Ernest Yarrow Jones

Ernest Yarrow Jones, Post-Impressionist view of Blossom in Corsica

circa 1910

A really beautiful example of Post-Impressionist painting; the picture space filled with light and wonderfully free brushwork. A most attractive rustic image presented in very good o...

An idyllic scene on an impressive scale of sheep grazing in Constable country. Algernon Mayow Talmage (1871-1939) ​Sheep grazing in a summer landscape Signed and dated 1927 Oil on c...

Title: Shepherd in the Pyrenees Artist: Enric Porta i Mestre (1898–1993) Technique: Oil on canvas Style: Post-Impressionism with Expressionist influences Dimensions: Unframed: 23.6 x 31.9 in Framed: 29.9 x 38.2 in Signature: Signed in the lower right corner as "E. Porta". Date: 1956 (according to the inscription on the back). DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK Shepherd in the Pyrenees by Enric Porta i Mestre depicts a rural scene with a striking sense of introspection and evocative charm. The painting portrays a shepherd tending to his flock amidst the mountainous landscape typical of the Catalan Pyrenees. The composition captures the serenity and beauty of nature through vibrant colors and dynamic brushstrokes. The work reflects a Post-Impressionist style with loose, bold strokes and vivid tones, combined with Expressionist influences in its ability to evoke emotions beyond the physical depiction. The energetic and textured brushwork infuses the painting with a lively rhythm, while the rich palette of greens and blues immerses the viewer in the landscape's tranquil atmosphere. In this piece, Porta i Mestre showcases a mastery of color and light, illustrating his deep connection to his homeland and its rural life, which served as a source of inspiration throughout his career. ARTIST BIOGRAPHY Enric Porta i Mestre (La Pobla de Segur, 1898–1993) was a Catalan painter known for his landscapes, still lifes, and costumbrist depictions. Trained in Lleida and Barcelona, Porta debuted in 1922 with an exhibition in the Catalan capital. He later moved to Paris to further his artistic studies, where he connected with avant-garde artists such as Miquel Villà...

Oil paint on canvas, 1909/1912 by Hans Michaelson, Germany. Estate stamp verso. Framed. Dimensions: 16.65 x 21.77 in ( 42,3 x 55,3 cm ) Hans Michaelson born as the son of Jewish traders in Hettstedt in 1872. From 1898 to 1909 he studied at the Berlin Academy. From 1912 on he regularly participated in the "juried outdoor art exhibition" Berlin and also the exhibition of the Berlin Secession...