Comments on: Rembrandt and Freud: Conversations in Etching

By: Tiffany Bouchard

Tiffany Bouchard — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:36:40 +0000

Rebrednt and freud are the most extrordinary etching artists just looking at the drawings they present at the exihbit is so inspiring and if you look closley you can see all the etch marks.
one thing that really cathces my attention is how they enjoyed drawing in the nude which was something back then considered a great piece of art work if someone drew a nude.How the AGO left the magnifine glasses out for those who were intrested in seeing how detailed the twos work can be and it can lso be hand on. Try comparing a rembrant and freuds pictures is there a difference along woth the huge difference in age you can see thta in the art work ones work is very differnt from another which really caught my attention. While i watched the video they selected and left for us to watch was very entertaining to see how much work and effort goes into something that looked from afar like a regular sketch.

By: Lisa Lahey

Lisa Lahey — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 11:20:20 +0000

That’s what I admire about the AGO – willing to take unusual chances that most galleries wouldn’t dream about. I think the message here (my interpretation) is that the gallery is stating our contemporary artists have an equal contribution to make in the art world today that is as relevant as the masters of yesterday. And the similarities between the two painters are there if subtle. That can’t be a coincidence.

Rembrandt revealed a “deep compassion for humankind” as has been noted about his work. Freud stated simply that he painted people “as they happen to be” – without judgement.

By: Moses Shuldiner

Moses Shuldiner — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:49:22 +0000

I, along with a group from St. Felix Centre, were privileged today in attending a docent led tour of the Rembrandt and Freud etchings exhibit at the AGO.

The docent, Hildy, was well-informed and passionate about the works. She had the knack of expressing her ideas and yet be equally enthusiastic about the opinions and feelings of our group. She very kindly drew each of us out while imparting an impressive knowledge of the artists in the exhibit.

I feel that it took a lot of courage to juxtapose the works of Rembrandt and Freud. Some people will be outraged that a contemporary artist would be put on the same level (their etchings do hang side by side)as one of the great masters. I applaud the boldness of the curators involved in this exhibit.

The differences in style and subject matter between the artists enhanced my appreciation of each one. Rembrandt to me appeared like yang, extroversion, vanilla and sun light. Freud seemed like yin, introversion, chocolate and moon light.

Again, thank you.