Biographies

Biography: Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun
Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun, one of the most renowned portrait painters of the 18th century, was born on April 16,…

Biography: Olga Boznańska
Olga Boznańska (1865–1940) was a Polish painter known for her portraits and genre scenes. She was born on April 15, 1865,…

Biography: Henri Fantin-Latour
Henri Fantin-Latour, a French painter and lithographer celebrated for his still lifes and portraits, was born on January 14, 1836, in…

Biography: George Cruikshank
George Cruikshank (1792–1878) was a British caricaturist and illustrator known for his significant contributions to the world of satirical and humorous…

Biography: Marià Fortuny
Marià Fortuny, a Spanish painter and etcher, was born on June 11, 1838, in Reus, Catalonia. Renowned for his exceptional technical…

Biography: Jan Toorop
Jan Toorop (1858–1928) was a Dutch-Indonesian painter and graphic artist associated with the Symbolist and Art Nouveau movements. He was born…

Biography: Gaston La Touche
Gaston La Touche (1854-1913) was a French artist known for his contributions to the Symbolist and Post-Impressionist movements in the late…

Biography: Marie Bashkirtseff
Marie Bashkirtseff (Maria Konstantinovna Bashkirtseva) was a Ukrainian-born artist, diarist, and sculptor who lived from 1858 to 1884. She was born…

Biography: Pierre Puvis de Chavannes
Pierre Puvis de Chavannes (1824-1898), was a French painter known for his significant contributions to the Symbolist and mural painting movements…

Biography: Paul César Helleu
Paul César Helleu (1859–1927) was a French painter and engraver best known for his elegant and stylish portraits, particularly those of…

Biography: Ramon Casas
Ramon Casas i Carbó (1866-1932) was a Catalan painter, illustrator, and poster designer, widely recognized as one of the most influential…

Biography: Ignacio Zuloaga
Ignacio Zuloaga (July 26, 1870 – October 31, 1945) was a Spanish painter known for his works depicting Spanish landscapes, people,…











