August 2005
Biography: Jules Bastien-Lepage
Jules Bastien-Lepage (1848–1884) was a French painter known for his naturalistic and rural-themed works. He was born in Damvillers, a small…
Inspiration: “Idle Tears,” by Edward Robert Hughes
Having settled on his career choice, Edward Robert Hughes attended Heatherley’s in London to prepare himself for the chance of auditioning…
Inspiration: “Le Vin Ginguet,” by Luis Ricardo Falero
LE VIN GINGUETLuis Ricardo Falero 23 May 1851-7 December 18961886SpanishOil on CanvasDimensions: 47.5 x 64 cm Falero was born in Granada…
Canberra: The History of its Art
Before a single stone was laid, Canberra was a concept—an idea drawn in ink, layered with lakes, axes, and green corridors.…
Inspiration: “Boldini,” by James McNeill Whistler
Boldini was born in Ferrara, the son of a painter of religious subjects, and in 1862 went to Florence for six years to study…
