Janis Brekte, Gates in the Town, 1982, Watercolor on Paper

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Gates in the old town

1982, paper, watercolor, 61x28 cm

the watercolor technique allows for a loose and expressive style, … more Gates in the old town

1982, paper, watercolor, 61x28 cm

the watercolor technique allows for a loose and expressive style, which can effectively convey the architectural details and unique character of the gates. The fluidity of watercolors can create a sense of movement, capturing the essence of the old town's ambiance.

with dimensions of 61x28 centimeters, the painting offers ample space for the artist to include intricate details of the gates and the surrounding elements. The elongated format allows for a panoramic view of the gates and enhances the sense of depth and perspective.


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. This piece has an attribution mark,
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