Biographies

Biography: Félix Ziem
Félix Ziem was born on February 26, 1821, in the historic town of Beaune, France, located in the Burgundy region. His…
Biography: Frederic Edwin Church
Frederic Edwin Church holds a distinguished place in the history of American art as one of the most important figures in…
Biography: Maximilien Luce
Maximilien Luce was one of the most technically skilled and morally grounded painters of late 19th and early 20th-century France. Born…
Biography: Vlaho Bukovac
Vlaho Bukovac was born on July 4, 1855, in the small seaside town of Cavtat, part of Dalmatia under the Austrian…
Biography: Petrus van Schendel
Petrus van Schendel, a Dutch-Belgian painter of the 19th century, remains celebrated for his mesmerizing candlelight paintings. These works, characterized by…
Biography: Sergey Prokudin-Gorsky
Sergey Prokudin-Gorsky was a visionary whose innovative techniques revolutionized photography and helped preserve a vivid record of a bygone era. Known…
Biography: Jules Pascin
Jules Pascin, often referred to as the “Prince of Montparnasse,” remains an enduring figure in the world of modern art. Known…
Biography: Konrad Mägi
Konrad Mägi was born on November 1, 1878, in Hellenurme, a small village in southern Estonia, which was then part of…
Biography: Johan Krouthén
Johan Krouthén, a name synonymous with Swedish Realism, stands as a bridge between tradition and the emerging modern world. Known for…
Biography: Hugo Simberg
Hugo Simberg is celebrated as one of Finland’s most enigmatic and evocative artists. Known for his hauntingly beautiful Symbolist works, Simberg…
Biography: Emile-Auguste Carolus-Duran
Emile-Auguste Carolus-Duran, a name synonymous with elegance and mastery in 19th-century portraiture, transcended his time as both an artist and a…
Biography: James Jebusa Shannon
James Jebusa Shannon, an American-born artist who achieved prominence in England, is celebrated for his extraordinary talent in portrait painting. His…