This landscape painting was made by robert julian onderdonk and is categorized as impressionism art. The onderdonks and the goulds were distinguished families whose heritage included clergyman, statesmen, and educators. His father robert, a professional artist when he came to texas from maryland in 1879, married emily wesleyrogers gould in 1881 in san antonio, and the couple made texas their permanent home. Sumptuously illustrated, this catalogue is the definitive resource on julian onderdonk, an american impressionist artist who lived and worked primarily in texas. In such paintings, he combines impressionism and tonalism with his own special. The lost years, the lost paintings, james graham baker explores the artists new york years, so often neglected by previous scholars.
Distributed for the dallas museum of art, this excellent exhibition catalog analyzes the work of julian onderdonk 18821922, an artist not widely known outside his native state of texas. The masters by phil starke julian was born into an artistically inclined family. Harry halff julian onderdonk blog harry halff fine art. I would suggest, however, looking at some of the impressionist. Onderdonks father, robert, had also once studied with chase. Dallas museum of art witte memorial museum stark museum of art. From the beautiful field of texas bluebonnets and prickly pear cacti, to the striking bluebonnet field handmade oil painting reproductions of all of julian onderdonks most popular paintings are available at. His grandfather henry onderdonk was the headmaster of saint james school in maryland, from which julians father robert graduated.
Robert jenkins onderdonk january 16, 1852 july 2, 1917 was an american painter and art teacher, born in catonsville, maryland. Check out nan chisholms antiques roadshow appraisal of this 1911 julian onderdonk painting from louisville, hour 2. Julian onderdonk and the texan landscape presents a select group of more than 25 of onderdonks paintings, from luminous views of the long island landscape to sweeping impressions of the iconic texas bluebonnet. At 19, with the help of a generous neighbor, julian left texas in order to study with the renowned american impressionist william merritt chase. The creative duo charles eames 19071978 and ray kaiser eames 19121988 transformed the visual character of america. But although french and american impressionism share some terminology and. As i was looking over photos of bluebonnets, i came across these breathtaking paintings of texas famous flowers by julian onderdonk. Onderdonk paintings julian onderdonk paintings julian.
Julian onderdonk, the first of robert and emily onderdonks talented children, was born in san antonio in 1882. You are bidding on a wonderful book on impressionism that is cr 1973. Gerdts, a leading authority on american impressionism. Julian onderdonk painting reproductions gallery 1 of 1 18821922. American impressionism captured and held public attention for more than a. All onderdonk paintings ship within 48 hours and include a 30day moneyback guarantee. Onderdonk established his foundations in impressionist painting and. San antonio artist, julian onderdonk 18821922 studied with william merritt chase 18491916. Family legend has it that he began his artistic career by sketching on the butchers paper that the family dinner was wrapped in. Julian onderdonk news newspapers books scholar jstor. Amsterdam celebrates prophets of postimpressionism. Always custom made on premium grade canvas by european artists. Choose your favorite onderdonk paintings from millions of available designs. This includes paintings by julian onderdonk, dawson dawsonwatson, and.
The book also includes an extensive chronology of the artists life and career, as well as an essay by emily ballew neff, an expert on western american art. Julian left texas in order to study with the renowned american. The culmination of two decades of research, this sumptuously illustrated book presents the entire oeuvre of julian onderdonk, an american impressionist artist. Masterworks in watercolor and pastel may 28, 2012 october 21, 2012 at the arkell museum at canajoharie this summer american impressionist art from the arkell collections will be on view in two museums in upstate new york. San antonio artist, julian onderdonk 18821922 studied with. Often omitted from lists of william merritt chases students, and known mainly to texans, julian onderdonk 18821922 was a prolific american. Realism and impressionism depending on his subject matter and the location. Julian onderdonk and the texan landscape the museum of.
Julian onderdonk american impressionist phil starke studio. Julian was born into an artistically inclined family. The arkells watercolors and pastels will be on display at. There is no charge to authenticate works by julian onderdonk. Julian onderdonk american 18821922 a painting, landscape in spring, oil on panel, signed lr. When julian was sixteen years old robert officially became his first art teacher, passing many of. Today i was looking for the book a catalogue raisonne by john rewald in collaboration with walter feilchenfeldt and jayne warman. Early impressionism and the french state explores the reception of modernist painting in the years that preceded the impressionist exhibi. Julian onderdonk painting reproductions for sale 1st art.
