March 2005
Inspiration: “The Young Biologist,” by Paul Peel
Peel was born in London, Ontario, and received his art training from his father from a young age. Later he studied under William…
Biography: Annie Louisa Swynnerton
Annie Louisa Swynnerton (1844–1933) was a British painter who played a significant role in the late 19th and early 20th-century art…
Biography: Albert Bierstadt
Albert Bierstadt led an interesting life, to say the least. He was born in Germany in 1830, but his family moved…
Inspiration: “In Gradina,” by Nicolae Grigorescu
IN GRADINANicolae Grigorescu (1838–1907)Unknown DateRomanian He was born in Pitaru, Dâmboviţa County, Wallachia now called Romania. In 1843 the family moved to Bucharest. At…
The History of Art in Belgium
Belgium’s art history is a testament to its unique geographical and cultural position at the crossroads of Europe. Nestled between France,…
