James Abbott McNeill Whistler’s Venice -

James Abbott McNeill Whistler’s Venice - Episode #205 from Emmy Award winning PBS series Landscapes Through Time with David Dunlop

From Emmy Award winning PBS series Landscapes Through Time with David Dunlop (Program 205, Season Two)(English Subtitles)

Pastel demonstration on the Guidecca in Venice. Join David as he travels to iconic Venetian locations that inspired provocative artist James Abbott McNeill Whistler (1834-1903) during his transformative trip in 1879-1880 after his tumultuous legal case against John Ruskin. Whistler’s pastels, along with his etchings, brought him increased fame when he returned to London. David discusses this rich history and examines several Whistler paintings and pastels. David demonstrates a pastel drawing using Whistler’s techniques and color palette while standing on the Giudecca overlooking the broad panorama of Venice.

Introduction: 0:00 minutes
Discussion and Composition of Historic Paintings: Begins at 08:33 minutes
Composition and Diagram: Begins at 11:34 minutes
Pastel Demonstration: Begins at 12:02 minutes
Conclusion: Begins at 25.03 minutes
Producers: SimmonsArt and David Dunlop
Host and Painter: David Dunlop
Directors: Connie Simmons and David Dunlop
Writers: David Dunlop and Connie Simmons
Editor: Connie Simmons
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Landscapes Through Time with David Dunlop (Seasons One and Two) is an innovative, lively and entertaining Emmy® and CINE Golden Eagle Award winning PBS series that takes you to the actual locations in France, Italy and the United States that inspired the great artists Claude Monet, Pierre Auguste Renoir, Paul Cezanne, J.M.W. Turner, John Singer Sargent, Francesco Guardi, James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Winslow Homer, and the Hudson River artists to create some of their most iconic works. These half-hour programs explore the lives, techniques and inspiration of these master artists through a combination of discussion and demonstration in the beautiful locations that inspired them. David is not trying to copy the paintings of these artist but instead to present their techniques and philosophies in his quick sketch demonstration. Inspired by David Dunlop’s infectious enthusiasm and encyclopedic knowledge, Landscapes Through Time combines art, history, travel, philosophy, science and technique to explore the lives and art of a wide range of different artists, creating a new way for artists as well as a general audience to experience and visually participate in the power and magic of the act of artistic creation.