July 2007
Inspiration: “Sleigh Ride on a Sunny Winter Day,” by Peder Monsted
SLEIGH RIDE ON A SUNNY WINTER DAYPeder Mørk Mønsted 10 December 1859 – 20 June 1941Danish Peder Mørk Mønsted was born…
Inspiration: “By Summer Seas,” by Herbert James Draper
Born in London, the son of a jeweller named Henry Draper and his wife Emma, Herbert James Draper was educated at…
Biography: Beatrix Potter
Beatrix Potter (1866–1943) was an English author, illustrator, and naturalist best known for her beloved children’s books, particularly those featuring anthropomorphic…
Inspiration: “Village Girl With Red Carnation,” by Adolfo Guiard
Adolfo Guiard’s “Village Girl with Red Carnation” is a remarkable piece of art that captures the essence of Basque culture and…
Inspiration: “Maternité Devant La Mer,” by Maurice Denis
Maurice Denis was born 25 November 1870, in Granville, Manche, a coastal town in the Normandy region of France. His father was of modest…
