Master Painting Breakdowns

Taking a closer look at master paintings
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A Closer Look at John Singer Sargent’s Staircase in Capri
Let’s take a closer look at John Singer Sargent’s Staircase in Capri. Most people know Sargent for his delicate portraits, but I’m quite fond of how he painted simple, everyday subjects like this. Sargent painted it in his early days when he was around twenty-two (not bad for an early work, hey!).
Theodore Robinson's A Bird's-Eye View
Theodore Robinson, A Bird's-Eye View, 1889 GRAYSCALE 700W
Theodore Robinson's A Bird's-Eye View
Theodore Robinson, A Bird's-Eye View, 1889 FOREGROUND 1 1200W
Theodore Robinson's A Bird's-Eye View
Theodore Robinson, A Bird's-Eye View, 1889 TOWN 1200W
Theodore Robinson's A Bird's-Eye View
Let's take a closer look at Theodore Robinson's A Bird's-Eye. An overcast landscape with a few bursts of color and simplified brushwork.
Theodore Robinson's A Bird's-Eye View
Theodore Robinson, A Bird's-Eye View, 1889, Detail
Theodore Robinson's A Bird's-Eye View
Theodore Robinson, A Bird's-Eye View, 1889 BACKGROUND 1200W
Theodore Robinson's A Bird's-Eye View
Theodore Robinson, A Bird's-Eye View, 1889, Saturated Red
Theodore Robinson's A Bird's-Eye View
Theodore Robinson, A Bird's-Eye View, 1889 BIRDS 1200W
Theodore Robinson's A Bird's-Eye View
Let's take a closer look at Theodore Robinson's A Bird's-Eye. An overcast landscape with a few bursts of color and simplified brushwork.
A Closer Look at Arthur Wesley Dow's Cosmic Cities
Let’s take a closer look at Arthur Wesley Dow’s Cosmic Cities. (What a name, hey!) Dow was an American artist and teacher, though it seems he is more known for his teaching. One of his students was Jane Peterson, who I wrote about last month. He also taught Georgia O'Keeffe. But enough about his students. This is one of those paintings that immediately caught my attention. It’s an interesting take on the Grand Canyon in an interesting style. It reminds me of Edgar ... via @drawpaintacadem
Theodore Robinson's A Bird's-Eye View
Earlier this month, I featured some of Theodore Robinson's paintings. Let’s take a closer look at one of them—A Bird's-Eye View— to see what’s actually going on. Often, it's better to narrow in on a single painting to get a true feel for the artist's style and techniques. via @drawpaintacadem
A Closer Look At Shearing the Rams by Tom Roberts
"Paint what you love, and love what you paint" Tom Roberts Let's take a closer look at the iconic Australian painting, Sheering the Rams by Tom Roberts. When I think of outback Australia, this painting comes to mind. #drawpaintacademy.com via @drawpaintacadem
A Closer Look at View of Auvers-sur-Oise—La Barrière by Paul Cézanne
Let's take a closer look at View of Auvers-sur-Oise—La Barrière by Paul Cezanne. Read more to see what exactly is happening behind the scenes. #drawpaintacademy.com via @drawpaintacadem