Jacob Alberts (1860-1941) Oil Heath by the Sea - SOLD!
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| Product number: | 1166 |
| Artist: | Jacob Alberts ( 1860 - 1941 ) |
| Style: | Impressionism |
| Material: | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions: | 61 x 81 cm |
Product description
Oil painting by the well-known Frisian painter Jacob Alberts "Heide am Meer" (born June 30, 1860 in Westerhever; † November 7, 1941 in Malente-Gremsmühlen) was a German painter who was particularly known for his depictions of the North Frisian landscapes and Halligen.
As the son of a marsh farm owner, Alberts began his education at the Schleswig Cathedral School, originally with the aim of becoming a pastor. But his passion for painting led him to the Düsseldorf Art Academy from 1880 to 1882, where he studied with history painters such as Andreas Müller, Heinrich Lauenstein and Johann Peter Theodor Janssen. He then continued his studies with Wilhelm von Diez at the Munich Academy of Fine Arts. During this time he went on study trips to Hungary and Florence and worked in Francesco Vinea's studio.
Between 1886 and 1890, Alberts spent the winter months at the Académie Julian in Paris, where he was taught by Jules-Joseph Lefebvre, among others. In Paris he came into contact with impressionists such as Manet, Renoir, Monet and Pissarro, which had a lasting influence on his painting style. In 1890 he exhibited at the Paris Salon. Although French Impressionism lightened his color palette, Alberts remained committed to fidelity to form and attention to detail in his interior depictions.
From 1890 Alberts lived in Berlin and taught portrait painting at the art school of the Association of Berlin Artists. Paula Becker-Modersohn was one of his students. In 1892 he was a co-founder of the artists' group "Vereinigung der XI", which gave rise to the Berlin Secession in 1898, of which he was also a founding member.
In the summer months, Alberts regularly returned to his North Frisian homeland. The discovery of the Halligen in 1887 had a significant impact on his work and earned him the nickname “Halligmaler”. Since 1895 he also regularly visited the island of Sylt. Through the industrialist and later Foreign Minister Walther Rathenau, Alberts found access to influential art collectors. Critics such as Alfred Kerr and the philosopher Friedrich Paulsen praised his work. For his services, he was awarded the title of professor by the Prussian Minister of Education.
In 1913 Alberts moved to Hamburg, and in 1932 he bought a house in Malente-Gremsmühlen. His travels took him to, among other places, Norway, Holland, England, Spain and several times to Tenerife. Although he was supposed to be awarded the Goethe Medal for Art and Science in 1940 on the occasion of his 80th birthday, the award was withdrawn due to previous charges under Section 175 of the Criminal Code. Jacob Alberts died in 1941 and was buried in the cemetery of the St. Stephanus Church in Westerhever.
His most important works include "Bechte auf der Hallig Oland" (1891), "Königspesel auf Hallig Hooge" (1893) and "Blühende Hallig" (around 1895). His paintings are exhibited in various museums, including the North Frisian Museum in Husum and the Schleswig-Holstein State Museum in Gottorf Castle.
Alberts was also a member of the German Artists' Association.
As the son of a marsh farm owner, Alberts began his education at the Schleswig Cathedral School, originally with the aim of becoming a pastor. But his passion for painting led him to the Düsseldorf Art Academy from 1880 to 1882, where he studied with history painters such as Andreas Müller, Heinrich Lauenstein and Johann Peter Theodor Janssen. He then continued his studies with Wilhelm von Diez at the Munich Academy of Fine Arts. During this time he went on study trips to Hungary and Florence and worked in Francesco Vinea's studio.
Between 1886 and 1890, Alberts spent the winter months at the Académie Julian in Paris, where he was taught by Jules-Joseph Lefebvre, among others. In Paris he came into contact with impressionists such as Manet, Renoir, Monet and Pissarro, which had a lasting influence on his painting style. In 1890 he exhibited at the Paris Salon. Although French Impressionism lightened his color palette, Alberts remained committed to fidelity to form and attention to detail in his interior depictions.
From 1890 Alberts lived in Berlin and taught portrait painting at the art school of the Association of Berlin Artists. Paula Becker-Modersohn was one of his students. In 1892 he was a co-founder of the artists' group "Vereinigung der XI", which gave rise to the Berlin Secession in 1898, of which he was also a founding member.
In the summer months, Alberts regularly returned to his North Frisian homeland. The discovery of the Halligen in 1887 had a significant impact on his work and earned him the nickname “Halligmaler”. Since 1895 he also regularly visited the island of Sylt. Through the industrialist and later Foreign Minister Walther Rathenau, Alberts found access to influential art collectors. Critics such as Alfred Kerr and the philosopher Friedrich Paulsen praised his work. For his services, he was awarded the title of professor by the Prussian Minister of Education.
In 1913 Alberts moved to Hamburg, and in 1932 he bought a house in Malente-Gremsmühlen. His travels took him to, among other places, Norway, Holland, England, Spain and several times to Tenerife. Although he was supposed to be awarded the Goethe Medal for Art and Science in 1940 on the occasion of his 80th birthday, the award was withdrawn due to previous charges under Section 175 of the Criminal Code. Jacob Alberts died in 1941 and was buried in the cemetery of the St. Stephanus Church in Westerhever.
His most important works include "Bechte auf der Hallig Oland" (1891), "Königspesel auf Hallig Hooge" (1893) and "Blühende Hallig" (around 1895). His paintings are exhibited in various museums, including the North Frisian Museum in Husum and the Schleswig-Holstein State Museum in Gottorf Castle.
Alberts was also a member of the German Artists' Association.