Alfred de breanski sr biography

ALFRED DE BREANSKI, SR.

British, 1852-1928

BIOGRAPHY
A British landscape artist, Alfred de Breanski is best known for his views of Wales and the Scottish Highlands. His father, Leopold Breanski, was also a painter, as were his younger brother and sister. He showed his first landscape painting at the Royal Academy in 1872, which was purchased by the Bishop of Peterborough.

He traveled often to Wales and Scotland searching for wild landscapes. In 1873, he married Annie Roberts, a Welsh painter. The couple had sju children, two of which also became painters. He also exhibited at the Royal Institute of Oil Painters and the Royal Cambrian Academy, and continued showing at the Royal Academy until he withdrew from public life in 1918.

Museum Collections:
Atkinson Art galleri, Southport
Brighton and Hove Museums, Brighton
Cartwright ingång Art galleri, Bradford
Chertsey Museum, Chertsey
Ferens Art Gallery, Hull
Grosvenor

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BIOGRAPHY - Alfred de Breanski, Sr. (1852 - 1928)

Born in Greenwich, England in 1852, Alfred de Bréanski (the elder) was the oldest son in a Polish immigrant family.  Although his father Leopold’s occupation is not recorded, two other siblings, Gustave and Julie, also became painters, thus suggesting that the family business may have been related to the visual arts.  Certainly the young de Bréanski completed his training quickly, and made his debut at the Royal Academy in 1872 with Evening: Softly falls the even light, a landscape that was immediately purchased by the Bishop of Peterborough.  By the 1870s, de Bréanski had already embraced landscape painting as his preferred subject matter.  He traveled to the isolated regions of Wales and Scotland in search of wilderness landscapes, creating a unique blend of romanticism and realism.  In a work such as The River Colwyn, North Wales from 1872, for example, the artist • Interested in this painting? Call 724-459-0612 sold We will undoubtedly visit again to see the art in this remarkable gallery. We brought home a watercolor and have the confidence we were dealt with openly and fairly. William and Susan L. Jerry & Joan - Thanks for your hospitality and helping us find this beautiful new piece for our home. Until next time... Adrienne & Jon W. This sounds perfect. I am really happy that after being in the family for a hundred years, they will be in good hands at your gallery. I was very impressed by your website and your dedication to and appreciation for fine art. Antonia S. Such a lovely experience with Knowledgeable people passionate about art. Beth Anne J. Thank you for including me on your mailing list. Every time I see Bedford Fine Art Gallery in my mail I know I am in for a treat. Beth L. Let’s face it, paintings are expensive, and it can be a traumatic experience buying them. Jerry and Joan do as much as an