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Janis Brekte Art

Latvian, 1920-1985
Janis Brekte (1920.15.VIII – 1985.27.XII) Janis Brekte his first artistic education got in drawing courses of K. Brencens (1936 – 39). He studied in Latvia Art academy (1940 – 48) and his pedagogues were L. Svemps, K. Miesnieks and N. Breikss. Artist took part in exhibitions since 1943. Most important personal exhibitions were organized in Riga (1977, 1980), Jelgava (1981). Memorial exhibitions – in Cesis (1986) and Riga (1991, 1992). J. Brekte was a member of Artists Union (since 1950). In 1981 he got a title of rich of merits employee of art in Latvia Republic of Soviet Union. Artist was one of the most popular and prolific aquarelle master of his time.
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Artist: Janis Brekte
Eastern Europe Cityscape
Eastern Europe Cityscape

Eastern Europe Cityscape

By Janis Brekte

Located in San Francisco, CA

This Artwork "Eastern Europe Cityscape" 1963 is a watercolor on paper by Latvian artist Janis Brekte, 1920-1985. It is signed and dated at the lowe...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Janis Brekte Art

Materials

Watercolor

Old Town Street. 1956. Watercolor, paper. 23x15 cm. Signed
Old Town Street. 1956. Watercolor, paper. 23x15 cm. Signed

Old Town Street. 1956. Watercolor, paper. 23x15 cm. Signed

By Janis Brekte

Located in Riga, LV

The central focus of the artwork is on an old town, a historic district known for its antiquated architecture, cobbled streets, and a sense of bygone eras. The combination of waterco...

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1950s Realist Janis Brekte Art

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

River. 1960, watercolor on paper, 43x61 cm
River. 1960, watercolor on paper, 43x61 cm

River. 1960, watercolor on paper, 43x61 cm

By Janis Brekte

Located in Riga, LV

River. 1960, watercolor on paper, 43x61 cm Janis Brekte (1920.15.VIII – 1985.27.XII) Janis Brekte his first artistic education got in drawing courses of K. Brencens (1936 – 39). He ...

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1960s Realist Janis Brekte Art

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Street in Old Riga. 1956. Watercolor, paper. 23x15 cm. Signed
Street in Old Riga. 1956. Watercolor, paper. 23x15 cm. Signed

Street in Old Riga. 1956. Watercolor, paper. 23x15 cm. Signed

By Janis Brekte

Located in Riga, LV

The central focus of the artwork is on an old town, a historic district known for its antiquated architecture, cobbled streets, and a sense of bygone eras. The combination of waterco...

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1950s Realist Janis Brekte Art

Materials

Watercolor, Paper

Portal of traider's store in Old Riga. 1956. Watercolor. 23x15 cm. Signed
Portal of traider's store in Old Riga. 1956. Watercolor. 23x15 cm. Signed

Portal of traider's store in Old Riga. 1956. Watercolor. 23x15 cm. Signed

By Janis Brekte

Located in Riga, LV

The central focus of the artwork is on an old town, a historic district known for its antiquated architecture, cobbled streets, and a sense of bygone eras. The combination of waterco...

Category

1950s Realist Janis Brekte Art

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Street Corner in Old Riga. 1956. Watercolor, paper. 23x15 cm. Signed
Street Corner in Old Riga. 1956. Watercolor, paper. 23x15 cm. Signed

Street Corner in Old Riga. 1956. Watercolor, paper. 23x15 cm. Signed

By Janis Brekte

Located in Riga, LV

The central focus of the artwork is on an old town, a historic district known for its antiquated architecture, cobbled streets, and a sense of bygone eras. The combination of waterco...

Category

1950s Realist Janis Brekte Art

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Vestures Street in Old Riga. 1956. Watercolor, paper. 23x15 cm. Signed
Vestures Street in Old Riga. 1956. Watercolor, paper. 23x15 cm. Signed

Vestures Street in Old Riga. 1956. Watercolor, paper. 23x15 cm. Signed

By Janis Brekte

Located in Riga, LV

The central focus of the artwork is on an old town, a historic district known for its antiquated architecture, cobbled streets, and a sense of bygone eras. The combination of waterco...

Category

1950s Realist Janis Brekte Art

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Old Riga. 1956. Watercolor, paper. 23x15 cm. Signed
Old Riga. 1956. Watercolor, paper. 23x15 cm. Signed

Old Riga. 1956. Watercolor, paper. 23x15 cm. Signed

By Janis Brekte

Located in Riga, LV

The central focus of the artwork is on an old town, a historic district known for its antiquated architecture, cobbled streets, and a sense of bygone eras. The combination of waterco...

