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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.

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

Matthew Lawrence Daley, Associate Professor, History Department

Thomas Haas Interview

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

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

Self Portrait, Myself at 66

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

Mathias J. Alten Portrait Seated

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

Chrysanthemums

Seascape oil painting.

Shell Fisher

Framing Alten: A Discussion of the Frames...

Double sided sketch.

The Spirit of Time

People on the beach pulling sailboats to shore.

Windy Day, Cabañal

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

Sunset, Lake Michigan

Friends of Alten Event, 2018

Mathias Alten's Grander Vision

Assistant Professor, Frederick Meijer Honors College

Gathering in a clearing in the woods with picnic tables.

Picnic at Macatawa