A Dutch Hand in Animal Portraiture
The year is 1891. In a studio, oil meets canvas to capture a subject named Jessie. This is the work of Anthony de Bree, a Dutch painter whose focus rests heavily on the animal kingdom. His brushwork does not seek to capture grand landscapes or human drama, but rather the specific, quiet presence of living creatures. In his 1891 oil on canvas, Jessie, he demonstrates a commitment to the textures of the natural world, a skill that would define his output until his death in 1921.
His technique relies on the careful application of oil to define form. In works like Jessie, the dimensions of 50.5 cm by 60.8 cm provide a focused window into a singular subject. There is a directness to his approach. He does not lean on abstraction; he leans on the physical reality of the animal before him.
The Legacy of the Royal Collection
De Bree’s place in the history of Dutch painting is anchored by the inclusion of his work in prestigious institutions. His ability to render animal subjects with precision earned his pieces a place within the Royal Collection. This placement signifies a level of technical proficiency that moved his work beyond mere illustration and into the realm of formal portraiture.
The specifics of his career reveal a dedication to a particular niche:
- Genre: Animal art
- Medium: Oil on canvas
- Focus: Detailed representation of animal subjects
He remains a figure of interest for those studying the evolution of animalier painting in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. His life, spanning from 1855 to 1921, covers a period of significant transition in European art, yet de Bree remained steadfast in his pursuit of the animal form.
Vraag en antwoord
Waar en wanneer is Anthony de Bree geboren?
Anthony de Bree werd geboren in Utrecht in 1855.
In welke perioden is de carrière van Anthony de Bree onderverdeeld?
De carrière van Anthony de Bree ontvouwt zich periode voor periode op de Loopbaanoverzicht pagina van de kunstenaar: een horizontale tijdlijn van de kunstwerken, gegroepeerd in hoofdstukken per carrièreperiode.
Is er een volledige lijst met kunstwerken van Anthony de Bree?
Alle werken van Anthony de Bree op deze website zijn te bekijken op de Alle kunstwerken pagina van de kunstenaar.
Waar kan ik de kunstwerken van Anthony de Bree in chronologische volgorde bekijken?
De Chronologie kunstwerken pagina van de kunstenaar presenteert de werken van Anthony de Bree, chronologisch geordend per jaar.
