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Janis BrekteOld City 1970. Paper, watercolor, 71x64 cm1970
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Old City 1970. Paper, watercolor, 71x64 cm
"Old Town" is a visually captivating and evocative watercolor painting, celebrating the timeless allure of an old cityscape. Through the use of watercolors on paper, the artist has created a nostalgic and picturesque portrayal of the old town's unique character and historical charm, inviting viewers to appreciate the beauty of the urban past.
Janis Brekte (1920.15.VIII – 1985.27.XII)
Janis Brekte his first artistic education got in drawing courses of K. Brencens (1936 – 39).
He studied in Latvia Art academy (1940 – 48) and his pedagogues were L. Svemps, K. Miesnieks and N. Breikss.
Artist took part in exhibitions since 1943.
Most important personal exhibitions were organized in Riga (1977, 1980), Jelgava (1981).
Memorial exhibitions – in Cesis (1986) and Riga (1991, 1992).
J. Brekte was a member of Artists Union (since 1950).
In 1981 he got a title of rich of merits employee of art in Latvia Republic of Soviet Union.
Artist was one of the most popular and prolific aquarelle master of his time.
- Creator:Janis Brekte (1920 - 1985, Latvian)
- Creation Year:1970
- Dimensions:Height: 27.96 in (71 cm)Width: 25.2 in (64 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
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- Gallery Location:Riga, LV
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1437212780112
Janis Brekte (1920.15.VIII – 1985.27.XII) Janis Brekte his first artistic education got in drawing courses of K. Brencens (1936 – 39). He studied in Latvia Art academy (1940 – 48) and his pedagogues were L. Svemps, K. Miesnieks and N. Breikss. Artist took part in exhibitions since 1943. Most important personal exhibitions were organized in Riga (1977, 1980), Jelgava (1981).
Memorial exhibitions – in Cesis (1986) and Riga (1991, 1992). J. Brekte was a member of Artists Union (since 1950). In 1981 he got a title of rich of merits employee of art in Latvia Republic of Soviet Union. Artist was one of the most popular and prolific aquarelle master of his time.
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