Janis Brekte, Town, 1983, Watercolor on Paper

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Old town 1983, paper, watercolor, 85x60 cm

the central focus of the painting is an old town, a historic district … Read more 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 (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. This piece has an attribution mark,
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