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ALFRED JOSEPH CASSON:
Alfred Joseph Casson was an English painter who is best known for his highly detailed paintings of rural scenes, landscapes and people. He was born in Kettering, Northamptonshire in 1844 and trained as an artist in London where he began his career in the mid-1860s. East's early work was done in watercolours and he later moved to oil painting, which he used to create highly detailed and realistic paintings.
East's earliest paintings were of the rural scenes he had been surrounded by as a child. He was known for his skill in capturing the small details of everyday life, such as a farmer walking a flock of sheep or a woman hanging laundry on a clothesline. His paintings often featured people working in the fields or animals grazing in the countryside. East was particularly fond of painting the English countryside and many of his works depict rural scenes from the Northamptonshire area.
East's paintings were highly realistic and he was known for his attention to detail. He often painted the same scene multiple times, each painting capturing a slightly different moment in time. His paintings often featured small figures in the foreground, providing a sense of scale and allowing viewers to imagine themselves in the painting.
East's work was widely acclaimed during his lifetime and he was a popular figure in the English art scene. He exhibited regularly at the Royal Academy of Arts between 1866 and 1878 and was elected an associate of the Royal Academy in 1876.
In the later years of his career, East moved away from his traditional landscapes and rural scenes and began to experiment with more abstract and Impressionist paintings. He was particularly influenced by Post-Impressionist painters such as Paul Cezanne and Vincent van Gogh. East's later paintings featured brighter colours, bolder brushstrokes and more abstract forms.
East died in 1913 and his legacy lives on in his highly detailed and realistic paintings of English rural life. His works are held in numerous public collections, including the Tate Britain and the National Gallery of Scotland. His work continues to inspire generations of artists, who are drawn to his ability to capture the beauty and simplicity of everyday life.
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Alfred Edward East was initially apprenticed to a coach painter. His studies in the early 1870s at the Royal Academy of Arts in London gave him the confidence to pursue a career as a full-time artist.
East's paintings often depicted the beauty of the English countryside in a highly romanticized way. He was particularly drawn to the Northamptonshire countryside and its villages, which he often portrayed in his works. He also painted scenes from other parts of England such as the Lake District and the West Country. East also visited Europe, where he painted scenes from Germany, Holland, Belgium and France.
East's works were highly sought after and he was elected to the Royal Academy in 1901. He also exhibited at the Royal Society of British Artists, the Royal Institute of Oil Painters, the Royal Society of Portrait Painters and the Grosvenor Gallery. His works were also regularly featured in the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition.
East was a prolific painter and produced a large volume of work over the course of his career. His works were characterized by a vivid use of colour and a strong sense of composition. He employed a technique of painting wet-on-wet, which allowed him to achieve the soft blending of colours that is apparent in his works. This technique also allowed him to capture the beauty and atmosphere of the English countryside.
East's works were very popular with collectors and he was highly regarded by his contemporaries. He was awarded many prestigious prizes and commissions, including a gold medal at the Chicago World's Fair in 1893. He was also appointed a member of the Royal Academy of Arts in 1913, shortly before his death.
East's works are held in many public and private collections, including the Tate Gallery, the National Gallery of Scotland and the Victoria and Albert Museum. His works remain highly sought after and are highly prized for their romantic depictions of the English countryside.
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