Biographies

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.…
Biography: John Lavery
Sir John Lavery (1856-1941) was an Irish painter best known for his portraits and wartime depictions, as well as his role…
Biography: Friedensreich Hundertwasser
Friedensreich Hundertwasser (1928–2000) was an Austrian artist and architect, celebrated for his vibrant use of color, organic forms, and the harmonious…
Biography: Henri Le Sidaner
Henri Eugène Augustin Le Sidaner, born on August 7, 1862, in Port Louis, Mauritius, was a French painter who carved a…
Biography: Edward Cucuel
Edward Cucuel (1875–1954) was an American painter renowned for his impressionistic portrayals of leisurely outdoor scenes, vibrant landscapes, and elegant figures,…
Biography: Elisabeth Sonrel
Elisabeth Sonrel (1874-1953) was a French painter and illustrator, notable for her contributions to the Symbolist and Art Nouveau movements. Her…
Biography: Zinaida Yevgenyevna Serebriakova
Zinaida Yevgenyevna Serebriakova (1884-1967) was a distinguished Russian and later French painter, celebrated for her contribution to the early 20th-century art…
Biography: Arnold Böcklin
Arnold Böcklin (1827–1901) was a Swiss symbolist painter associated with the Symbolist and Romantic movements. He is best known for his…