The Secession Art

Oskar Laske (1901-1902) - Vienna Secession

Secession (German: Sezession) refers to a number of modernist artist groups that separated from the support of official academic art and its administrations in the late 19th and early 20th century.

The first secession from the official politics occurred in France, when, in 1890, the "Salon au Champs-de-Mars" was established, headed by Meissonnier and Puvis de Chavannes🎨. In the years following artists in various European countries took up this impulse, primarily in Germany, Austria–Hungary, and Belgium, which 'seceded' from traditional art movements and embraced progressive styles.

Arantza Sestayo, 1964 | Fantasy painter

Arantza Sestayo, illustrator, painter, draftsman, has worked very well for the American magazine Norma Comics in October and published a book compilation of his work.

Arantza was born in Spain and has lived on the Spanish Mediterranean coast since childhood. Her work has graced the covers of many novels, comic books and children's stories. Her gothic images are reminiscent of works by the best of Spain's many other acclaimed dark fantasy artists of decades past.

Rob Hefferan, 1968 | Figurative painter

Born in Warrington, Cheshire, Rob Hefferan is an exceptionally talented figurative artist. His work not only captures the unique character and warmth of each subject, but transcends form to suggest the living, breathing essence of the individual.

Working predominately with oils and acrylics, Rob’s work is both eminently understandable and intensely familiar. Colour, light and texture harmonise intelligently and with stunning candour to produce works that resonate with vibrant life.

Eugenio Prati | Genre painter

Eugenio Prati (1842-1907) was an Italian painter, active in the Trentino, painting genre subjects.

He was born in Caldonazzo in the Trentino. He trained at the Academy of Fine Arts of Venice, and then further studies in Florence at the patronage of a local Baron of Trentino.

In 1879, he teturns to Trentino, and settles in the Valsugana.

Here he dedicated himself to painting mainly rural genre themes, although also some sacred and historic subjects, and costume genre paintings.

Anders Zorn | Impressionist painter

One of the most famous living artists at the turn of the 20th century, Anders Leonard Zorn (1860-1920) dazzled the art world with his bravura paintings, watercolors, and etchings.

His early travels took him to Spain and Algeria where the intense color and light inspired the virtuoso watercolorist to perfect his craft.

In Paris he emulated the Impressionists as a chronicler of modern life, while in America he rivaled John Singer Sargent as the most sought-after portraitist of glittering high society.

Back at home Zorn captured his native folk culture and the serenity of the Nordic landscape.