Garden In Giverny J L Breck
by Jay Milo
Title
Garden In Giverny J L Breck
Artist
Jay Milo
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
In 1887 a small group of North American artists settled in Giverny for the summer season. Some were unaware of Monet's presence in the village, but at least two of them, had visited during earlier summers. They set up their easels along the streams or on the hillside and became acquainted with their newly adopted village from a distance. At first they avoided depicting the village itself, preferring more familiar landscape motifs. Gradually, artists in Giverny began to experiment with Impressionism, inspired by Monet and also by the region's dramatic light. Within a few years, many began to employ the more luminous, high-keyed palette and looser brushwork characteristic of impressionism.
During the five years he painted in Giverny, Breck’s work ranged widely in style, from the thorough impressionism of such works as Garden at Giverny (In Monet’s Garden) to the conservative tonal technique and religious overtones of Autumn, Giverny. Beck's work is highly prized and collectible to this day.
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June 16th, 2014
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