Alice Neel was an American painter, born on January 28, 1900.
She mainly painted portraits (of artists, poets, political personalities, lovers, neighbours and strangers), but she also painted landscapes and still lifes.
She had a highly distinctive style, and her paintings are notable for their emotional intensity, her style reminds me a bit of Egon Schiele's.
She became a painter with strong social conscience, and equally strong left-wing beliefs.
Neel's fame was at its height at the time of her death in 1984.
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| Alice Neel - Loneliness 1970 |
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| Alice Neel - Andy Warhol 1970 |
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| Alice Neel - Robert Smithson 1962 |
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| Alice Neel - Hartley 1965 |
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| Alice Neel - Nancy Selvage 1967 |
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| Alice Neel - Anthony Barton 1968 |
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| Alice Neel - Ginny in Striped Shirt 1969 |
I think I just fell in love with Alice Neel. Great post and thoughtful blog. Looking forward to more.
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thanks a lot, Mackenzie :)
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