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Mark your diary! : ‘an arched brow, a tilted head, a faint smile’ … The Royal Academy of Arts presents an exhibition on the Renaissance portraitist, Giovanni Battista Moroni

19 Sunday Oct 2014

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art exhibition, art exhibitions - 2014/2015, fashion and art, Giovanni Battista Moroni, Late Renaissance, portrait painter, portraitist, portraiture, Royal Academy of Arts

Giovanni Battista Moroni, is considered by some (myself included!)

to be one of the greatest portrait painters of the Late Renaissance.

Born in Albino near Bergamo, Italy in 1520

Moroni would later train under the tutelage of religious painter

Alessandro Bonvicino, known as “Il Moretto”.

However, it is not for his religious paintings for which Moroni is famed,

but for his penetrating, evocative and emotive portraits.

 

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(images from the bbc.com):

(c) The National Gallery, London; Supplied by The Public Catalogue Foundation

Portrait of a Young Man with an Inscription, 1560

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(c) The National Gallery, London; Supplied by The Public Catalogue Foundation

L’Avvocato (The Lawyer)

Portrait of a Man Holding a Letter, 1570

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Moroni was masterful at capturing, the unique physical traits of each sitter,

adding further to depicting qualities of individuality in

postures which were natural, genuine, believable.

Enveloped in accomplishing this portrayal of corporeal realism is an added

dimension of psychological factor:  a communicative element

conveyed through the sitter’s demeanor.

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(image from hyperallergic.com):

Moroni, Met, Twenty-Nine-Year-Old-Man, 1567, from hyperallergic.com -320

Portrait of a Twenty-nine Year Old Man, 1567

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Moroni is genius at presenting this ‘glimpse’ into presumed thought.

It is the subtlety of enigmatic expressions,

which captivates and invites the viewer to consider

what the sitter may have been thinking

accentuated by: a steady gaze, a raised brow,

a mouth’s curve and contours, a head’s side tilt.

Herein lies the beauty of Moroni’s work, his ability to present portraits

which are of simple composition, yet of complexity for contemplation.

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(images from bbc.com):

(c) The National Gallery, London; Supplied by The Public Catalogue Foundation

Portrait of a Man with Raised Eyebrows, 1570

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(images from wga.hu):

moroni, use, the black knight, 1567, from wga.hu _k

The Black Knight, 1567

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Though his portraits are readily recognisable,

Moroni did not have a specific style per se.

Rather than establishing a signature elemental to every painting,

his intent seemed focused on capturing a true essence of each sitter.

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moroni, portrait of a gentleman, 1550, wga.huport_gen

Portrait of a Gentleman, 1560

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(image from hyperallergic.com):

Moroni, Abbess-Lucrezia-Agliardi-Vertova, 1557,from hyperallergic 320

Portrait of Abbess Lucrezia Agliardi Vertova, 1556

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(c) National Galleries of Scotland; Supplied by The Public Catalogue Foundation

Portrait of the writer, Giovanni Bressani, 1562

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He worked mostly in tones of black, grey, browns.

Yet, he was a wonderful colourist,

possessing an appreciative eye for the impact of colour.

It is said that the great artist Titian,

himself renowned as an extraordinary master of colour,

commended Moroni’s work.  This was great praise indeed .

 

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(c) The National Gallery, London; Supplied by The Public Catalogue Foundation

La Dama In Rosso, 1556 – 1560

Portrait of a Lady

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(image from artnet.com):

Moroni, Portrait of a Gentleman, 1565, from artnet , at Feigen mason5-4-3

Portrait of a Gentleman, 1565

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(images from hyperallergic.com):

Moroni, Portrait-of-a-Lttle-Girl of the Redtti Family, 1570, fom hyperallergic -320

Portrait of a Little Girl from the Redetti Family, 1570

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(image from wga.hu):

Moroni, the gentlema in pink, 1560 from wga.hu

Gentleman in Pink, 1560

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Most of Moroni’s portraits were of the petty aristocracy and

members of the bourgeoisie families of Bergamo,  whom he

presented in dignified manner.

The paintings also give a rich insight into the fashion of the period:

black as high-status colour, textural material/cloth,

white ruff collars/sleeves, jewel colours, furs and pearls.

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Moroni, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Bartolommeo Bonghi, 1553,from hyperallergic.com, Bartolommeo-Bonghi

Bartolommeo Bonghi, 1553

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(image from wga.hu):

moroni, antonio navagero, from wga.hu

Portrait of Antonio Navagero, 1565

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The Tailor (Il Tagliapanni)

is the artist’s most celebrated work.

The painting is regarded as the earliest portrait of

an artisan at his labours.  The tailor with instruments of his trade:

a pair of scissors in one hand and a portion of material in the other,

looks out with self- assurance at the viewer.

He exudes a confidence of his skills and accomplishments through

facial expression, body posture and the expensive quality of his own attire.

Everything that speaks to Moroni as a portraitist par excellence is

accomplished in this exquisite painting.

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(image from bbc.com):

(c) The National Gallery, London; Supplied by The Public Catalogue Foundation

The Tailor (Il Tagliapanni), 1565 – 1570

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The Royal Academy of the Arts (RAA), London

will host an eagerly awaited exhibition

on the portraiture by Giovanni Battista Moroni.

The show is curated by the RAA’s own Arturo Galansino.

For the first time, many of the paintings will be seen outside of Italy.

This is a show not to be missed.

