Janis Brekte, Town, 1978, Watercolor on Paper

About This Piece

Old town. 1978, paper, watercolor, 98x74 cm

Artist has created a melancholic and picturesque portrayal of the dark and wintery cityscape, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the evocative ambiance of the historic setting. Given the year of creation (1978), "Old Town" offers a glimpse into the past, capturing the historic charm and atmosphere of the old town as it existed during that time.

Janis Brekte (1920.15.VIII – 1985.27.XII)
Janis Brekte his first artistic education got in drawing courses of K. Brencens (1936 – 39).
He studied in Latvia Art academy (1940 – 48) and his pedagogues were L. Svemps, K. Miesnieks and N. Breikss.
Artist took part in exhibitions since 1943.
Most important personal exhibitions were organized in Riga (1977, 1980), Jelgava (1981).
Memorial exhibitions – in Cesis (1986) and Riga (1991, 1992).
J. Brekte was a member of Artists Union (since 1950).
In 1981 he got a title of rich of merits employee of art in Latvia Republic of Soviet Union.
Artist was one of the most popular and prolific aquarelle master of his time.

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Period	1970 to 1979
Year	1978
Production Period	1970 to 1979
Country of Manufacture	Latvia
Identifying Marks	This piece has an attribution mark
Style	Modernist
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use
SKU	FNC-1663385
Materials	Watercolor, Paper
Color	Multicolored
Width	74 cm 74 cm
Depth	1 cm 0.1 cm
Height	98 cm 98 cm
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Ships from	Latvia
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