1836‐1912 Born in Doronrijp in the Netherlands, he was a successful painter in the British Victorian era. He studied at the Academy in Antwerp, and settled in London after 1870. He painted historical scenes and customs of ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt with vibrant colors and outstanding realism. He was interested in archaeology and his compositional style emphasized the expanse of space, and he also conducted rigorous historical research. His works had a major influence on the production of early Hollywood historical films. [Minato Noriko] Source: Heibonsha World Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition Information |
1836‐1912 オランダのドロンライプに生まれ,イギリス,ビクトリア朝に成功をおさめた画家。アントワープのアカデミーで学び,1870年以降ロンドンに定住する。華やかな色彩,卓抜した写実表現で,古代ギリシア,ローマ,エジプトの歴史的場面や風俗を描く。空間の広がりを強調した画面構成と考古学に興味をもち,時代考証も厳密で,作品は,初期ハリウッドの歴史映画を製作する上で大きな影響を与えた。【湊 典子】 出典 株式会社平凡社世界大百科事典 第2版について 情報 |
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