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Biography
Who was Albert Joseph Moore?
Born in York, United Kingdom
1841
Died in City of Westminster, United Kingdom
1893
Age at death
52
Works on this page
12
Museums to visit
10
Albert Joseph Moore (4 September 1841 – 25 September 1893) was an English painter, known for his depictions of languorous female figures set against the luxury and decadence of the classical world.From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
The life and work of Albert Joseph Moore
Albert Moore was born in York, England, the son of a portrait painter and brother of the painter and watercolourist Henry Moore. Albert moved to London after the death of his father and joined the Academy School. At this time his style tended towards that of the Pre-Raphaelites, merging modern symbolism with romantic imagery.
By the 1860s he had turned to classical subjects. Inspired by a number of trips to Rome, the influence of classical sculpture dominated Moore’s output. Single Grecian figures or groups posed in an elaborate fashion with detailed attention to the diaphanously draped fabric became regular features of his work. As well as subject matter he was interested in the correlation of colour in his paintings, leading him to reproduce many compositions with different colour patterns. Moore worked closely with Whistler throughout his career, sharing many ideas and techniques until Moore’s death in 1893.
Moore’s close friends organised a memorial retrospective after his death, it was his first exhibition. Paintings such as ‘The Dreamers’ and ‘A Sofa’ remain two of his most famous works.
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Born
4 September 1841, York, United Kingdom
Died
25 September 1893, City of Westminster, United Kingdom
Nationality
English
Movement
Aestheticism, Symbolism
Occupation
painter, illustrator, draftsperson
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Famous works by Albert Joseph Moore
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1841
York, United Kingdom
Born here in 1841.
London, United Kingdom
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1893
City of Westminster, United Kingdom
Died here in 1893.
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When was Albert Joseph Moore born and when did he die?
Albert Joseph Moore was born on 4 September 1841 in York, United Kingdom and died on 25 September 1893 in City of Westminster, United Kingdom, aged 52.
What nationality was Albert Joseph Moore?
Albert Joseph Moore was English.
What art movement was Albert Joseph Moore part of?
Albert Joseph Moore is associated with Aestheticism, Symbolism.
What are Albert Joseph Moore's most famous works?
Well-known works by Albert Joseph Moore include The Mother of Sisera, A Venus, Blossoms, Birds (also known as "Canaries") and Beads.
Where can I see Albert Joseph Moore's art?
Museums holding the works on this page include Tate (London); Yale Center for British Art (New Haven); The Tullie (Carlisle); York Art Gallery (York); Birmingham Museums Trust (Birmingham). Check with each museum that a work is on display before you visit.
