Singapore - Photography

"A Young Girl Reading a Book" is a captivating portrait by Swedish artist Gustaf Arnolds. Arnolds was a prolific painter whose roots began in Vingåker and later in Ronneby from his teenage years. His educational journey in art took him through prestigious institutions such as Althins målarskola and the Tallbergska grafikskolan in Stockholm, followed by a significant period at the Konstakademien, Stockholm, between 1904 and 1909. His talent and dedication were recognized early on, earning him a scholarship to Paris, a city that would deeply influence his artistic direction. This particular work, likely painted shortly after his return to Sweden, reveals a profound influence from his time in Paris. It portrays a young girl absorbed in reading a book, a simple yet profound subject that Arnolds imbues with a sense of tranquility and introspection. The background hints at a serene landscape, dotted with quaint houses, a nod to the everyday beauty surrounding us. What sets this piece apart is Arnolds’ technique, reminiscent of pointillism but distinguished by longer, more expressive brush strokes that add a vibrant texture and depth to the canvas. This method showcases Arnolds' unique adaptation of the techniques he encountered during his Parisian studies, particularly during his interactions with Nils Dardel...

"Figure II" Oil Painting 72" x 48" inch by Casey Baugh Medium: oil and ash on linen ABOUT THE ARTIST: Baugh's work can be described as narrative impressionistic realism. Speciali...

Ignasi Mundó Marcet (1918-2012) - woman in white - Oil on canvas Canvas measures 73x60 cm. Frame size 76x63 cm. MUNDO Ignasi Ignasi Mundó trained at the School of La Lonja, with Joa...

Realist Leopard Portrait Wild Cat Painting from British Wildlife Tiger Artist. The vivid realism of the hairs & whiskers coupled with the intensity of the leopard's eyes make this pa...

This is not your typical child’s portrait. Young Ellen Warfield is steadily pouring tea or coffee in a proper manner that certainly conforms to societal expectations of the 1950’s. ...

An ordinary scene of a woman walking down a sidewalk in the rain is elevated to a little gem of a painting. American life is captured in this Clyde Singer painting, Puddle Jumper (...

Jordi Curós Ventura (1930-2007) - Woman Mixed technique on canvas cardboard. Work measurements 41x33 cm. Frameless. Jordi Curós Ventura (Olot, Girona, March 4, 1930) is a Spanish pa...

The danger of American life is captured in this Clyde Singer painting, City Peril (1958), where he depicts a moment in the city where a woman is targeted while walking. An accomplish...

Pascual Bueno Ferrer (1930) Pascual Bueno Ferrer is a Catalan painter who has cultivated painting and drawing as a child. In 1956 he enrolled at the Sant Jordi Higher School of Fi...

Clyde Singer captures the moment when two friends open a letter with shocking news. A master of capturing the small and significant moments of everyday life, Singer realistically po...

This equine racing portrait "Morning Exercise" by artist Anne Wolff is a 24x24 original oil painting on canvas. Depicted is a profile view of a thoroughbred race horse against a blac...

Charming hand painted photograph, portrait of a young ballerina as Tinker Bell by an unknown artist (American, 20th Century). Circa 1957. Signed "Studio d'Art Los Altos...