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Anthony Christian
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At only 10 years of age, Anthony Christian was granted the privilege of studying the techniques of the "Old Masters" at the National Gallery in London and the accolade of publicity he received during this period, announced him to the world as a child prodigy. Throughout his time at the National Gallery and for a further seven years Anthony studied at length the works of Rubens and Rembrandt as well as other Old Masters.
Although students and professional Artists are able to utilise this method of learning, none are allowed to do so under the age of eighteen and Anthony's opportunity has remained unique to this day.
As for his painting and drawing, his style most resembles the techniques of Leonardo da Vinci and he has dedicated his life to the discovery of all means possible, to paint the most beautiful works of art ever.
In his earlier days Anthony earned his living as a Portrait Artist and painted many of the world's rich and famous, including Lord Mountbatten, Baroness Olympia de Rothschild, Baroness Fiona Thyssen, Count Guido di Carpegna, Lord Lichfield, Blake Edwards, Julie Christie and Terence Stamp. His work now features in some of the most prominent private art collections in the world. Collections such as Gore Vidal, Baroness Marie-Helene de Rothschild, Viscountess de Ribes, Mrs J Heinz, Bill Blass, HM Queen Elizabeth II, Mrs. James Lipton and Herbie Hancock.
His wife, Marian Fanny Christian, is also a superb artist, creating mesmerising images of such captivating detail and beauty that the eye cannot help but widen in amazement. Fanny's style is probably unique in its form and in no way influenced by Christian's work despite how closely they live and work together. Her work comes purely from her heart and soul, manifesting itself in a harmony of colour and form upon paper.
Anthony Christian Website
| 1945 | Born in London, 24th October, 1945 | | 1955-60 | Painted in the National Gallery studying painting techniques, received national and international publicity as a child prodigy. | | 1960 | Began earning a living as a portrait artist. Portraits include Antonio Vargas, Howard Greer and Blake Edwards. | | 1966 | ROME: Portraits include Count Guido di Carpegna and Prince Edmondo Ruspoli. | | 1967 | MOROCCO: Portraits include HRH Princess Lala Fattima Zahra and Mr George Ansley. | | 1968 | LONDON: Portraits include Mr Peter Cazelet, race horse trainer to the Queen Mother, and his family. | | 1969 | A One Man Exhibition of drawings at the Upper Grosvenor Gallery, London. Received commissions from Cambridge University to draw professors Binnie and French. Also drew the portrait of the Bishop of St.Albans. | | 1970 | A One Man Exhibition of landscape oils at the Upper Grosvenor Gallery. Painted the portrait of Lord Rothermere. Exhibited at the Albert White Gallery in Toronto. Exhibited at the Palm Beach Gallery in Florida. Portraits in New York include Niccolo Tucci and Henry Mattison. | | 1972 | One Man Exhibition of landscape oils at the Hazlitt Gallery, London. Portraits include Baroness Fiona Thyssen, Patricia Rawlings, Lord Boothby, and Shawn Phillips.
PARIS: Portraits include Baron Alexis de Rede, General Billote and Marisa Berensen. | | 1973 | ROME: Portraits include Luigi Barzini and his family.
FLORENCE: Portraits include Countess Frescabaldi, and Countess Ruccini.
MILAN: Portraits include Piero Stucchi and family. Signora Anna Crespi. | | 1974 | Exhibited the painting Girl With An Apple at Wildenstein Gallery, London. Portraits include Lord Lichfield, Terence Stamp, Julie Christie and Donald Sutherland.
SPAIN: Portraits include Viscomtesse Jacqueline de Ribes.
BRUSSELS: Portraits include Count Rene Boel and Sir Christopher Soames. | | 1975 | LONDON: Portraits include Lord Mountbatten and Vladimir Vasilliev.
PARIS: Portraits include Paul-Louis Weiller, Monsieur Jean de Beistegui, Baronne Olympia de Rothschild, Prince Michael de Bourbonne Parme. | | 1984-85 | Travels through Morocco. Work is sold thoughout the United States by Circle Galleries and R K Parker Galleries, New York. | | 1986 | Exhibits at Hammer Galleries, New York, then travels extensively through Europe. | | 1988 | Travelled extensively painting in Asia, moved to Bali at the end of the year. | | 1989 | Built private gallery and museum in Bali, immediately successful with visitors all over the world. | | 1990 | Independence gained through the 'Collection Ichor' and its many visitors throughout the year, including some of Asia's most important collectors. | | 1991 | First Catalogue of Limited Edition work, entitled 'A.Christian', is published and meets with great success in Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo and United States. | | 1992 | Painting in Asia, developing a new concept of showing several pictures at a time portrayed in a single work, entitled 'Door Frames'. | | 1993 | Extensive travelling arranging the showing of 'Ichor Collection', which now includes 'Door Frames'. | | 1994 | A dramtic change of style, experimenting within the realms of surrealism. Moves to India and establishes Ichor Foundation. Continues to exhibit throughout Asia and the USA. | | 2000-05 | Establishes a European base in Yorkshire, England whilst maintaining Ichor in India which has expanded to become a centre for bio dynamic farming. Work exhibited in New Zealand , Australia, Ireland and India. Continues to work in the realms of erotic surrealism. Completed Volume One of God's Brush. | |
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