Quote:Frederick Bazille (1841 – 1870) Family Reunion (1867) This painting shows the family of Bazille on the terrace at Bazille house at Montpellier, France. Bazille himself is to be seen on the extreme left of the group, just behind his cousin Monsieurs des Hours. What is extraordinary here is that Bazille has painted a picture which could easily be a photograph. Note how all of the figures are staring directly at the artist with the exception of his seated father. A very special and personal artwork. Superb landscape, portraits and use of strong light and deep shadows. I love this painting. A little formal but not stiff. A masterpiece.
Frederick Bazille
(1841 – 1870)
Family Reunion (1867)
This painting shows the family of Bazille on the terrace at Bazille house at Montpellier, France.
Bazille himself is to be seen on the extreme left of the group, just behind his cousin Monsieurs des Hours.
What is extraordinary here is that Bazille has painted a picture which could easily be a photograph. Note how all of the figures are staring directly at the artist with the exception of his seated father.
A very special and personal artwork. Superb landscape, portraits and use of strong light and deep shadows.
I love this painting. A little formal but not stiff.
A masterpiece.
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Quote: Quote: Frederick Bazille (1841 – 1870) Family Reunion (1867) This painting shows the family of Bazille on the terrace at Bazille house at Montpellier, France. Bazille himself is to be seen on the extreme left of the group, just behind his cousin Monsieurs des Hours. What is extraordinary here is that Bazille has painted a picture which could easily be a photograph. Note how all of the figures are staring directly at the artist with the exception of his seated father. A very special and personal artwork. Superb landscape, portraits and use of strong light and deep shadows. I love this painting. A little formal but not stiff. A masterpiece. Yes Roger, it is a most interesting masterpiece. I too love it and can appreciate its great qualities. Thanks for sharing. Miguel P.S. By the way, until I realized there is a slightly less defined character just behind someone else (Monsieur des Hours) I had mistakenly taken him for his cousin and was thinking your mention of him was wrong.
Quote: Frederick Bazille (1841 – 1870) Family Reunion (1867) This painting shows the family of Bazille on the terrace at Bazille house at Montpellier, France. Bazille himself is to be seen on the extreme left of the group, just behind his cousin Monsieurs des Hours. What is extraordinary here is that Bazille has painted a picture which could easily be a photograph. Note how all of the figures are staring directly at the artist with the exception of his seated father. A very special and personal artwork. Superb landscape, portraits and use of strong light and deep shadows. I love this painting. A little formal but not stiff. A masterpiece.
Miguel,
Yes,
Bazille is the indistinct person on the extreme left.
Roger
AUGUSTUS JOHN 1878 - 1961
A man who followed a bohemian lifestyle and who became a favourite portrait painter in society circles.
Quote:Wow Roger, those self-portraits are great. I seem to remember the name but not very sure where it was. Anyway, I have just found this video that confirms he was a great portraitist. I hope you like it.Miguel
Yes Miguel,
Thank you for the great video.
A great painter and amazing character.
His paintings have the freedom of impressionists with the expertise of old masters. Truly good stuff.