Painting titled "A Taube" by Christopher Nevinson, Original Artwork, Oil

A Taube (1916) Painting by Christopher Nevinson

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Original Artwork refers to any work that is considered authentic and not a copy or imitation of the original works of an artist. Original artwork can be any type of painting, sculpture, performance, or other media. There are many types of original media. Mixed media includes oil, acrylic, and watercolor paintings. For workshop paintings that bear evidence of master craftsmanship, this attribution must be further qualified. While they may be less valuable for different reasons, reproductions and copies have had a tremendous impact on our experience. They reach a greater audience than originals and act as a tonic against commodification. Original Artwork could also refer to the first work, which is always preceding all others. It could also refer to a prototype or a model from which other works can be made. Each work bears great similarities to the original.
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Categories Expressionism War

Cette toile représente la tragédie d'un petit écolier français décédé, gisant sur le trottoir à l'extérieur d'une maison. Le cadavre est entouré de pavés brisés provenant d'un trou causé par un raid aérien. Dans cette composition, Nevinson dépeint la réalité déchirante des victimes civiles de la guerre. Le corps inerte[...]

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Christopher Nevinson

France

Christopher Richard Wynne Nevinson was a British artist born August 13, 1889 in London and died October 7, 1946 in Paris. He is best known for his war paintings and depictions of the Futurist movement. [...]

Nevinson was born into a family of artists and studied at the Slade School of Fine Art in London, where he was influenced by artists such as Paul Gauguin and Vincent van Gogh. During the First World War, he enlisted as an ambulance driver and served on the French front, which had a profound effect on his art. His wartime experiences inspired some of his most famous works, including 'The Machine Gun' and 'The Silk Road', which depict the brutality and horror of war.

After the war, Nevinson turned to the Futurist movement and incorporated elements of speed and dynamism into his paintings. His futuristic works, such as 'Save Progress', were critically acclaimed and helped popularize this art movement in the UK.

Over the years, Nevinson experimented with different artistic styles, moving from Futurism to Expressionism and Cubism. His works have been exhibited in numerous art galleries and he has become an important figure in the British art scene.

However, despite his initial success, Nevinson went through periods of artistic and financial decline. He continued to paint throughout his life, but he was somewhat forgotten by the general public. It was only after his death that his work was rediscovered and reassessed by art historians.

Today, Christopher Nevinson's paintings are housed in museums around the world, and his legacy as a major artist of the early 20th century lives on. His commitment to the realistic depiction of the horrors of war and his exploration of the Futurist movement have earned him an important place in the history of modern art.