Alfred de Breanski Sr. Art
Widely regarded as one of England’s most accomplished landscape artists, British painter Alfred de Breanski Sr. is known by collectors for his realistic depictions of the rugged, isolated beauty of the Scottish Highlands and Welsh mountains.
Born in 1852 in Greenwich, England, de Breanksi grew up in an artistic family. His elder brother was the noted seascape painter Gustave de Breanski and his younger sister Julie trained as an artist.
Many of de Breanksi’s paintings feature animals such as sheep and cattle, which he painted grazing along the grassy banks of the River Thames or in the undulating fields of Wales and Scotland. He was influenced by the likes of renowned British painter John Constable, making similar use of texture, light and color in his landscape paintings.
De Breanski debuted his works at the Royal Academy in London in 1872, where he continued to exhibit until 1918. He also showcased at the Royal Institute of Oil Painters and the Royal Cambrian Academy in Wales.
In 1873, de Breanski married Welsh painter Annie Roberts, and together they had seven children. Two of their children — Alfred de Breanski Jr. and Arthur de Breanski — would follow their parents’ footsteps and become artists. In 1880, de Breanksi became a Freeman of the City of London, and in 1928, he died in London.
Today, de Breanski’s paintings can be seen in museums and galleries throughout Britain, including at the Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle upon Tyne, the Southampton City Art Gallery and the Brighton Museum and Art Gallery in Brighton and Hove.
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19th Century Alfred de Breanski Sr. Art
Oil
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Alfred de Breanski Sr. Art
Canvas, Oil
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Lush green lily pads and pink water lilies float calmly on a pond. Gentle ripples reflect the early morning sunlight, with the mist adding to the glow. Painted ...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Alfred de Breanski Sr. Art
Oil
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Working from memory, artist Onelio Marrero paints a full moon in the early morning hours over the salt marshes in coastal New Jersey. The silvery glow in the early morning hours reflects dreamily onto still waters. "These wetlands are profoundly affected by the tides," says Onelio. "The channels that meander throughout the marshes invite the viewer to visually follow the bends and turns." There is a timeless and mysterious quality in these natural elements and Onelio's memory of the scene is well served in the execution of this painting.
About the Artist
Onelio Marrero paints city scenes of everyday life. In an impressionistic style he captures the romanticism of New York City, the picturesque fountains in Central Park and the wet city streets after a rainy afternoon. His use of warm tones creates a sense of nostalgia and the feeling that you have visited or seen this particular scene before. Onelio will often paint from direct observation, or he will work from a combination of photographs and combine numerous sources into one piece. In this way his work combines reality with fantasy, creating a new story with each painting. His work captures an appreciation for beauty in all of its greatest forms; nature, art, and people.
Words that describe this painting: marsh, wetland, swamp, inlet, waterway, stream, river, grass, tree, cloud, moon, mist, morning, water, reflection, dawn, impressionism, oilpaint, panoramic, nature, impressionism, nature, oil painting, blue
Morning Moon and Cloud...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Alfred de Breanski Sr. Art
Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Onelio Marrero paints this piece based on a visit to Rome, Italy. He loves walking the streets of the venerable city where the restaurants flow out into ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Alfred de Breanski Sr. Art
Oil
19th Century Alfred de Breanski Sr. Art
Oil
Artist Comments
Artist David Forks depicts a warm and sunny meadow filled with wildflowers, cacti, and trees from the northeastern region of San Antonio, Texas. "May finds fiel...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Alfred de Breanski Sr. Art
Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Karen E Lewis creates a view of the full moon, the morning after a lunar eclipse. She paints an ethereal sky with shades of pink and blue that set a coas...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Alfred de Breanski Sr. Art
Oil
Artist Comments
Inpired by the streets of San Francisco, artist Lisa Elley paints the iconic tram on a warm day. This piece is her contemporary rendition of the bustling city. ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Alfred de Breanski Sr. Art
Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Onelio Marrero paints a magnificent scene of a flowing river stream. Part of his series exploring the terrain and geology of northwest New Jersey. He tak...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Alfred de Breanski Sr. Art
Oil
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A lush green vineyard stretches across the scene, with orderly rows of grapevines leading to a dense forest. The cool blues and purples of the mountains contras...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Alfred de Breanski Sr. Art
Oil
Artist Comments
Heavy storm clouds and wind roll over the dark waves, tossing them into higher crests in this dramatic painting by artist Kristine Kainer. Ethereal horizons bri...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Alfred de Breanski Sr. Art
Oil
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Drawing inspiration from her hiking trips, artist Crystal DiPietro paints scenes she personally witnesses. She depicts a hillside view of Saguaro cacti overlooking the canyon. "They stand like sentinels along the landscape," describes Crystal. She paints the mountains turning...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Alfred de Breanski Sr. Art
Oil
