Biographies
Biography: Léon François Comerre
Léon François Comerre, a prominent French academic painter of the 19th and early 20th centuries, was born on October 10, 1850,…
Biography: Marie Bracquemond
Marie Bracquemond, born on December 1, 1840, in Argenton-en-Landunvez, Brittany, France, was a talented French Impressionist painter whose artistic contributions were…
Biography: Alberto Vargas
Alberto Vargas, a renowned Peruvian-American pin-up artist, was born on February 9, 1896, in Arequipa, Peru. His life story is a…
Biography: Byam Shaw
Byam Shaw (1872–1919) was a British painter, illustrator, and teacher, known for his contributions to the Arts and Crafts movement and…
Biography: Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841–1919) was a French artist and one of the leading figures of the Impressionist movement. Known for his vibrant…
Biography: Delphin Enjolras
Delphin Enjolras (1857-1945) was a French academic painter known for his exquisite depictions of elegant, often idealized women in various settings.…
Biography: Aubrey Beardsley
Aubrey Beardsley, born on August 21, 1872, in Brighton, England, was a highly influential and controversial figure in the world of…
Biography: Charles Courtney Curran
Charles Courtney Curran, a distinguished American painter, was born on February 13, 1861, in Hartford, Kentucky. His life unfolded during a…
Biography: Julian Onderdonk
Julian Onderdonk (July 30, 1882 – October 27, 1922) was an American painter known for his luminous and atmospheric landscapes, particularly…
Biography: Henrietta Rae
Henrietta Rae, born Henrietta Ward on December 30, 1859, in Hammersmith, London, was a prominent British artist of the late 19th…
Biography: Carl Larsson
Carl Larsson (1853-1919) was a Swedish painter and interior designer known for his charming and idyllic depictions of domestic life in…
Biography: Sophie Gengembre Anderson
Sophie Gengembre Anderson (1823 – 1903) was a French-born British artist known for her significant contributions to the genre of Victorian-era…
