London, 1902: no. 14 (1991.190.1.a), 34 (1991.190.1.b, 1991.190.1.c). 1903 Berenson
Above all, Johannes Vermeer was a painter of light. In this exquisite painting, diffused light softly illuminates the tabletop, the woman’s face, and her rich lemon-yellow morning jacket.
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Ludolf Backhuysen, whose name appears in the literature in a number of different forms (for example, Bakhuysen, Backhuisen, and Bakhuizen), was born in the German town of Emden on December 18, 1631. He was the son of a scribe, Gerhard Backhaus, and initially followed in his father’s footsteps, working as a clerk in the government offices at Emden.
Full Moon, 1779, published 1781, aquatint printed on laid paper, Gift of Sherwood B.
Sensational and scandalous for an American audience unused to seeing classically nude statues of women, this figure by Hiram Powers caused a frenzy when it was first exhibited in the mid-19th century. Curious viewers came in droves to see it after Powers sent several copies from Italy, where he created the work.
[1] Provenance per Richard P.
Edward B.
Discover works by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo and learn about the artist
B. Tiepolo, His Life and Work. London, 1955. 1962 Morassi, Antonio.
How do portraits influence the way we see historic figures? David shows Napoleon Bonaparte working tirelessly for the people of France.
of the three lists that David made of his works mention the NGA painting: "List B,
Pieter de Hooch excelled in the sensitive depiction of people going about their daily lives, be it inside their houses or in the sheltered environment of an urban courtyard. His masterly control of light, color, and complex perspectival construction can be compared to the work of Johannes Vermeer, his contemporary and colleague in Delft.
Pictures in the collection of P. A. B.
Meindert Hobbema studied under the noted landscape artist Jacob van Ruisdael, and quite a few of his compositions evolved from the work of his erstwhile master. Hobbema approached nature in a straightforward manner, depicting picturesque, rural scenery enlivened by the presence of peasants or hunters.
Pictures in the collection of P. A. B.
