May 2007
Edma Morisot: Sister, Muse, and Silent Inspiration
Edma Morisot may not be a household name in the history of French painting, but her influence is woven deeply into…
Inspiration: “White Brazilian Orchid,” by Martin Johnson Heade
Martin Johnson Heade (August 11, 1819 – September 4, 1904) was an American painter known for his salt marsh landscapes, seascapes,…
Inspiration: “Windmill Near River,” by Maurice Cullen
Cullen was born on June 6, 1866, in St. John’s, Newfoundland. In 1870 his family moved to Montreal, Quebec. He traveled to Paris at…
Biography: Rolf Armstrong
Rolf Armstrong (1889–1960) was an American pin-up artist and commercial illustrator known for his glamorous and iconic images of women. He…
Rococo: The Playful Elegance That Shaped an Era
Rococo stands as one of the most elegant and whimsical artistic movements in history. Emerging in early 18th-century France, it was…
