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Biography: Philip Wilson Steer

Philip Wilson Steer (1860–1942) was a prominent English artist, celebrated for his contributions to the Impressionist movement and his influential role in the British art scene during the late 19th and early…
Inspiration: “The Princess and the Monkey,” by Janis Rozentals

Rozentāls was born in Bebri Farmstead, Saldus parish, Courland Governorate in the Russian Empire. He was the son of a blacksmith. He received the basic education at H.Krause’s Elementary School in Saldus…
List of Greek Artists

Ancient Greece Painters Agatharchus Antiphilus Apelles Apollodorus (painter) Aristides of Thebes Cimon of Cleonae Echion (painter) Euphranor Eupompus Melanthius Panaenus Parrhasius Pausias Polyeidos (poet) Polygnotus Protogenes Theon of Samos Zeuxis Potters Andokides…
Biography: Columbano Bordalo Pinheiro

Columbano Bordalo Pinheiro (1857–1929) was a prominent Portuguese painter and realist artist. He was a leading figure in the Portuguese artistic scene during the late 19th and early 20th centuries and played…
Biography: Antonio Mancini

Antonio Mancini, born on November 14, 1852, in Rome, Italy, was a prominent Italian artist known for his exceptional contributions to realist painting and portraiture. His life and career spanned a crucial…
Horses in Russian and French Realist Painting

In the nineteenth century, few animals carried as much weight in daily life as the horse. Before the age of machines, horses were essential partners in agriculture, travel, and trade. Realist painters…
Art Nouveau Jewelry: Belle Époque’s Forgotten Craftsmanship

The Art Nouveau movement revolutionized the world of jewelry during the Belle Époque, a golden era of artistic innovation spanning the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Defined by flowing lines, nature-inspired…
Iconoclasm: The Destruction of Art for Political Ends

Iconoclasm, the destruction of images and monuments, has been a powerful force throughout history. It is often used for political ends, shaking societies to their core. From ancient times to the present…
Biography: Howard Chandler Christy

Howard Chandler Christy (1873–1952) was an American artist known for his illustrations and paintings, particularly for his patriotic and romanticized portrayals of American life and history. He gained widespread popularity during the…
Biography: Eugen Von Blaas

Eugen von Blaas, also known as Eugenio Blaas or Eugenio de Blaas (1843–1931), was an Italian-Austrian painter known for his genre paintings, particularly those depicting scenes of everyday life in Italy. He…
Biography: Isaac Israëls

Isaac Israëls, a prominent Dutch painter, was born on February 3, 1865, in Amsterdam, Netherlands. He hailed from a family deeply immersed in the arts; his father, Jozef Israëls, was a well-known…
Arkansas: The History of its Art

Long before Arkansas existed as a state—or even as a territorial concept—its rivers, ridges, and floodplains were home to some of the most visually complex pre-Columbian cultures in North America. From around…