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Guy Rose is arguably the most pivotal artist in California to inspire fundamental change from academic Nineteenth Century artistic style toward impressionism. Born in the San Gabriel Valley, Rose began his early artistic education in San Francisco and later traveled to Paris in 1888 for further study. He resided in France for twelve years, spending much of his time in Giverny where he was influenced by Claude Monet. Many young American Impressionists were living in Giverny at the time, including Frederick Frieseke, Richard E. Miller, Lawton Parker and Alson Clark, with whom Rose became very well acquainted. This group of painters exhibited together in New York and became known as 'The Giverny Group', and their work typically focused on the female figure set in refined interiors or lush garden surroundings.
With his solid training in impressionism complete, Rose returned to Southern California in 1914 and quickly attracted the attention of many in the local artistic community. Many painters in Southern California were absorbed with emulating the dramatic landscape through their work. Rose also took an interest in landscape painting, however he still maintained a keen interest in the feminine subject. Rose's figurative works were considered his best and most desirable work, which is particularly notable considering that Rose was one of only a handful of painters in Southern California whose work focused on the figure.
Rose painted The Model in 1921 while living in Pasadena. The sitter was Ruth-Ann Coutant, who was a neighbor of the artist at that time. In this painting, Rose creates a timeless image of a beautiful young woman in elegant dress. Using a bold impressionist brush and vivid palette, he masterfully defines her delicate features and the subtle details of her apparel. To keep the compositional emphasis on the model, Rose creates a subdued background employing gentle patterning with a soft palette. Through Rose's superb handling of this technique, The Model resonates a contentedness and sublime quality.
This work will be included in the catalogue raisonné on the artist being compiled by Roy Rose and the Irvine Museum.
With his solid training in impressionism complete, Rose returned to Southern California in 1914 and quickly attracted the attention of many in the local artistic community. Many painters in Southern California were absorbed with emulating the dramatic landscape through their work. Rose also took an interest in landscape painting, however he still maintained a keen interest in the feminine subject. Rose's figurative works were considered his best and most desirable work, which is particularly notable considering that Rose was one of only a handful of painters in Southern California whose work focused on the figure.
Rose painted The Model in 1921 while living in Pasadena. The sitter was Ruth-Ann Coutant, who was a neighbor of the artist at that time. In this painting, Rose creates a timeless image of a beautiful young woman in elegant dress. Using a bold impressionist brush and vivid palette, he masterfully defines her delicate features and the subtle details of her apparel. To keep the compositional emphasis on the model, Rose creates a subdued background employing gentle patterning with a soft palette. Through Rose's superb handling of this technique, The Model resonates a contentedness and sublime quality.
This work will be included in the catalogue raisonné on the artist being compiled by Roy Rose and the Irvine Museum.