1864 - 1915

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  • Museums on this site: Amsterdam Museum
  • Born: 1864, Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Lifespan: 51 years
  • Died: 1915
  • Works on this site: 2
  • Nationality: Netherlands

A Life of Artistic Exploration

August Le Gras was a Dutch painter, draftsperson, etcher, and pastellist. Born in Amsterdam, Netherlands, his early life involved working as a clerk and running a liquor shop before pursuing formal training. He studied at the Rijksakademie van beeldende kunsten in Amsterdam under August Allebé, Barend Wijnveld, and Rudolf Stang. His artistic journey was marked by significant travels to Algeria and Tunis, often supported by patrons.

His diverse body of work includes:

Artistic Legacy and Subjects

Le Gras's repertoire was vast, ranging from early works like Cat on Chair to sketches in sepia, oil, and pastel. He was known for his ability to capture animals, including horses and exotic specimens from private collections. In his later years, he resided in the artist colony of Laren, where he also bred African hounds. His technical skill extended to color etchings and various drawing media.

His professional affiliations included membership in Club De Tien and Arti et Amicitiae in Amsterdam. Throughout his career, he also served as a teacher, instructing other artists such as Lou Loeber.

Întrebări și răspunsuri

Ce stări exprimă operele lui August Le Gras?

Pagina Galerie pe stări de spirit lui August Le Gras organizează operele de artă ale artistului în funcție de starea de spirit.

Unde și când s-a născut August Le Gras?

August Le Gras s-a născut în Amsterdam, în anul 1864.

În ce mișcări artistice a activat August Le Gras?

Stilurile în care a activat August Le Gras pot fi vizualizate pe pagina de Toate mișcările de artă a artistului, care grupează operele pe mișcări artistice.

Unde pot vedea profilul cromatic al lucrărilor lui August Le Gras?

Genoma Paletei lui August Le Gras este o pagină care prezintă profilul cromatic al întregii creații a artistului.

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Fiecare întrebare are un singur răspuns corect.

Întrebare 1:
Where did August Le Gras study from 1879 to 1887?
Întrebare 2:
Which patron commissioned Le Gras to paint his horses and funded his trip to Algiers?
Întrebare 3:
In which city was August Le Gras born?
Întrebare 4:
What was the subject of Le Gras's first painting, created in 1882?
Întrebare 5:
Which organization was Le Gras a member of, alongside Emanuel van Beever and Co Breman?