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This is the latest in a series of eight purchases that has in part been made possible by the BankGiro Lottery. The Mauritshuis has enjoyed structural support from this lottery since 1998. The new acquisition has been made possible thanks to the financial support of, among others, the BankGiro Lottery. Dirck de Bray’s work includes hunting still lifes, religious still lifes and some seven flower pieces which were painted between 16. Though not particularly productive, Dirck was certainly a skilled painter who enjoyed a degree of recognition: in 1675, he was secretary for the Haarlem Guild of St. After losing most of his family to a plague outbreak in 1664, Dirck turned to painting, where it seems he took over from the late Joseph: the first flower piece he signed in 1665 had been started by his brother. Dirck trained as a bookbinder and was initially active as a graphic artist.
Dirck’s eldest brother Jan followed in Salomon’s footsteps and another brother Joseph also made a number of paintings. His father and teacher was the painter and architect Salomon de Bray. Small oeuvreĭirck de Bray belonged to a well-known Haarlem family of painters. This sense of space has been further emphasised by De Bray’s use of a refined contrast of light and shadow. Equally unusual is that the edge of the table has not been depicted, which gives the illusion that the vase is standing further back in space and leaves more room for the loose stems.
This last feature is a rarity in 17th-century flower pieces. The soft light, the warm colour palette and the nonchalant composition in which some of the flowers have yet to be arranged in the vase, their stems still lying to one side, all catch the eye. By contrast, De Bray chose to portray a real bouquet as it was being made, with flowers from a single season, in this case spring flowers such as anemones, columbines, tulips and daffodils. At this time, painters such as De Heem were producing lavish showpieces: fanciful bouquets of flowers taken from different seasons, all perfectly arranged in a vase. The picture takes a special place in the development of Dutch flower still life painting during the Golden Age. Still Life of a Bouquet in the Making forms a high point in the small oeuvre of Dirck de Bray, both because of its uncommon subject as well as the painting’s unusual composition. It will be on display in the museum from today.įrom the museum press release, 28 March 2011 High point The new acquisition was made possible thanks to the support of the BankGiro Lottery, the Rembrandt Society (in part from the Stortenbekerfonds), as well as a private collector. Not only is this virtuoso flower piece an exceptionally beautiful painting, but it is in superb condition and is also extremely rare’, says Emilie Gordenker, Director of the Mauritshuis. ‘The Mauritshuis is delighted with this acquisition. This spring bouquet is a fine addition to the museum’s rich collection of 17th-century flower still lifes, which forms an important part of the collection, with highlights by artists such as Ambrosius Bosschaert the Elder and Jan Davidsz de Heem. Seeing it once will never be enough.The Mauritshuis has acquired the exceptional painting Still Life of a Bouquet in the Making by Dirck de Bray (c.1635-1694) from a private collection. “Edge of Illusion” is a performance that leaves you baffled, wowed, and in a thrilling state of disbelief. Today, he is one of the fastest rising young stars in the industry, with his mind set on changing the world’s perception of magic. His focus in the art began at the early age of seven after being inspired by a magic show in his hometown of Brookings, South Dakota. As an illusionist, he has made his presence felt in the world of illusion since a very young age. Reza is also highly skilled at sleight of hand, redefining “street magic” as we know it for a more and more demanding audience. (Go ahead, ask to see his Oreo trick.) He is intriguing, disarming, and captivating, and has the ability to connect with his audiences on a very personal level. Engaging, enthralling, and infused with humor and charm, “Edge of Illusion” highlights the new age of magic and misdirection with sleek, seamless fun and a fresh take on all things ordinary. His new show in Branson Mo, “Edge of Illusion,” has a fresh and cutting edge feel with largely original illusions that capitalize on Reza’s magnetic stage presence. Such lack of a border between demonstrable truth and fantasy is perhaps most apparent in the art of Spanish painter Salvador Dali (19041989). Hailed by critics as the Nation’s Top Touring Illusionist, Reza has sold out venues from Denver to New York and Orlando to Los Angeles, entertaining millions as well as being featured on television and radio in 31 Countries around the World. The surrealist movement aimed to blur the distinction between the real and the imagined.
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