LA TOUR, Georges de
French Baroque Era Painter, 1593-1652 French painter. He was well known in his lifetime, especially for his depictions of candlelit subjects, then was forgotten until the 20th century, when the identification of works previously misattributed established his reputation as a giant of French painting. His early works were painted in a realistic manner and influenced by the dramatic chiaroscuro of Caravaggio. The paintings of La Tour's maturity are marked by a startling geometric simplification of the human form and by the depiction of interior scenes lit only by the glare of candles or torches. His religious paintings done in this manner have a monumental simplicity and a stillness that expresses both contemplative quiet and wonder. Little is known of his life, and only four or five of his paintings are dated.

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LA TOUR, Georges de The Magdalen with the Nightlight (mk05) oil painting


The Magdalen with the Nightlight (mk05)
Canvas,50 1/2 x 37''(128 x 94 cm)Acquired in 1949
Painting ID::  20560
LA TOUR, Georges de
The Magdalen with the Nightlight (mk05)
Canvas,50 1/2 x 37''(128 x 94 cm)Acquired in 1949
   
   
     

LA TOUR, Georges de St Joseph the Carpenter (mk05) oil painting


St Joseph the Carpenter (mk05)
Canvas,54 x 40 1/4 ''(137 x 102 cm)
Painting ID::  20565
LA TOUR, Georges de
St Joseph the Carpenter (mk05)
Canvas,54 x 40 1/4 ''(137 x 102 cm)
   
   
     

LA TOUR, Georges de The Cheat with the Ace of Diamonds (mk05) oil painting


The Cheat with the Ace of Diamonds (mk05)
Canvas 41 1/2 x 57 1/2''(106 x 146 cm)Acquired in 1972 Rf.1972-8(MN)
Painting ID::  20953
LA TOUR, Georges de
The Cheat with the Ace of Diamonds (mk05)
Canvas 41 1/2 x 57 1/2''(106 x 146 cm)Acquired in 1972 Rf.1972-8(MN)
   
   
     

LA TOUR, Georges de The Magdalen with the Nightlighe oil painting


The Magdalen with the Nightlighe
mk60 Canvas 50 1/2x37"
Painting ID::  28421
LA TOUR, Georges de
The Magdalen with the Nightlighe
mk60 Canvas 50 1/2x37"
   
   
     

LA TOUR, Georges de Blindman Playing the Hurdy-Gurdy oil painting


Blindman Playing the Hurdy-Gurdy
mk61 Detail
Painting ID::  28515
LA TOUR, Georges de
Blindman Playing the Hurdy-Gurdy
mk61 Detail
   
   
     

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     LA TOUR, Georges de
     French Baroque Era Painter, 1593-1652 French painter. He was well known in his lifetime, especially for his depictions of candlelit subjects, then was forgotten until the 20th century, when the identification of works previously misattributed established his reputation as a giant of French painting. His early works were painted in a realistic manner and influenced by the dramatic chiaroscuro of Caravaggio. The paintings of La Tour's maturity are marked by a startling geometric simplification of the human form and by the depiction of interior scenes lit only by the glare of candles or torches. His religious paintings done in this manner have a monumental simplicity and a stillness that expresses both contemplative quiet and wonder. Little is known of his life, and only four or five of his paintings are dated.

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