Onderdonk thrived in this new rural setting and the principles that chase advocatedprimarily working plein. Elaborately illustrated, this catalogue is the definitive resource on julian onderdonk, an american impressionist artist who lived. Through painstaking research, baker reveals that onderdonk painted hundreds of images under pseudonyms during his time in new york. All of the onderdonk childrenjulian, eleanor, and latrobeexhibited early signs of artistic talent. The book is edited by william rudolph with contributions by a. American impressionist dallas museum of art publications by william rudolph 20080422 william rudolph on. Julian onderdonk paintings for sale julian onderdonk art. A native of san antonio, who trained in new york with william merritt chase, onderdonk 18821922 created vibrant paintings of the texas landscape. Robert julian onderdonk july 30, 1882 october 27, 1922 was a texan impressionist. The american impressionist and san antonio native is best known for his depictions of the sprawling texas countryside. Julian onderdonk american, 18821922 texas landscape with. His most popular subjects were bluebonnet landscapes. Early impressionism and the french state by jane mayo roos.
A landmark exhibition from the met explores more than 70 impressionist and realist paintings from collection of the metropolitan museum of art, new york. Our onderdonk paintings are 100% handpainted on canvas by skilled artists. T paintings of texas bluebonnet fields by julian onderdonk. This lavishly illustrated catalogue offers a critical look at impressioni. List of books and articles about impressionism in art.
Julian onderdonk, bluebonnet landscape with cacti, road, and mountain laurel robert julian onderdonk was an american painte. One of the principal masters was onderdonks mentor, william merritt chase 18491916, with whom. All artworks by name 128 high resolution 2 styles impressionism 128 genres animal painting 2 cityscape 5 genre painting 1 landscape 114 marina 1 portrait 3. Julian onderdonk and the texan landscape the museum of fine.
An important artist in the first stage of texas art, he was a longtime art teacher in san antonio and dallas, where he formed art associations and leagues. Robert eventually settled in san antonio, texas and started a family. Young julian onderdonk grew up surrounded by paintings, drawings and art books and seemed to always know that he would be a painter. The texas impressionist painter, who lived from 1882 to 1922, was fascinated with bluebonnets and he would often feature fields of them in his work. He was a texan impressionist painter, often called the father of texas painting. Onderdonk, helped found the art student league of new york and studied art with chase during his last year there. American impressionist dallas museum of art publications 1st edition. The books catalogue of paintings shows masterful impressionistic landscapes which include brush country, hills, seasonal changes in southwest texas as well as his bluebonnets. Julian onderdonk returned to san antonio to paint the areas he knew and loved. My feed buy art exhibitions add artwork sign up login.
In summer 1901 onderdonk studied with american impressionist william merritt chase who had also taught robert onderdonk at his. American impressionism was inspired by the tonal and stylistic effects of french impressionism, but was uniquely linked with the changing face of america as it moved from an agrarian to an industrialized urban society at the turn of the century. Julian onderdonk american impressionist painter, 18821922 guide to pictures of works by julian onderdonk in art museum sites and image archives. This richly illustrated volume presents works by some of americas foremost artists of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, including james mcneill whistler, john singer sargent, winslow homer. See more ideas about art, american impressionism and landscape paintings.
The books catalogue of paintings shows masterful impressionistic. And because the american paintings market is so strong, and as works by. This lavishly illustrated catalogue offers a critical look at impressionist julian onderdonk 18821922, one of texass finest landscape painters and a pupil of william merritt chase. Breathtaking impressionist paintings of bluebonnets by. Selected wall texts and labels i believe i am the father of more art children than any other living man, and they are a wellbehaved lot. The american impressionist and san antonio native is best known for. Straight from the dallas museum of art, the witte museum welcomes traveling exhibition bluebonnets and beyond. Julian onderdonk, american impressionist, on view september 19, 2008 through january 11, 2009 in the kathleen and curtis gunn gallery exclusive to the witte, additional.
What are the best books for learning about impressionism. Julian onderdonk, american impressionist is organized by the dallas museum of art. Julian onderdonk american impressionist painter, 18821922 guide to pictures of works by julian onderdonk in art museum sites and image archives worldwide. As a teenager onderdonk was influenced and received some training from the prominent texas artist verner moore white who also lived in san antonio. Julian onderdonk was a texan impressionist painter, best known for his impressionist landscapes and bluebonnet paintings and showed a remarkable talent from his childhood, often called the father of texas painting. Julian onderdonk texan impressionism paintings for sale. At the time the shinnecock school was the largest and oldest american summer art colony. Julian onderdonk painting reproductions museumquality.
Robert julian onderdonk july 30, 1882 october 27, 1922 was a texan impressionist painter, often called the father of texas painting. Though best known for their furniture, the husband and wife team were also forerunners in architecture, textile design, photography, and film. He was raised in south texas and was an enthusiastic sketcher and painter. Paintings by julian onderdonk are available as handmade oil painting reproductions. Amsterdam paul gauguin and many of his contemporaries were so much more than just postimpressionists a term largely used to define. Julian onderdonk was born in san antonio, texas, to robert jenkins onderdonk, a painter, and emily gould onderdonk. I bought the history of impressionism by john rewald. Onderdonk, julian the handbook of texas online texas.