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Giovanni Battista Moroni

Royal Academy of the Arts, London

25 October 2014 – 25 January 2015

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For additional details on the exhibition and related lectures/discussions, visit:

https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/exhibition/giovanni-battista-moroni

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Nick Lord wins Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year – 2013

12 Thursday Dec 2013

Posted by meappropriatestyle in art speak, emerging artists

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British Library - London, Hilary Mantel, National Portrait Gallery - London, Nick Lord, portrait artist, portraiture, Sargent Johnson Gideon Beharry, Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year- 2013, Victoria Cross

Aspiring portrait artist

Nick Lord

(image from dailymail.co.uk):

is named the first recipient –

Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year, 2013.

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Sky Arts partnered with the National Portrait Gallery and

British Library, London

 to identify an emerging artistic talent

in the genre of portraiture.

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The competition was judged by a panel of

respected individuals within the art community:

Kathleeen Soriano – Director of Exhibitions, Royal Academy of Art

Kate Bryan – Head of Contemporary Art, Fine Art Society

Tai-Shan Schierenberg – Portrait Artist and

Sandy Nairne, Director of the National Portrait Gallery – London

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The winner receives a 10,000 pounds sterling commission

to paint award-winning author

Hilary Mantel

(image from the guardian.com):

(Wolf Hall , Bring Up the Bodies)

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The portrait of Ms. Mantel will be part of the

permanent collection at the British Library.

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This year’s successful artist – Nick Lord

triumphed over a field of almost 2000 entrants.

He lives in Cardiff, Wales and

works in his father’s business

painting model trains to earn a living.

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The award affords him financial opportunity

to devote more time to his art work

and of course exposure of his talent.

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Mr. Lord’s process is unique to the tradition

of portrait painting;

he paints primarily from photographs,

not from having the sitter in studio.

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His winning portrait is of

Sargent Johnson Gideon Beharry

(image from johnsononbeharryvc.com):

the British soldier who received the

Victoria Cross, the highest military honour for valour,

awarded by the British government.

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On 1 May 2004 and again on 11 June 2004

Sargent Beharry risked his life

to save members of his unit –

during ambushes from enemy forces in Iraq.

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Mr. Lord’s portrait of Sargent Beharry

(image from dailymail.co.uk):

is displayed presently at the

National Portrait Gallery, London.

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Brit vogue … historic!

01 Saturday Jun 2013

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, andro-chic style, art influence - fashion, coat, dress = ensemble, fashion = clothes, fashion cultural reference, fashion historic reference, history notes, inspiration, jewellery, mark your diary

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16th and 17th century fashion, Anne of Denmark, Anthony Van Dyck, art, Charles I, Daniel Mytens, Duchess of Richmond, Elizabeth I, English court dress - 16th/17th centuries, Henry VIII, Mary of Modena, portraiture, Queen's Gallery - Buckingham Palace, Sir Peter Lely, Tudor and Stuart Fashion

Whatever the era, British dress and style sensibilities

has influenced international fashion.

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Court wear of the 16th and 17th centuries

under the Tudor and Stuart monarchs-

was of particular extravagant couture creations.

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Fabrics:

wool

cotton

silk

furs

linen

were intricately weaved and sewn by the finest textile artisans of the time

 

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Producing luxurious designs in

damask

brocade

velvet

satin

twill

 

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Adorned with

ruffles

bows

ruffs

lace

gold thread

embroidery

 

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And for that extra bit of glam

encrusted pearls, jewels and gemstones.

Opulent attire fit for king, queen and courtiers.

 

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Royal – Wear

 

(image from timeout.com):

'Henry VIII', c1530-35

Henry VIII

by Joos Van Cleeve, circa 1530 – 1535

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Known for his six wives who were far from merry,

King Henry VIII used fashion to emphasise

the wealth and power of the monarchy.

He consciously dressed to impress.

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(image from eyestylist.com):

Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth I)

attributed to William Scrots, 1546

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(images from timeout.com)

'Elizabeth I', c1595-1600

Queen Elizabeth I

by Nicholas Hilliard, circa 1595 – 1600

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Like her imposing father, Henry VIII,

Elizabeth Tudor, as princess and later as queen utilised fashion

to underscore the might of monarchy, while

successfully flattering and enhancing her appearance

from every conceivable angle.

She well knew that she was centre stage.

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'Anne of Denmark', 1614

Anne of Denmark

attributed to Marcus Gheeradts the Younger, 1614

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Anne of Denmark, wife to a king – James I

mother of kings – Charles II and James II,

was a clothes horse of her era …  from head to toe.

High coiffed hair, accessorised with jewels and feathers;

gowns of the finest cloths and needlework

adorned with lace, bows, and pearls

Anne was a fashion statement maker.

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 'Charles I', 1628

King Charles I

by Daniel Mytens 1628

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'Duchess of Richmond', c1662

Duchess of Richmond

by Sir Peter Lely 1662

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Portraits of  these and other court personages,

 equivalents of modern day paparazzi photos of

sought after public figures,

allows us to appreciate the workmanship, originality

and trend-setting qualities of the period’s high fashion.

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'Mary of Modena', c1675

Mary of Modena

by Simon Vereist circa 1675

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Mary Modena, the second wife of James Stuart (later James II)

in an exquisitely tailored men’s coat –

androgynous wear a la 17th century.

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The Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace

is currently hosting the exhibition

In Fine Style:  The Art of Tudor and Stuart Fashion

(exhibition runs until 6 October 2013)

which examines and chronicles the development

of court dress during this period

through portraiture and authentic items of clothing.

A visual treat for any fashionista of any era.

 

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