Edgars Vinters
Sunny foliage. 2010. Cardboard, oil. 69x87, 5 cm
2010

Name: Sunny foliage. 2010. Cardboard, oil. 69x87, 5 cm
Brand: Edgars Vinters
Price: 1759.09 USD
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Sunny foliage. 2010. Cardboard, oil. 70x89,5 cm In this work of art, the author has captured a beautiful forest road crowned by a gorgeous tree canopy on a sunny day. A rich play of green tones portrays a mysterious atmosphere, while the sun's rays in the leaves of the trees give this painting lively energy and peace. Information about artist Edgars Vinters (1919-2014). Edgars Vinters was working in oil, watercolor and monotype techniques. He painted landscapes in different seasons and flowers. In 1970 the significant place in his creativity takes city landscapes. As a ten-year-old boy he met with the popular pastelist Voldemars Irbe, who detected the boy’s talent, taught him the basics of pastel painting and opened his eyes for the beauty of nature in the alleged minor details. A porcelain factory engaged him to paint a series of porcelain plates for president Karlis Ulmanis. After he had taken his high-school-diploma, he joined the Latvian Art Academy and until 1944. during the Soviet period, his exhibitions were confined to Riga and other cities of the Latvian Socialist Soviet Republic. After the liberation of Latvia in 1991 his art increasingly found attention and appreciation. Periodically exhibitions were organized in Latvia, later beginning in 1993 in UK and the USA and from 2006 in Germany. Increasingly his works are presented by the art trade worldwide. During a state visit by Turkish President Abdullah Gül on April 2, 2013 in Latvia, the Latvian President Andris Berzins presented to the Turkish presidential couple as a gift a painting of Edgars Vinters. 2009 Edgars Vinters in recognition of his lifetime achievement was awarded the Order of the Three Stars by President Valdis Zatlers He demonstrated great talent as a draughtsman from an early age, and developed his painting style at the Latvian Academy of Arts (1940-1944). Edgars Vinters was working as a drawing teacher in comprehensive schools in Riga. Participating in exhibitions since 1949. Solo exhibitions are organized in Riga (1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2006.), Tukums distr. Kaives forestry (1974), Amula forestry (1975), Sigulda (1974, 1979), Salaspils (1974, 1978, 1980), Koknese (1981), Katvari (1981, 1983), Bauskas distr. kolkhoz „Victory” (1982) Solo exhibitions are organized in England (1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1995, 1997, 1997, 1997, 2001). Group exhibitions - in Riga (1949, 1954), Koknese (1969), Lejasciems (1973). Edgars Vinters exhibitions of classical art gallery Antonia: 08.04.2011. Edgars Vinters solo exhibition "Retrospective". 12.11.2014. Edgars Vinters memorial exhibition "Nature tonality" E. Vinters works exhibited in several different classic art gallery "Antonia" organized thematic exhibitions.

Creator:

Edgars Vinters (1919 - 2014, Latvian)

Creation Year:

2010

Dimensions:

Height: 27.17 in (69 cm)Width: 34.45 in (87.5 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)

Medium:

Oil,Cardboard

Movement & Style:

Impressionist

Period:

2010-

Condition:

Gallery Location:

Riga, LV

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU1437210598592

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Edgars Vinters (1919-2014) Edgars Vinters is working in oil, watercolor and monotype techniques. He paints landscapes in different seasons and flowers. In 1970 the significant place in his creativity takes city landscapes. As a ten-year-old boy he met with the popular pastelist Voldemārs Irbe, who detected the boy’s talent, taught him the basics of pastel painting and opened his eyes for the beauty of nature in the alleged minor details. A porcelain factory engaged him to paint a series of porcelain plates for president Kārlis Ulmanis. After he had taken his high-school-diploma, he joined the Latvian Art Academy and until 1944. uring the Soviet period, his exhibitions were confined to Riga and other cities of the Latvian Socialist Soviet Republic. After the liberation of Latvia in 1991 his art increasingly found attention and appreciation. Periodically exhibitions were organized in Latvia, later beginning in 1993 in UK and the USA and from 2006 in Germany. Increasingly his works are presented by the art trade worldwide. During a state visit by Turkish President Abdullah Gül on April 2, 2013 in Latvia, the Latvian President Andris Bērziņš presented to the Turkish presidential couple as a gift a painting of Edgars Vinters. 2009 Edgars Vinters in recognition of his lifetime achievement was awarded the Order of the Three Stars by President Valdis Zatlers He demonstrated great talent as a draughtsman from an early age, and developed his painting style at the Latvian Academy of Arts (1940-1944). Edgars Vinters was working as a drawing teacher in comprehensive schools in Riga. Participating in exhibitions since 1949. Solo exhibitions are organized in Riga (1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2006.), Tukums distr. Kaives forestry (1974), Amula forestry (1975), Sigulda (1974, 1979), Salaspils (1974, 1978, 1980), Koknese (1981), Katvari (1981, 1983), Bauskas distr. kolkhoz „Uzvara” (1982) Solo exhibitions are organized in England (1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1995, 1997, 1997, 1997, 2001). Group exhibitions - in Riga (1949, 1954), Koknese (1969), Lejasciems (1973). Edgar Vintera exhibitions of classical art gallery Antonia: 08.04.2011. Edgar Vintera solo exhibition "Retrospective". 12.11.2014. Edgar Vintera memorial exhibition "Nature tonality" E. Vintera works exhibited in several different classic art gallery "Antonia" organized thematic exhibitions.