The art epoch of Impressionism was accompanied by a radical change in painting. Painting in free nature and the emotional connection between artist and work were unthinkable until then. Impressionism dominated the European art metropolises for a long time. Its influence on British artists, who often stood up to mainland art trends with great self-confidence, was particularly extraordinary. At the time of Spencer Frederick Gore's artistic orientation, Impressionism was entering its late phase. Painting, which was accompanied by emotion, regained structure and order. The interrelationships of form and color became an elementary theme and artists experimented with optical effects. Georges Seurat surprised the art world with his perfect pointillist works. Van Gogh, Cézanne and Gauguin impressed British society and received favorable reviews for their works. The transition from Impressionism to its late phase in fluid and followed different paths. These paths can be seen in the artistic development of Spencer Frederick Gore, who moved from classical landscape painting to Post-Impressionism. The culmination of this development is the formation of the Camden Town Group. A group of young British painters who drew inspiration from the work of their French models and guides.
Spencer Frederick Gore was born the son of a tennis player who was no stranger to the green at Wimbledon. Spencer, nicknamed Freddy by his friends, was devoted to art and made painting his life's work. Friends and contemporaries attest to the artist's persistent diligence and great passion for the London atmosphere with its myriad details. A painter who discovered the world with open eyes and tried to capture every moment. Landscapes, cityscapes, interiors or a view out of the window. For Gore, there was something in every moment that was worthy of painting. The realization is marked by sensitivity and a restrained gentleness. Spencer's close confidant Walter Sickert described his friend as a man who would not avoid risk, yet possessed a rare degree of social and artistic flair. Gore is considered a great gentleman with a positive outlook on life and a great love of painting.
Artistically, Spencer Frederick Gore probably could have been very successful. Unfortunately, pneumonia ended the painter's impressive career. Gore took advantage of the cold winter days in the early part of 1914 to paint in Richmond Park. The artist preferred to work outdoors and so he did during this cold and wet season. He fell ill and what is believed to be the last painting he produced was the view from his window. In his grief over the loss of his friend, Sickert found the following words that beautifully describe Gore's art. "He achieves excellence in touch. Expression fell like snowflakes on his canvases, varied, appropriate, and spare."
The art epoch of Impressionism was accompanied by a radical change in painting. Painting in free nature and the emotional connection between artist and work were unthinkable until then. Impressionism dominated the European art metropolises for a long time. Its influence on British artists, who often stood up to mainland art trends with great self-confidence, was particularly extraordinary. At the time of Spencer Frederick Gore's artistic orientation, Impressionism was entering its late phase. Painting, which was accompanied by emotion, regained structure and order. The interrelationships of form and color became an elementary theme and artists experimented with optical effects. Georges Seurat surprised the art world with his perfect pointillist works. Van Gogh, Cézanne and Gauguin impressed British society and received favorable reviews for their works. The transition from Impressionism to its late phase in fluid and followed different paths. These paths can be seen in the artistic development of Spencer Frederick Gore, who moved from classical landscape painting to Post-Impressionism. The culmination of this development is the formation of the Camden Town Group. A group of young British painters who drew inspiration from the work of their French models and guides.
Spencer Frederick Gore was born the son of a tennis player who was no stranger to the green at Wimbledon. Spencer, nicknamed Freddy by his friends, was devoted to art and made painting his life's work. Friends and contemporaries attest to the artist's persistent diligence and great passion for the London atmosphere with its myriad details. A painter who discovered the world with open eyes and tried to capture every moment. Landscapes, cityscapes, interiors or a view out of the window. For Gore, there was something in every moment that was worthy of painting. The realization is marked by sensitivity and a restrained gentleness. Spencer's close confidant Walter Sickert described his friend as a man who would not avoid risk, yet possessed a rare degree of social and artistic flair. Gore is considered a great gentleman with a positive outlook on life and a great love of painting.
Artistically, Spencer Frederick Gore probably could have been very successful. Unfortunately, pneumonia ended the painter's impressive career. Gore took advantage of the cold winter days in the early part of 1914 to paint in Richmond Park. The artist preferred to work outdoors and so he did during this cold and wet season. He fell ill and what is believed to be the last painting he produced was the view from his window. In his grief over the loss of his friend, Sickert found the following words that beautifully describe Gore's art. "He achieves excellence in touch. Expression fell like snowflakes on his canvases, varied, appropriate, and spare."
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