02 works, The Art Of The Nude, Robert Brackman's Muse, with footnotes #229

ROBERT BRACKMAN, 1898 - 1980
MORNING CHORE
Oil on canvas
28 by 22 inches (71.1 by 55.9)
Private collection

Estimate for 6,000 – 8,000 USD in September 2019

Robert Brackman, American, 1898-1980
A Muse, c. 1936
Oil on canvas
25 1/8 x 30 1/8 inches
Private collection

Sold for $2,813 USD in Jul 2013

 Muse, in Greco-Roman religion and mythology, any of a group of sister goddesses of obscure but ancient origin, in Boeotia, Greece. They were born in Pieria, at the foot of Mount Olympus. Very little is known of their cult, but they had a festival every four years at Thespiae. They probably were originally the patron goddesses of poets, although later their range was extended to include all liberal arts and sciences—hence, their connection with such institutions as the Museum (Mouseion, seat of the Muses) at Alexandria, Egypt. There were nine Muses as early as Homer’s Odyssey, and Homer invokes either a Muse or the Muses collectively from time to time. More on Muses

Robert Brackman (September 25, 1898 – July 16, 1980) was an American artist and teacher of Ukrainian origin, best known for large figural works, portraits, and still lifes. Born in Odes'ka Oblast, Ukraine, he emigrated from the Russian Empire in 1908.

Brackman studied at the National Academy of Design from 1919 to 1921, and the Ferrer School in San Francisco. From 1931, he had a long career teaching at the Art Students League of New York where he was a life member. He also taught at the American Art School in New York City, the Brooklyn Museum School, the Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts, and the Madison Art School in Connecticut. In 1932, Brackman was elected into the National Academy of Design as an Associate member, and became a full member in 1940.

Brackman was married to Rochelle Post; they later divorced. He had two daughters with his second wife. More on Robert Brackman



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