The Art of T. E. Breitenbach
Thomas E. Breitenbach is an American artist born in Queens, New York. He is best known for his painting Proverbidioms, which provides a depiction of over 300 common proverbs and clichés. His earlier works consisted of dark allegories using archetypal symbols. In 1970, he collaborated with Jim Morrison of The Doors on a painting intended for the album An American Prayer.
Breitenbach's technique involves traditional Flemish oil-glazes, a meticulous process where light penetrates transparent paint layers to strike white gesso panels. His work includes several puzzle paintings such as:
- Proverbidioms
- Catchpenny
- Shakespearience
- A Picture of Health
Other Creative Works
Beyond visual arts, Breitenbach has engaged in various creative endeavors. He wrote the illustrated fantasy novel Grumparar's the New Creatures and a book of local ghost stories. He also composed music for films produced by his son and created two musicals, including Hieronymus, A Musical Fantasy, which is about Hieronymus Bosch.
Questions & Answers
Can I study T. E. Breitenbach's use of color across all works?
The Palette Genome of T. E. Breitenbach is a page that presents the color profile of the artist's body of work.
Where can I see T. E. Breitenbach's artworks in chronological order?
The artist's Artwork Timeline page presents T. E. Breitenbach's works ordered by date, year by year.
Can I browse T. E. Breitenbach's works by movement?
The All Movements page groups T. E. Breitenbach's artworks by art movement.
Can I explore T. E. Breitenbach's works by color spectrum?
The Spectral Index page organizes T. E. Breitenbach's artworks by color.
