Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema

Style: Romanticism; Academicism;

Place: Dronrijp

Born: 1836

Death: 1912

Biography:

Early Life and Training

, later known as Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema, was born on January 8, 1836, in the village of Dronrijp, Netherlands. His early life was marked by a physical and mental breakdown at the age of 15, which led to his decision to pursue a career in art. He received his first art training with a local drawing master and later attended the Royal Academy of Antwerp in Belgium, where he studied under Gustaf Wappers.

Artistic Career

Alma-Tadema's artistic career can be characterized by his fascination with classical subjects, particularly the luxury and decadence of the Roman Empire. His paintings often featured languorous figures set against a backdrop of dazzling blue Mediterranean Sea and sky. Notable works from this period include The Education of the Children of Clovis (1861), which created a sensation among critics and artists when exhibited at the Artistic Congress in Antwerp.

Notable Works and Style

* A Roman Wall-Painting (1875) - A prime example of Alma-Tadema's ability to capture the essence of classical antiquity. * The Colosseum (1891) - Demonstrates his mastery of depicting historical accuracy in his paintings.

Museums and Collections

* The Tate Britain in London features several of Alma-Tadema's works, including The Colosseum. * The Victoria and Albert Museum also has an extensive collection of his paintings.

Legacy

Although Alma-Tadema's work fell into disrepute after his death, it has been re-evaluated since the 1960s for its importance within nineteenth-century English art. His contributions to classical-subject painting remain unparalleled.

• View Alma-Tadema's works at Wikioo.org: https://Wikioo.org/@/Sir Lawrence AlmaTadema
• Explore the Tate Britain's collection: https://Wikioo.org/Art.nsf/O/Tate+Britain
• Discover more about Alma-Tadema on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawrence AlmaTadema

* January 8, 1836 - Born in Dronrijp, Netherlands * 1861 - Exhibited The Education of the Children of Clovis at the Artistic Congress in Antwerp * June 25, 1912 - Passed away