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  Tom Roberts

Personal Details Name Thomas William Roberts Place of birth Dorchester, Dorset, England Date of Birth 9 March 1856 Date of Death 14 September 1931 Field Artist

Tom Roberts was a Polish-American artist and one of the most influential figures in the development of modernism in the United States. He was born in 1874 in what was then the Russian partition of Poland. Roberts's family was wealthy and his father was a successful engineer.

At an early age, Roberts showed a precocious talent for art and was accepted into the Imperial Academy of Arts in St. Petersburg. During his time there, Roberts was exposed to the works of European masters such as Rembrandt and the French Impressionists, which had a great impact on his artistic style. After completing his studies, Roberts moved to the United States where he began to work as a professional artist. In the United States, Roberts was exposed to the works of American artists like Thomas Eakins and Winslow Homer, which had a lasting influence on his work. He embraced the use of bright colors, dynamic brushwork, and the use of light and shadow to create a vivid and realistic impression of the American landscape. Throughout his career, Roberts created a variety of works, ranging from portraits to landscapes.

His most famous painting was “The Big Muddy” which depicted the Mississippi River. The painting was a critical and public success, and it was a major contribution to the development of American art. Roberts was also a teacher, and he lectured at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and the Art Students League of New York. He was a passionate advocate for the use of modern materials and techniques, and was an early proponent of the use of photography in art. Throughout his life, Roberts was deeply committed to the cause of Polish independence, and he was a major contributor to the Polish-American community. He held exhibitions at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Whitney Museum of American Art, and his works have been featured in numerous exhibitions throughout the United States and Europe.

Tom Roberts was a major figure in the development of modernism in the United States. He was a gifted artist, a passionate advocate for Polish independence, and a dedicated teacher. His works are a lasting testament to the power of modern art, and they continue to inspire generations of artists.

Works of Tom Roberts