Lawrence Alma-Tadema · 1836–1912
Lawrence Alma-Tadema
Lawrence Alma-Tadema was a Dutch-born painter who worked in Britain. He painted historical scenes and daily life of ancient Greece and Rome with rich color and realistic detail, and became a Royal Academician in 1879.
Lawrence Alma-Tadema was born in 1836 in Dronrijp, in the Dutch province of Friesland, and died in 1912. He studied at the academy in Antwerp, and later visited Italy, where he was captivated by ancient culture.
In 1870 he moved to London, settled there, and continued to work there for the rest of his life. Drawing on an interest in archaeology, he painted historical scenes and customs of ancient Greece and Rome, using compositions that emphasize the breadth of space, rich colors, and outstanding realism.
He became a member of the Royal Academy in 1879 and was knighted in 1899. Historical scenes and customs of the ancient world were central to his work. His works include "Studio in Ancient Rome."
