April 2012
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Inspiration: Portrait of a Girl by Helena Schjerfbeck
In Paris, Schjerfbeck painted with Helena Westermarck, then left to study with Léon Bonnat at Mme Trélat de Vigny’s studio. In 1881 she…
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Biography: James Nairn
James Nairn, a significant figure in the art scene of New Zealand, was born on February 28, 1859, in Dunedin. As…
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Biography: Jules Joseph Lefebvre
Jules Joseph Lefebvre was a renowned French academic painter of the 19th century, known for his exceptional skill in portrait and…