Original Copies

Copying/Replicas

The practice of copying the works of the great painters of the past is a time honored endeavor which enlightens and enriches the artist and facilitates the production of quality paintings. The best copies or replicas are made from direct observation of the original paintings. For years Gerald King has participated in the copyist program of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. Working from direct observation of original art has enabled him to capture the subtlest colors and the finest details in his copies. Unlike regular reproductions that are mechanically produced, these works bare the unique imprint of a skilled artist's hand and are real oil paintings. They are not merely copies but accurately painted replicas and can be signed by the copyist as his original work. To give credit to the artist whose work is copied and impede its use as a forgery, the copyist will write on the work "Copy after... (the original artist name or copied signature) followed by his own signature. The work in progress above was signed-- "Copy After Rubens" by Gerald King"

Gerald King is Copyist in the Copyist Program. of the National Gallery of Art . He is not employed or commissioned by the National Gallery. His art work is not endorsed or sanctioned by The National Gallery. His statements and opinions in this web site are his own, and are not those of the National Gallery. Gerald King

Why do I Copy? click Copying The Old Masters

The following images are of copies or replicas painted by Gerald King. Most were done from direct observation of the original paintings. They are arranged chronologically, beginning with the most recent. Enlargements and more information is available by clicking on the picture. For a view of what Gerald King is currently copying at the National Gallery of Art, Click here for Bulletin

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