Category

1950s Realist Janis Brekte Art

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Old town. 1978, paper, watercolor, 98x74 cm
Old town. 1978, paper, watercolor, 98x74 cm

Old town. 1978, paper, watercolor, 98x74 cm

By Janis Brekte

Located in Riga, LV

Old town. 1978, paper, watercolor, 98x74 cm Artist has created a melancholic and picturesque portrayal of the dark and wintery cityscape, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the evocative ambiance of the historic setting. Given the year of creation (1978), "Old Town" offers a glimpse into the past, capturing the historic charm and atmosphere of the old town as it existed during that time. Janis Brekte...

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1970s Realist Janis Brekte Art

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Olinkalns, paper/watercolor, 54x75 cm, 1971.
Olinkalns, paper/watercolor, 54x75 cm, 1971.

Olinkalns, paper/watercolor, 54x75 cm, 1971.

By Janis Brekte

Located in Riga, LV

Olinkalns paper/watercolor, 54x75 cm, 1971. Through the use of watercolors on paper, the artist has created a nostalgic and picturesque portrayal of the landscape, inviting viewers...

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1970s Realist Janis Brekte Art

Materials

Watercolor, Paper

Landscape  1965. Paper, watercolor, 38x53 cm
Landscape  1965. Paper, watercolor, 38x53 cm

Landscape 1965. Paper, watercolor, 38x53 cm

By Janis Brekte

Located in Riga, LV

Landscape 1965. Paper, watercolor, 38x53 cm Through the use of watercolors on paper, the artist has created a picturesque and emotive portrayal of the landscape, inviting viewers t...

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1960s Realist Janis Brekte Art

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Old Riga motif. 1972. Paper, watercolor, 50x41 cm
Old Riga motif. 1972. Paper, watercolor, 50x41 cm

Old Riga motif. 1972. Paper, watercolor, 50x41 cm

By Janis Brekte

Located in Riga, LV

Old Riga motif 1972. Paper, watercolor, 50x41 cm The central focus of the artwork is on an old town, a historic district known for its antiquated architecture, cobbled streets, and...

Category

1970s Expressionist Janis Brekte Art

Materials

Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor

Old City  1970. Paper, watercolor, 71x64 cm
Old City  1970. Paper, watercolor, 71x64 cm

Old City 1970. Paper, watercolor, 71x64 cm

By Janis Brekte

Located in Riga, LV

Old City 1970. Paper, watercolor, 71x64 cm "Old Town" is a visually captivating and evocative watercolor painting, celebrating the timeless allure of an old cityscape. Through the use of watercolors on paper, the artist has created a nostalgic and picturesque portrayal of the old town's unique character and historical charm, inviting viewers to appreciate the beauty of the urban past. Janis Brekte...

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1970s Realist Janis Brekte Art

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Old Town. 1971. Watercolor on paper, 56x41 cm
Old Town. 1971. Watercolor on paper, 56x41 cm

Old Town. 1971. Watercolor on paper, 56x41 cm

By Janis Brekte

Located in Riga, LV

Old Town Riga 1971. Watercolor on paper, 56x41 cm The central focus of the artwork is on an old town, a historic district known for its antiquated architecture, cobbled streets, an...

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1970s Realist Janis Brekte Art

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

The old dam. 1959, cardboard, watercolor, 68x54 cm
The old dam. 1959, cardboard, watercolor, 68x54 cm

The old dam. 1959, cardboard, watercolor, 68x54 cm

By Janis Brekte

Located in Riga, LV

The old dam. 1959, cardboard, watercolor, 68x54 cm The central focus of the painting is an old town, a historic district known for its antiquated architecture, cobbled streets, and...

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1950s Realist Janis Brekte Art

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Old Riga. 1982, paper, watercolor, 60x32 cm
Old Riga. 1982, paper, watercolor, 60x32 cm

Old Riga. 1982, paper, watercolor, 60x32 cm

By Janis Brekte

Located in Riga, LV

Old Riga. 1982, paper, watercolor, 60x32 cm The central focus of the artwork is on an old town, a historic district known for its antiquated architecture, cobbled streets, and a sen...

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1980s Realist Janis Brekte Art

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Gates in the Old Town  1982, paper, watercolor, 61x28 cm
Gates in the Old Town  1982, paper, watercolor, 61x28 cm

Gates in the Old Town 1982, paper, watercolor, 61x28 cm

By Janis Brekte

Located in Riga, LV

Gates in the Old Town 1982, paper, watercolor, 61x28 cm The watercolor technique allows for a loose and expressive style, which can effectively convey the architectural details and...

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1980s Realist Janis Brekte Art

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Lake. 1965, paper, watercolor, 52x67 cm
Lake. 1965, paper, watercolor, 52x67 cm

Lake. 1965, paper, watercolor, 52x67 cm

By Janis Brekte

Located in Riga, LV

Lake. 1965, paper, watercolor, 52x67 cm The central focus of the artwork is on birches at the lake at early autumn Janis Brekte (1920.15.VIII – 1985.27.XII) Janis Brekte his first ...

