June 2006

Inspiration: “Apple Blossom,” by George Clausen
George Clausen was born in London on 18 April 1852, the son of a decorative artist of Danish descent. From 1867…
Cairns: The History of its Art
The artistic story of Cairns begins not in galleries or studios, but in the terrain itself—an unruly collision of sea, rainforest,…

Biography: Władysław Ślewiński
Władysław Ślewiński (1856–1918) was a Polish painter associated with the Symbolist movement. He was born in Kraków, Poland, and later studied…

Inspiration: “Franz von Lenbach with Wife and Daughters,” by Franz von Lenbach
Franz von Lenbach with Wife and Daughters is a striking portrait that showcases both the artistic mastery and personal life of…

Biography: Pekka Halonen
Pekka Halonen, a name synonymous with the Finnish National Romanticism movement, is celebrated for his captivating and serene depictions of the…



