Tuesday, May 05, 2009

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Artist Project

Artist’s Name: Rachel Ruysch
Year he or she was born: 1664
Year he or she died (or still alive): 1750
Where he or she was born: The Hague Netherlands
Where he or she lived throughout his or her life (list dates he or she lived there if known): She moved to Amsterdam when she was 3
Where he or she went to school: She learned to paint by William van Aelst
Family Life: Married to portrait painter Juriaen Pool
Ativities: Octogernarian but continued to paint

That kind art he/she produced(watercolor, sculpture, etc.) Painting
The subjects of his or her work is (still life, people, animals, landscape, etc.) Realistic Art, Still Life (Flowers)
What he or she is known for in the art world (famous paintings, certain style, etc.): Known for her realistic paintings of crystal vases
Other interesting facts: Rachel Ruysch was entered into a Painters Guild. Sne also did paintings for Prince, Elector Palatine

opinion:It's simple and interesting
this artist because: Her art is simple and nice
did is called: vase of flowers
piece at the San Diego Museum of Art is vase of flowers

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