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1960s Realist Janis Brekte Art

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Old Town  1983, paper, watercolor, 85x60 cm
Old Town  1983, paper, watercolor, 85x60 cm

Old Town 1983, paper, watercolor, 85x60 cm

By Janis Brekte

Located in Riga, LV

Old Town 1983, paper, watercolor, 85x60 cm The central focus of the painting is an old town, a historic district known for its antiquated architecture, cobbled streets, and a sense of bygone eras. Watercolor technique allows for the depiction of the old town's buildings, streets, and landmarks with a loose and expressive style. The fluidity of watercolors can evoke a sense of movement and spontaneity, giving the cityscape a lively and vibrant feel. Janis Brekte...

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1980s Realist Janis Brekte Art

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Sunny day in Old Riga. Paper, watercolor, 42x30, 5 cm
Sunny day in Old Riga. Paper, watercolor, 42x30, 5 cm

Sunny day in Old Riga. Paper, watercolor, 42x30, 5 cm

By Janis Brekte

Located in Riga, LV

Sunny day in Old Riga Paper, watercolor, 42x30,5 cm The central focus of the artwork is on an old town, a historic district known for its antiquated architecture, cobbled streets, ...

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1970s Realist Janis Brekte Art

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Winter day. 1969. Paper, watercolor, 15x21 cm
Winter day. 1969. Paper, watercolor, 15x21 cm

Winter day. 1969. Paper, watercolor, 15x21 cm

By Janis Brekte

Located in Riga, LV

Winter day. 1969. Paper, watercolor, 15x21 cm Janis Brekte (1920.15.VIII – 1985.27.XII) Janis Brekte his first artistic education got in drawing courses of K. Brencens (1936 – 39). ...

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1960s Realist Janis Brekte Art

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Paper, Watercolor

Swedish Gate evening. 1972, paper, watercolor, 60, 5 x 42, 5 cm
Swedish Gate evening. 1972, paper, watercolor, 60, 5 x 42, 5 cm

Swedish Gate evening. 1972, paper, watercolor, 60, 5 x 42, 5 cm

By Janis Brekte

Located in Riga, LV

Swedish Gate evening. 1972, paper, watercolor, 60,5x42,5 cm The central focus of the artwork is on an old town, a historic district known for its antiquated architecture, cobbled s...

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1970s Realist Janis Brekte Art

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Paper, Watercolor

Autumn landscape. 1966. Watercolor on paper. 33, 5 x 54 cm
Autumn landscape. 1966. Watercolor on paper. 33, 5 x 54 cm

Autumn landscape. 1966. Watercolor on paper. 33, 5 x 54 cm

By Janis Brekte

Located in Riga, LV

Forest landscape at autumn 1966. Watercolor on paper. 33,5x54 cm Janis Brekte (1920.15.VIII – 1985.27.XII) Janis Brekte his first artistic education got in drawing courses of K. Bre...

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1960s Realist Janis Brekte Art

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Paper, Watercolor

Crab. 1971, watercolor on paper, 63 x 69, 3 cm
Crab. 1971, watercolor on paper, 63 x 69, 3 cm

Crab. 1971, watercolor on paper, 63 x 69, 3 cm

By Janis Brekte

Located in Riga, LV

Crab. 1971, watercolor on paper, 63x69,3 cm Underwater world Janis Brekte (1920.15.VIII – 1985.27.XII) Janis Brekte his first artistic education got in drawing courses of K. Brence...

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1970s Realist Janis Brekte Art

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Warehouses  1979, paper, watercolor, 99x64 cm
Warehouses  1979, paper, watercolor, 99x64 cm

Warehouses 1979, paper, watercolor, 99x64 cm

By Janis Brekte

Located in Riga, LV

Warehouses 1979, paper, watercolor, 99x64 cm Through the use of watercolors on paper, the artist has created a nostalgic and picturesque portrayal of the landscape, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the beauty of the old town's architecture and its rich history. Janis Brekte...

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1970s Realist Janis Brekte Art

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Aster flowers 1977 Paper, watercolor. 71x56.5cm
Aster flowers 1977 Paper, watercolor. 71x56.5cm

Aster flowers 1977 Paper, watercolor. 71x56.5cm

By Janis Brekte

Located in Riga, LV

Aster flowers Paper, watercolor. 71x56.5cm 1977. "Aster Flowers" is a visually captivating and expressive watercolor painting, celebrating the beauty of nature and the artistry of the floral still life genre. Through the use of watercolors on paper, the artist has created a vibrant and enchanting composition, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the timeless allure of colorful aster flowers in a delicate and graceful vase arrangement. Janis Brekte...

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1970s Realist Janis Brekte Art

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Paper, Watercolor

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