Love Stories
Love story: Dante Gabriel Rossetti and Fanny Cornforth
Dante Gabriel Rossetti entered the world on May 12, 1828, in London, England. He was the son of Gabriele Rossetti, an…
Love Story: Pieter Bruegel and Mayken Coecke
Few marriages in art history are as important—and as mysterious—as that of Pieter Bruegel the Elder and Mayken Coecke. Bruegel ranks…
Love Lives of Famous Artists
Behind every masterpiece lies a human story — and often, a love story. From Renaissance Italy to modern New York, artists…
Love Story: James McNeill Whistler and Maud Franklin
James McNeill Whistler, a name that echoes through the corridors of art history, remains one of the most influential artists of…
Love Story: John William Waterhouse and Esther Kenworthy
When we talk about John William Waterhouse, images of ethereal women from mythology and literature often come to mind. His paintings…
Love Story: John Singer Sargent and Madame X
When we think of John Singer Sargent, one painting often stands out above the rest: the enigmatic and provocative “Portrait of…
Love Story: Norman Rockwell and Mary Barstow
When you think of Norman Rockwell, vivid images of Americana likely spring to mind: the small-town charm, the everyday heroes, the…
Love Story: Thomas Hart Benton and Rita Piacenza
When we think of Thomas Hart Benton, the celebrated American painter and muralist, our minds often drift to his vivid depictions…
Love Story: Juan Gris and Josette Gris
Juan Gris, born José Victoriano González-Pérez, was a Spanish painter and sculptor who played a crucial role in the Cubist movement.…
Love Story: N.C. Wyeth and Carolyn Bockius Wyeth
When we think of the golden age of American illustration, the name N.C. Wyeth often leaps to mind. Yet behind this…
Love Story: Frans Hals and Lysbeth Reyniers
When people think of the great painters of the Dutch Golden Age, they often imagine celebrated artists surrounded by wealthy patrons,…
Love Story: Sandro Botticelli and Simonetta Vespucci
Imagine Florence in the late 15th century. The city is a hotbed of creativity, political intrigue, and economic prosperity. Under the…
