The Race Track by Raoul Dufy

The Race Track
Shorewood Print #1256
Newark High School

The movement of the horses in this painting is expressed in blurred, flying lines; but it is in his standing horses that we may appreciate Dufy's sense of color. He uses blue in the coat of the black horse, red in the roan and elegantly dressed people are painted in the paddock.

Moulan Rouge by Toulouse-Lautrec

Moulan Rouge 1892,
Shorewood Print #1238
Newark High School

One of Toulouse-Lautrec's most famous compositions this printed poster shows his lively use of line, color and composition in the fantastic moves of the can-can dancer.

Quadrille at the Moulin Rough by Toulouse-Lautrec

Quadrille at the Moulin Rouge 1892,
Shorewood Print #1318
Newark High School

This pastel shows one of Toulouse-Lautrec's favorite subjects; people enjoying themselves in the Moulin Rouge. Like his other works, the drawing shows a lively spirit and exuberant composition.

The Circus by Georges Seurat

The Circus 1890-1891,
Shorewood Print #1155
Newark High School

The very last painting by Seurat, this image of the circus uses bright colors, horizontal lines and a right to left movement that Seurat felt gave the work a happy, pleasurable feel.

An Afternoon on La Grand Jatte by Georges Seurat

An Afternoon on La Grand Jatte 1884,
Shorewood Print #1135
Newark High School

This preeminent example of pointillism depicts people relaxing on the grassy shore of the Grande Jatte.

THe Market by Paul Gaugan

The Market 1895,
Shorewood Print #1363
Newark High School

This painting depicting a group of Tahitian women relaxing under the trees shows Gaugan's use of contrasting colors and values.

The Women of Tahiti by Paul Gaugan

The Women of Tahiti 1891,
Shorewood Print #1064
Newark High School

In this early Tahitian painting Gaugan's violent attraction to color overtakes his rendering of form to create a simplified figure duet in bright contrasting colors.

When Do You Marry? by Paul Gaugan

When Do You Marry? 1892,

Shorewood Print #1079

Newark High School

One of Gaugan's favorite subjects, the women of Tahiti, is shown here with broad sweeping horizontal strokes portraying the mountains in the background.

The Luncheon of the Boating Party by Renoir

The Luncheon of the Boating Party1881,

Shorewood Print #1430

Newark High School

This famous genre painting shows a group of young people enjoying drinks on the terrace of the Cafe Veronese.

The Cradle by Berthe Morisot

The Cradle 1873,

Shorewood Print #1223

Newark High School

This painting shows Manet's influence on Morrisot, while still emphasizing her feminine view of the world. A strong contrast between the dress and the cradle shows a dramatic curving line through the center of the composition.

Beach at Trouville by Claude Monet

Beach at Trouville 1881,
Shorewood Print #1713
Newark High School

The Beach at Trouville depicts the boardwalk along the beach, with an open view of the water, and the architecture of the seaside village.

Race Horses by Edgar Degas

Race Horses 1834-1917,

Shorewood Print #1002

Newark High School

This painting depicts Degas sense of color and light in a view of race horses as they pass on the race course.

The Dancing Class by Edgar Degas

The Dancing Class 1834-1917,

Shorewood Print #1134

Newark High School

One of Degas' famous paintings of the ballerinas this painting depicts a group of young dancers in their rehearsal hall.

St. Joseph the Carpenter by George de La Tour

St. Joseph the Carpenter 1645,
Shorewood Print #1025
Newark High School

This is a painting of the Christ Child helping his adopted father, Joseph, in his carpentry workshop. George de La Tour's work was often attributed to Caravaggio or other artists because of his use of light and shadow.

Rockets and Blue Lights by Joseph M.W. Turner

Rockets and Blue Lights 1840,

Shorewood Print #206

Newark High School

This seascape demonstrates Turners unusual treatment of color, light and compositon. It shows a group of people on shore watching as warning flares are set off to warn passing ships.

The Letter by Johannes Vermeer

The Letter 1666,

Shorewood Print #528

Newark High School

This painting by Vermeer depicts a woman bringing her mistress a letter. The unusual composition of rectangles within a frame shows Vermeer's understanding of linear forms. The bright vibrant colors and the bright checks of the floor make this a particularly appealing work.

The Milkmaid by Johannes Vermeer

The Milkmaid 1660,

Shorewood Print #528

Newark High School

Vermeer's stunning use of light shows in this genre painting of a woman pouring milk from a pitcher in the window of Vermeer's well known studio.

Night Watch by Rembrandt VanRijin

Night Watch 1642,

Shorewood Print #520

Newark High School

The Night Watch depicts a group of armed men preparing for a guild meeting. The large hall and intricate detail in costume and armory show Rembrandt at his finest.

Dutch Interior by Pieter de Hooch

Dutch Interior 1629-1688,

Shorewood Print #556
Newark High School

This rather sedate scene of a group of people inside a Dutch tavern is important for it's clear light and vibrant patterns.

Harvesters by Pieter Brueghel

Harvesters 1565,
Shorewood Print #550
Newark High School

Originally called August, The Harvesters shows a genre scene with a group of peasants harvesting wheat. It was painted in a series to depict common outdoor activities for each month of the year.