Reproduction of classic paintings by Alma Tadema painted in oil on canvas. All the works of Alma Tadema entirely painted by hand.
Lawrence Alma-Tadema (British painter of Dutch origin) 1836 - 1912
He was the son of a notary from the village of Dronrijp in Friesland. At sixteen, he enrolled at the Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp. It was during a trip to Pompeii in 1863 that Alma-Tadema developed his love of classical art and architecture which accorded both in style and content with his own precise and academic manner. to paint.
In 1870, he moved to London, which would remain his favorite city; he will become a permanent resident and change his name to Lawrence in place of Laurens.
A popular and successful painter, he received a knighthood in 1899. Besides his depictions of life in antiquity, he also painted portraits and theater sets.
In 1902, Alma-Tadema visited Egypt, which gave his work new impetus. Alma-Tadema's historical accuracy was remarkable for its time. It is not surprising that his paintings have been considered reliable examples for historical films.
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