Biographies
Biography: Gustav Stickley
Gustav Stickley (1858-1942) was an American furniture maker, designer, and a leading figure of the Arts and Crafts movement in the…
Biography: Martin Johnson Heade
Martin Johnson Heade (1819-1904) was an American painter known for his contributions to American art during the 19th century. Heade’s work…
Biography: Édouard Léon Cortès
Édouard Léon Cortès (1882-1969) was a French post-impressionist artist, celebrated for his vibrant and evocative depictions of Parisian street scenes. Born…
Biography: Max Nonnenbruch
Max Nonnenbruch (1857–1922) was a German painter associated with the Munich School, a group of artists who were active in the…
Biography: Louis Welden Hawkins
Louis Welden Hawkins (1849-1910) was a British-born painter who spent the majority of his career in France, becoming a notable figure…
Biography: Kees Van Dongen
Kees van Dongen, born Cornelis Theodorus Maria van Dongen, was a Dutch-French painter known for his significant contributions to the Fauvist…
Biography: M.C. Escher
Maurits Cornelis Escher, known by his initials M.C. Escher, was a Dutch graphic artist born on June 17, 1898, in Leeuwarden,…
Biography: Raymond Loewy
Raymond Loewy, born on November 5, 1893, in Paris, France, was a prolific industrial designer who left an indelible mark on…
Biography: Hans Dahl
Hans Dahl, born on October 19, 1849, in Hardanger, Norway, was a prominent Norwegian painter known for his contributions to the…
Biography: José Gutiérrez Solana
José Gutiérrez Solana (1886–1945), a Spanish painter and writer, left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape of Spain during a…
Biography: H.R. Giger
Hans Rudolf “H.R.” Giger (1940–2014), a Swiss surrealist artist and designer, left an indelible mark on the world of contemporary art,…
Biography: Fernand Toussaint
Fernand Toussaint (1873-1956) was a Belgian artist known for his mastery in various forms of art, including painting, watercolor, and illustration.…
