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John Brett A.R.A. (1831-1902)
Tarbert, Scotland
inscribed and dated 'Tarbert, 4 aug '86' upper left
Oil on canvas
Painting Size - 7 x 14 in
Framed Size - 14 x 21 in
Provenance
Anon. sale, Bonhams, London, 26 October 2010, lot 227;
Private Collection, London
Literature
Christiana Payne, John Brett (Yale UP 2010) p.232 (catalogue no 1178).
Exhibited
Fine Art Society 1886, No. 19.
John Brett was a man whose soul was intertwined with the landscapes he painted, a true master of the Pre-Raphaelite movement and an artist whose devotion to the natural world set him apart in 19th-century England. Born in Reigate, Surrey, Brett was fascinated by nature from a young age, and his keen observations of the world around him would later define his artistic career.
Brett’s technical precision and his commitment to depicting nature in all its glory aligned him with the ideals of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, though his style carried its own distinctive flair. He was known for his painstaking attention to detail, often painting outdoors (or "en plein air") to capture the essence of the landscape at a particular moment in time—an approach that placed him among the early English landscape painters who sought to render nature with almost scientific accuracy.
While many of his contemporaries explored mythological or historical themes, Brett remained resolutely committed to the beauty of the natural world. His best-known works, such as The Stonebreaker and The Valley of the Dart, showcase not only his skill in capturing the textures of nature—from the tiniest blade of grass to the sweeping grandeur of a mountain range—but also his ability to evoke the emotional atmosphere of a scene. He painted with a sense of reverence for the environment, giving his landscapes a kind of spiritual depth that transcended the mere physical beauty of the land.
Brett’s work was largely admired in his time, though it was sometimes overshadowed by the rise of other artistic movements. Yet his legacy endures, particularly for those who appreciate the meticulous rendering of natural light, texture, and the way Brett’s paintings often feel like a moment frozen in time—a fleeting, serene pause in the flow of nature’s cycles.
Despite his relative obscurity today compared to other artists of his era, John Brett’s work remains a testament to the sublime power of the English landscape and the passionate artist who captured it with unwavering dedication.
- Creator:John Brett
- Dimensions:Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 21 in (53.34 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Stoke, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU446316174682
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