Biographies

Biography: Edgar Maxence
Edgar Maxence (1871-1954) was a French symbolist painter, recognized for his ethereal and spiritual artworks that echo the mysticism and depth…

Biography: Frank Gehry
Frank Gehry, born Frank Owen Goldberg on February 28, 1929, in Toronto, Canada, is one of the most innovative and influential…

Biography: Pierre Bonnard
Pierre Bonnard (1867-1947) was a French painter and one of the leading figures of the Post-Impressionist movement, known for his vibrant…

Biography: Gil Elvgren
Gil Elvgren (1914-1980) was an American painter of pin-up girls, advertising, and illustration. Born Gillette Elvgren on March 15, 1914, in…

Biography: Amélie Lundahl
Amélie Lundahl (1850-1914) was a prominent Finnish artist known for her delicate and emotive paintings, particularly her portraits and genre scenes.…

Biography: Ferdinand Hodler
Ferdinand Hodler (March 14, 1853 – May 19, 1918) was a Swiss painter who made significant contributions to the development of…

Biography: Frank Cadogan Cowper
Frank Cadogan Cowper (1877-1958) was an English painter, often acclaimed as the last of the Pre-Raphaelites. Born on October 16, 1877,…

Biography: E. Phillips Fox
Emmanuel Phillips Fox, known as E. Phillips Fox, was an Australian Impressionist painter born on March 12, 1865, in Melbourne, Australia.…

Biography: Victor Horta
Victor Horta (1861–1947) was a Belgian architect and designer, widely recognized as one of the founders and leading figures of the…

Biography: Peter Fendi
Peter Fendi, born on September 4, 1796, in Vienna, Austria, was an Austrian painter and engraver known for his contributions to…

Biography: Émile Gallé
Émile Gallé (1846–1904) was a French artist and designer who played a pivotal role in the development of the Art Nouveau…

Biography: Russell Drysdale
Russell Drysdale, born on February 7, 1912, in Bognor Regis, Sussex, England, and later becoming one of Australia’s most celebrated artists,…












