Biographies

Biography: Hans Gude

Hans Fredrik Gude was born on March 13, 1825, in Christiania, now Oslo, Norway. He grew up in a time when…
Biography: William Degouve de Nuncques

William Degouve de Nuncques, born on February 28, 1867, in Monthermé, Ardennes, France, is an intriguing figure in the Symbolist movement.…
Biography: Munkácsy Mihály

When we think of 19th-century Hungarian art (if we think of it at all), the name Munkácsy Mihály inevitably comes to…
Biography: Albert Ritzberger

In the grand orchestra of European art, amidst the cacophony of styles and the whirlwind of movements that marked the 19th…
Biography: Antti Favén

Antti Favén, a Finnish painter renowned for his portraits and landscapes, was born on November 6, 1882, in the city of…
Biography: Victor Gabriel Gilbert

Victor Gabriel Gilbert (1847-1933) was a French painter, celebrated for his contributions to genre painting, a style that depicts scenes of…
Biography: Peder Severin Krøyer

Peder Severin Krøyer, born on July 23, 1851, in Stavanger, Norway, and passing on November 21, 1909, in Skagen, Denmark, was…
Biography: Julius Paulsen

Amongst the many great Danish artists, Julius Paulsen holds a significant place. Born on October 22, 1860, in Odense, Denmark, Paulsen’s…
Biography: Lilla Cabot Perry

Lilla Cabot Perry, a prominent American impressionist painter, left an indelible mark on the art world with her vibrant and emotive…