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Here you can see different highlights from Alten's life. We have pulled out essays, key paintings and photographs that give insight into the Grand Rapids impressionist.

Double sided sketch.

The Spirit of Time

City, Field, and River: Mathias J. Alten’s Vision of Grand Rapids and the Grand River Valley

Matthew Lawrence Daley, Associate Professor, History Department

Gathering in a clearing in the woods with picnic tables.

Picnic at Macatawa

Young Mathias J. Alten seated with suit, head resting on hand, and looking away from viewer

Mathias J. Alten Portrait Seated

Interview with Thomas Haas, GVSU Past President

Gray-haired man wearing a white shirt and gray pants.

Self Portrait, Myself at 66

Mathias Alten's Grander Vision

Assistant Professor, Frederick Meijer Honors College

Water scene at sunset, blue water with yellows, pinks and oranges in the sky.

Sunset, Lake Michigan

Friends of Alten Event, Fall 2018, "Online Digital Library"

People on the beach pulling sailboats to shore.

Windy Day, Cabañal

Friends of Alten, Fall 2022 "Turning Grey: Alten and the Hague School"

Seascape oil painting.

Shell Fisher

Friends of Alten, Spring 2018, "Framing Alten"

Still life of yellow and white chrysanthemum flowers against a dark background and a fabric covered table.

Chrysanthemums