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1. www.theartstory.org › artist › la-tour-georges-deGeorges de La Tour Paintings, Bio, Ideas | TheArtStory

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   The Adoration of the Shepherds. In La Tour's nativity painting, the Christ child, swaddled in white cloth, is featured bathed in light in the center of the composition. Mary sits on the left, hands clasped in prayer while Joseph, sitting directly across from her, has his hands raised in praise.

   • Nationality: French
   • Death Date: January 30, 1652

   • Place Of Birth: Vic-sur-Seille, France

2. kimbellart.org › collection › ap-198106The Cheat with the Ace of Clubs | Kimbell Art Museum

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   Kahn Building, South Gallery. Share: One of the greatest masterpieces of seventeenth-century French art, Georges de La Tour’s Cheat with the Ace of Clubs takes as its subject the danger of indulgence in wine, women, and gambling.

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   Was Georges de la Tour lost?

   • It is one of the gnawing anomalies of art scholarship that Georges de La Tour was "lost" for nearly three centuries and yet with us all the time. His luminous paintings were on view in public and private spaces, wearing labels identifying them as the work of Murillo, or Velázquez or Caravaggio.

   From Darkness Into Light: Rediscovering Georges De La Tour

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   Who was Georges de la Tour?

   • "Georges de La Tour was one of those extroverted visionaries, whose art faithfully reflects certain aspects of the outer world, but reflects them in a state of transfigurement, so that every meanest particular becomes intrinsically significant, a manifestation of the absolute."

   Georges de La Tour Paintings, Bio, Ideas | TheArtStory

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   Who was La Tour & what did he do?

   • His luminous paintings were on view in public and private spaces, wearing labels identifying them as the work of Murillo, or Velázquez or Caravaggio. La Tour, who was born in 1593 and worked for most, if not all,of his life in Lorraine, was rediscovered at the beginning of this century.

   From Darkness Into Light: Rediscovering Georges De La Tour

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   How did Georges de la Tour impact the art world?

   • Georges de La Tour’s impact on the art world extends far beyond his lifetime. His unique approach to painting, especially his use of light, has influenced generations of artists. His ability to depict the human condition in such a relatable manner has made his work timeless, continuing to inspire and captivate audiences today.

   Illuminating the Masterpiece: Georges de La Tour’s ‘The Cheat with the

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4. www.seegreatart.art › illuminating-the-masterpieceIlluminating the Masterpiece: Georges de La Tour’s ‘The Cheat ...

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   Jan 9, 2024 · Georges de La Tour (1593 – 1652), 'The Cheat with the Ace of Clubs,' 1630-1634. Oil on canvas. 38 1/2 x 61 1/2 in. (97.8 x 156.2 cm). Courtesy of the Kimball Art Museum. This article delves into the intriguing world of Georges de La Tour, focusing on his masterpiece “The Cheat with the Ace of Clubs.”. We will explore the life and style of ...

5. www.smithsonianmag.com › arts-culture › fromFrom Darkness Into Light: Rediscovering Georges De La Tour

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   Dec 1, 1996 · December 1, 1996. Joseph the Carpenter, 1642, Louvre Wikimedia Commons. It is one of the gnawing anomalies of art scholarship that Georges de La Tour was "lost" for nearly three centuries and...

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7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Georges_de_La_TourGeorges de La Tour - Wikipedia

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   Georges de La Tour (13 March 1593 – 30 January 1652) was a French Baroque painter, who spent most of his working life in the Duchy of Lorraine, which was temporarily absorbed into France between 1641 and 1648. He painted mostly religious chiaroscuro scenes lit by candlelight.

   • Born: 13 March 1593, Vic-sur-Seille, Duchy of Lorraine
   • Movement: Baroque

   • Died: 30 January 1652 (aged 58), Lunéville, Duchy of Lorraine
   • Patron(s): Henry II, Duke of Lorraine

8. www.metmuseum.org › art › collectionGeorges de La Tour | The Fortune-Teller | The Metropolitan ...

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   The Fortune-Teller. Georges de La Tour French. probably 1630s. On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 622. Darting eyes and busy hands create a captivating narrative between otherwise staid figures, each of which is richly clothed in meticulously painted combinations of color and texture. La Tour took on a theme popularized in Northern ...

9. www.theguardian.com › culture › 2004The Cheat, Georges de La Tour (c1635-40) - The Guardian

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   Jan 24, 2004 · The Cheat, Georges de La Tour (c1635-40) Artist: Georges de La Tour (1593-1652) was born in the Duchy of Lorraine, probably travelled to Italy and saw Lorraine conquered by France in 1630. By 1638 ...