His paintings, mostly landscapes, were made in the style of the Dutch Romantic School. In a subsequent episode, he immersed himself in the technique of Romanticism. The paints used at that time were naturally rubbed by himself to approximate a historical effect. He became wanted to unravel the mystery of the master. Wouter Janssen studied the painting technique of his favourite painter Rembrandt for more than ten 10 years. The extraordinary thing is that so coincidentally the history of painting became synchronized with his artistic life. Here he discovered the secrets and painting techniques of the old masters, it fuelled his interest in art history and art movements. This love of artistic expression continued to grow over the years, fuelled in part by the success of his creations.Īt the age of eighteen, this passionate painter decided to devote his life entirely to fine art, combining his studies at art school with working in a restoration studio. His fascination with painting of the 15th and 16th centuries led to a nearly perfect copy of 'El Greco's Madonna' at age 16. At fourteen, he painted a portrait of his teacher at school and was rewarded with a ten for ‘drawing’ on his diploma. He played a pivotal role in founding the Gloucester Art.Īs early as the age of six, the talented Wouter painted the blossoming blossom trees in his parents' garden. In 1917, Cornoyer relocated permanently to Massachusetts, establishing his studio in East Gloucester. Alden Weir, expanding his artistic circle to include New England art schools. He also taught at the Mechanics Institute and mingled with prominent artists such as Childe Hassam and J. Capturing the essence of city life with vivid depictions of streets, carriages, and towering buildings, Cornoyer's work became synonymous with New York's urban landscape. Louis,' which became iconic for the city.Įncouraged by the artist William Merritt Chase, Cornoyer moved to New York City in 1899, where he gained recognition for his urban cityscapes, particularly scenes after rainfall. Over the next six years, little is known about his work except for the creation of a significant triptych titled 'A View of St. Louis in 1894, he painted a mural at the Planters Hotel, depicting the city's birth. Inspired by French Impressionism during his travels to Paris, London, and Venice, Cornoyer embraced a more fluid and tonal style, particularly evident in his landscapes and cityscapes. His first exhibition took place in 1887, followed by further studies in Paris at the Académie Julian under notable instructors such as Jules Lefebre, Louis Blanc, and Benjamin Constant. Ives, he began his artistic journey painting in a style reminiscent of the Barbizon School. Louis School of Fine Arts under Halsey C. Louis, Missouri, was an American Impressionist artist.

City landscape oil paintings