Théodore Rousseau
1812 - 1867
French
Pounded by Peter Paul Rubens in Round 1.
Beat sculptor Louis François Roubiliac in First Round Elimination.
Georges Rouault
1871 - 1958
French
Stunned Mark Rothko in Round 1, winning by a single vote. YOUR VOTE COUNTS!!!
Lost to Dante Gabriel Rossetti in Round 2.
Vote for the artist of your choice in the comments, or any other way that works for you. Commentary and links to additional work are welcome. Polls open for at least one month past posting, but likely much longer.
11 comments:
Rouault for sure!
Rouault. But he shouldn't have beat my pal Rothko.
Rouault
Rebecca says 'snore vs. snore,' but maybe she's just sleepy.
Rousseau, no contest, for that first painting! All the previous voters are crazy.
Rouault
Rousseau.
Susan votes by mail for T. Rousseau.
It so happens that I saw paintings by both of these guys at the museum yesterday. And it so happens that I liked the Rousseau painting better!
Rousseau!
Rousseau puts together a thrilling rally, claiming the last four votes and a five-four victory over Roualt. Meanwhile, Rousseau continues on and will cross brushes with Sisley this coming Thursday.
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