?Lees het antwoord
Samson (Bairds Carryout) (1987), Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Samson (Bairds Carryout) (1987) en Boxer volgen.
Samson (Bairds Carryout): hoe oud was Peter Howson toen dit werd geschilderd?Lees het antwoord
Peter Howson, geboren in 1958, was 29 jaar oud: Samson (Bairds Carryout) dateert uit 1987.
Hoeveel schilderijen heeft Peter Howson gemaakt?Lees het antwoord
3 werken van Peter Howson staan in onze catalogus.
Waar hangen de beroemdste doeken van Peter Howson tegenwoordig?Lees het antwoord
Voornamelijk in Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York); de bovenstaande lijst vermeldt elk museum en de bijbehorende doeken.
Wanneer schilderde Peter Howson de beroemdste doeken?Lees het antwoord
In 1987, die 2 van de 3 werken op deze pagina vertegenwoordigt, waaronder Samson (Bairds Carryout).
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Peter Howson: Life and Art
Early Life and Education
Peter Howson OBE (born 1958) is a Scottish painter renowned for his powerfully emotive and often unsettling depictions of modern life. Born in London to Scottish parents, he moved with his family to Prestwick, Ayrshire, at the age of four. Raised in a deeply religious household, this early upbringing profoundly influenced his artistic trajectory; his very first painting, created at age six, was a depiction of the crucifixion.
Artistic Development and Key Themes
Howson’s work has evolved through distinct phases. Initially, he became known for his raw and unflinching portrayals of masculine working-class men – figures often presented as heroic yet vulnerable. Heroic Dosser (1987) remains a seminal example of this early style. His paintings from this period are characterized by their muscular forms, gritty realism, and exploration of identity and social issues.
- Early Work: Focus on masculine figures and working-class life.
- War Art: Profoundly impacted by his experiences as an official war artist.
- Religious Themes: Emerged following personal struggles with addiction and conversion to Christianity.
The Bosnian War and its Impact
A pivotal moment in Howson’s career came in 1993 when he was commissioned by the Imperial War Museum as the official war artist for Bosnia/Herzegovina during the brutal conflict. This experience profoundly affected him, leading to some of his most shocking and controversial works. Paintings like Plum Grove (1994) unflinchingly documented the atrocities witnessed, including depictions of rape and violence based on direct accounts from victims. The painting Croatian and Muslim, detailing a rape, generated significant controversy due to its explicit subject matter.
Later Work and Personal Struggles
Howson also served as the official war painter during the Kosovo War for *The London Times*. In more recent years, his work has increasingly explored religious themes. This shift is closely linked to his personal battle with alcoholism and drug addiction, culminating in treatment at Castle Craig Hospital in Peebles in 2000. Following this experience, he converted to Christianity, and paintings like Judas (2002) reflect both his past struggles and newfound faith.
Recognition and Achievements
- Official War Artist: Served as British official war artist in Bosnia and Kosovo.
- OBE Appointment: Appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2009.
- Documentary Film: Featured in a BBC Scotland documentary, “The Madness of Peter Howson” (2010).
- Public Commissions: Completed significant commissions for St Andrew’s Cathedral.
Beyond fine art, Howson's work has reached wider audiences through album cover designs for bands like Live (*Throwing Copper*), The Beautiful South (*Quench*), and Jackie Leven (*Fairytales for Hardmen*) and even a British postage stamp celebrating engineering achievements in 1999.
Historical Significance and Legacy
Peter Howson is considered a significant figure in contemporary Scottish art, associated with the New Glasgow Boys. His unflinching honesty, powerful imagery, and willingness to confront difficult subjects have established him as a unique voice within figurative expressionism. He continues to exhibit internationally, and his work resides in numerous major collections, cementing his place as an iconic artist of our time.