Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema
 

January 8, 1836 Born Lawrence Alma-Tadema.

Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema is known as one of the painters of the Victorian era. By that time, when he moved to England in the 70 years of XIX century, his drawing style has already been formed and met with experts in the work of a talented artist with open arms. Serene beauty of these paintings as "very convenient position" ( "Coign of Vantage") and "Silver trinkets" ( "Silver Favourites") aroused the audience a nostalgic desire to return to a lost Golden Age.

Lawrence Alma-Tadema was born in the Dutch village Dronriyp in 1836. His early works include a fine, but irresistible resemblance to the art of Dutch masters. However, in the 60 years of XIX century, the artist traveled to Italy, and this trip literally changed his life. During the expedition Alma-Tadema was faced with the ruins of ancient Roman cities - Pompeii and Herculaneum. Fascinated by the ancient Roman civilization, and especially the details of everyday life, the artist began a fruitful study of ancient Rome. Roman (and, to a lesser extent, Greek), archeology, art and culture began to Alma-Tadema passionate enthusiasm that lasted a lifetime. Interest in ancient Rome is seen in many works of Alma-Tadema. Since early, so-called "Pompeian period," to the later, more sentimental works, Alma-Tadema left us a legacy of beautiful paintings remain in the memory.

That is, Pre-Raphaelite?

No - this is false. Secret Society "Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood" - a young revolutionary-romantic spirit and medievalism. It was founded in 1848 in England, consisted of seven "brothers" and was in opposition to the official artistic trends.
In 1855-1856 gg. Brotherhood splits. Attempts to revive the Brotherhood as Hogartskogo club, which existed from 1858 to 1861, failed.
Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema in 1870 moved to London in 1873, received British citizenship.
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After traveling to Italy in 1860 was determined the pictures Alma-Tadema: now artist will draw mainly ancient Romans. These paintings will bring him fame and the title of Lord.

The ancient civilization of Rome was fascinated by the artist, inspired him to study of archaeological data. His paintings depict the Romans read poetry, standing on the streets. It is very rare dramatic scenes, but almost always - holidays or everyday.

After traveling to Italy in 1860 was determined the pictures Alma-Tadema: now artist will draw mainly ancient Romans. These paintings will bring him fame and the title of Lord.

The ancient civilization of Rome was fascinated by the artist, inspired him to study of archaeological data. His paintings depict the Romans read poetry, standing on the streets. It is very rare dramatic scenes, but almost always - holidays or everyday.

Somehow missed the good news .
Picture of the "Meeting of Antony and Cleopatra : 41 BC »(The Meeting of Antony and Cleopatra: 41 BC) by Sir Lawrence Alma - Tadema was sold at auction on May 5 of the European art of the XIX century , held by Sotheby's in New York, for $ 29,202,500 . The final price is almost 6 times higher than the highest estimates ( preliminary cost of the painting was estimated at $ 5 million ) .
Two participants in the auction ( both were bidding by telephone ) fought for the painting in 8 minutes , resulting in a price and has risen to such a high mark . " Meeting of Antony and Cleopatra " was the most expensive lot of the auction week in New York and the second at a cost of Alma- Tadema paintings . We recall that in November last year, his painting " Finding of Moses " went for $ 35.9 million
http://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/.../overview.html