1878 - 1952

Rövid tények

  • Nationality: France
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Art period: Modern
  • Born: 1878, Cannes, France
  • Top-ranked work: The River Lune, Lancaster
  • Museums on APS:
    • Art Gallery of New South Wales
    • Nemzeti Galéria
    • Fenton House

The Life and Artistic Journey of Charles Ginner

Born in Cannes, France, to British parents, Charles Isaac Ginner began his path toward becoming a painter despite initial parental disapproval. After a period of convalescence following an illness, he moved to Paris in 1899 to study architecture. He eventually transitioned to art, studying at the Academie Vitti and the Ecole des Beaux Arts. During his time in Paris, he worked under teachers such as Paul Gervais and Hermenegildo Anglada Camarasa. In 1909, Ginner traveled to Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he held his first one-person show, an event that helped introduce post-Impressionism to South America.

In 1910, Ginner settled in London, becoming a key member of the Camden Town Group. His work often focused on urban subjects and landscapes, characterized by a meticulous detailing of buildings and trees in his watercolours. During both World Wars, he served in official capacities, including work for the Canadian War Records and as an Official War Artist during the second conflict, where he specialized in painting harbour scenes and bombed buildings in London.

Artistic Style and Recognition

Ginner's painting style was marked by several distinct characteristics and affiliations:

Throughout his career, Ginner was associated with several prominent groups, including the London Group and the Cumberland Market Group. His work is held in various collections, including the Tate Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery, the latter of which contains a precise self-portrait of the artist.

Kérdések és válaszok

Mely történelmi korszakban alkotott Charles Ginner?

Charles Ginner a Modern korszakban alkotott. Ez az időszak a művész tevékenységét a történelembe helyezi.

Hol tekinthetném meg Charles Ginner összes művét?

Charles Ginner minden alkotása megtekinthető a ez a weboldal oldalán, az alkotó Összes műalkotás oldalán keresztül.

Melyik városban és melyik országban született Charles Ginner?

Charles Ginner Cannes, France városában született.

Művészeti kvíz

Minden kérdésre csak egy helyes válasz létezik.

Kérdés 1:
Where was Charles Isaac Ginner born?
Kérdés 2:
Which artistic group was Ginner a key member of?
Kérdés 3:
In which city did Ginner hold his first one-person show in 1909?
Kérdés 4:
Which artist's work influenced Ginner's heavy impasto paint style?
Kérdés 5:
During World War II, what did Ginner specialize in painting as an Official War Artist?