Julian Z. Gilbert

Julian Zangwell Gilbert (1937-2001) is an American 20th century artist of realism (visual arts). He is most noted for his work in classical Portraiture.

History

Gilbert was born in London, England on August 13 1937. He was the youngest of 3 children from a Jewish family. Following World War II, the Gilbert family emigrated to Canada, and in 1949 they moved to Chicago, Illinois. Gilbert received his formal art training at the American Academy of Art where he first became a protégé of William Mosby. Gilbert produced paintings and drawings throughout his carrer, often capturing the psychology of his subjects within his work. Compositions for Gilbert's paintings involved a process of fine, tight line drawings with a working of oil paints on top. He credits Anthony van Dyck as one of his primary influences. One of Gilbert's most noted works is the portrait of Grace Talarico di Capace. The drawing of the Baroness was completed in 1992 and is rendered in hues of graphite and sepia. In 1997 Gilbert experienced a severe stroke, passing a few years later in 2001.

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