Gregory Sievers
Place de la Madeleine, Paris
1991

About the Item

This artwork titled "Place de la Madeleine, Paris" is an oil on canvas by noted American artist Gregory Sievers, b.1951. It is signed and dated at the lower right corner by the artist. The artwork (canvas) size is 18 x 24 inches, framed size is 26.65 x 32.65 inches. Framed in an ornate gold and black frame, with fabric liner and gold bevel. It is in excellent condition. About the artist: Gregory Sievers has an extensive Art background. He had training in figure and anatomy drawing in Secondary School. He received his Associate of Fine Arts Degree in 1976 from Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho. He went on to receive a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. In 1982 he received a Master of Fine Arts Degree from Utah State University in Logan, Utah. His masters thesis was a compilation of Still Lifes depicting aspects of the early west. In 1996, Greg was appointed by the Governor of Idaho to serve as a Commissioner on the Idaho Commission on the Arts. In 1996 and 1997, Greg served the commission on the Policy and Planning Board and as Chair of the Individual Artists Committee. A unique form of impressionism can be seen in Greg’s style. Many of the early impressionist styles were far more detailed than most realize. Though Greg’s paintings appear to be quite detailed, a closer look will reveal expressive brush work and charming impressionistic textures. 1976 Associate of Fine Arts Degree, Ricks College, Rexburg, Idaho 1979 Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 1982 Master of Fine Arts Degree, Utah State University, Logan, Utah 1980 Commissioned to do 2 paintings depicting "Jose DeGalvez, early Spanish Conquistador" Almos, Mexico. 1992 to Present; European Travel; has travelled to Paris each of the past 6 years. Has painted "Plein Air" extensively in Paris and the European country side, including Italian and French Riviera, Venice and Rome, Madrid and Barcelona, Budapest, Strassborg, England, Wales and Prague. 1996 Appointed by the Governor of Idaho to serve as a Commissioner on the Idaho Commission on the Arts. 1996-1997 Served on Policy and Planning Board for the Idaho Commission on the Arts. 1997 Served as Chair of the Individual Artists Committee for the Idaho Commission on the Arts

Creator:

Gregory Sievers (1951, American)

Creation Year:

1991

Dimensions:

Height: 26.65 in (67.7 cm)Width: 32.65 in (82.94 cm)Depth: 2.15 in (5.47 cm)

Medium:

Oil

Movement & Style:

American Impressionist

Period:

Late 20th Century