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January 7, 2006
Artist: Anthony Benton Gude
Anthony Benton Gude, Grandson of Thomas Hart Benton, attended the Museum of Fine Art in Boston, and continued his studies at the Art Student's League in New York City. He focused on drawing with emphasis on the figure and anatomy, and painting, mastering the techniques of the Venetian style of oil painting.
These techniques used by the Italian Masters, employ the making of gesso, sizing the canvas with rabbit skin glue, and using a monochromatic underpainting to establish form and composition. Many thin layers of oil paint are then applied to develop rich tones. Anthony Benton Gude uses these methods in his paintings and murals to ensure the longevity of his work.
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