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Alfred George Stannard
Alfred George Stannard (1827–1885) was an English painter of landscapes and a member of the Norwich School of painters. Life Alfred George Stannard, who was probably born in 1827, was christened on 15 July 1827 at St George's Church, Tombland, Norwich by Alfred Stannard and his wife Martha.Alfred George Stannard in "Parish registers, 1550-1900", ''FamilySearch''Alfred George Stannard, image 93. Alfred Stannard was a water-colourist and Martha Sparkes was herself an amateur painter. They produced a family of fourteen children, which included the painter Eloise Harriet Stannard. Alfred George studied under his father, exhibited works at the British Institution and used visits to Wales Wales ( cy, Cymru ) is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is bordered by England to the east, the Irish Sea to the north and west, the Celtic Sea to the south west and the Bristol Channel to the south. It had a population in ... and Switzerland to broaden his outlook. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norwich School Of Painters
The Norwich School of painters was the first provincial art movement established in Britain, active in the early 19th century. Artists of the school were inspired by the natural environment of the Norfolk landscape and owed some influence to the work of landscape painters of the Dutch Golden Age such as Hobbema and Ruisdael. History The Norwich Society of Artists was founded in 1803 by John Crome and Robert Ladbrooke as a club where artists could meet to exchange ideas. Its aims were "an enquiry into the rise, progress and present state of painting, architecture, and sculpture, with a view to point out the best methods of study to attain the greater perfection in these arts." The society's first meeting was in "The Hole in the Wall" tavern; two years later it moved to premises which allowed it to offer members work and exhibition space. Its first exhibition opened in 1805, and was such a success that it became an annual event until 1825. The building was demolished but the societ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Landscape Painting
Landscape painting, also known as landscape art, is the depiction of natural scenery such as mountains, valleys, trees, rivers, and forests, especially where the main subject is a wide view—with its elements arranged into a coherent composition. In other works, landscape backgrounds for figures can still form an important part of the work. Sky is almost always included in the view, and weather is often an element of the composition. Detailed landscapes as a distinct subject are not found in all artistic traditions, and develop when there is already a sophisticated tradition of representing other subjects. Two main traditions spring from Western painting and Chinese art, going back well over a thousand years in both cases. The recognition of a spiritual element in landscape art is present from its beginnings in East Asian art, drawing on Daoism and other philosophical traditions, but in the West only becomes explicit with Romanticism. Landscape views in art may be entir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
St George's Church, Tombland, Norwich
St George's Church, Tombland, Norwich is a Grade I listed parish church in Norwich. History The church is medieval dating from the 15th century. Legacies were left for the building of the tower in 1445. Organ The church contained an organ which dated from 1865 by A and SJ Godball. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register. Gallery Altar, St George's Tombland, Norwich (16030458418).jpg , Altar Epiphany at St. George's, Tombland. (24117718742).jpg , Chancel References {{DEFAULTSORT:Norwich, Saint George Saint George Saint George ( Greek: Γεώργιος (Geórgios), Latin: Georgius, Arabic: القديس جرجس; died 23 April 303), also George of Lydda, was a Christian who is venerated as a saint in Christianity. According to tradition he was a soldie ... 15th-century church buildings in England Grade I listed churches in Norfolk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alfred Stannard
Alfred Stannard (1806–1889) was an English Landscape painting, landscape painter and a member of the Norwich School of painters. His daughter was Eloise Harriet Stannard, a notable artist in her own right. Life Stannard was born on 14 June 1806, the son of Abraham Stannard and his wife Mary (''née'' Bell), and was baptised in June 1807 at St Andrew's Church, NorwichAlfred Stannard in "Parish register transcripts for St Andrews, Norwich", ''FamilySearch''Alfred Stannard. nine years after the birth of his brother Joseph Stannard, with whom he collaborated as an artist. He first exhibited in 1820. References Bibliography * External linksWorks by Alfred Stannardin the Norfolk Museums CollectionsWorks by Alfred Stannardon FlickrWorks by Alfred Stannardin the British Museum''Stannard, the Family of Artists'' (Victorian Artists website) 1806 births 1889 deaths British portrait painters Artists from Norwich {{England-painter-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
