November 2014
-
Inspiration: “Leda and the Swan,” by Jean Leon Gerome
Jean-Léon Gérôme was born at Vesoul, Haute-Saône. He went to Paris in 1840 where he studied under Paul Delaroche, whom he…
-
Biography: Édouard Manet
Édouard Manet, born on January 23, 1832, in Paris, France, stands as a pivotal figure in the transition from Realism to…
-
Biography: Ștefan Luchian
Ștefan Luchian (1868–1916) was a Romanian painter associated with the Symbolist and Impressionist movements. He is considered one of the most…
-
Biography: William Brymner
William Brymner (1855-1925) was a Canadian artist who played a significant role in the development of Canadian art during the late…
-
Inspiration: “Young Lady,” by William Brymner
YOUNG LADYWilliam Brymner1855-1925CanadianCirca 1910Oil on PanelDimensions: Height: 33.4 cm (13.1 ″); Width: 25 cm (9.8 ″)National Gallery of Canada Born in Greenock, Scotland,…