Biography: Edmond Dulac
Edmond Dulac (1882–1953) was a French-born, British naturalized illustrator, specializing in the Golden Age of Illustration. He was born on October 22, 1882, in Toulouse, France. Dulac is best known for his…
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Architectural Gem: Edinburgh Castle, United Kingdom
Edinburgh Castle stands as a symbol of Scotland’s rich history and architectural prowess. This iconic fortress dominates the skyline of Edinburgh, perched atop Castle Rock, an extinct volcanic hill. Edinburgh Castle is…
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Inspiration: “Bauernmädchen,” by Wilhelm Leibl
Leibl was born in Cologne, where his father was the director of the Cathedral choir. He was apprenticed to a locksmith before beginning his artistic training with the local painter Hermann Becker in…
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Inspiration: “Summer Lush,” by Amelie Lundahl
Amélie Lundahl was the youngest of eleven children. Her mother died when she was three months old and her father, Abraham, a Town Representative (public prosecutor) died when she was eight. From…
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The Lie of Cultural Appropriation in Art: When Do We Push Back?
Have you ever looked at a piece of art and wondered about the origins of its elements? This question often stirs debates around cultural appropriation in art. Some argue that borrowing elements…
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Inspiration: “Apple Blossom,” by George Clausen
George Clausen was born in London on 18 April 1852, the son of a decorative artist of Danish descent. From 1867 to 1873, he attended the design classes at the South Kensington Schools in…
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Biography: Władysław Ślewiński
Władysław Ślewiński (1856–1918) was a Polish painter associated with the Symbolist movement. He was born in Kraków, Poland, and later studied at the Kraków Academy of Fine Arts. Ślewiński also spent time…
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Biography: Pekka Halonen
Pekka Halonen, a name synonymous with the Finnish National Romanticism movement, is celebrated for his captivating and serene depictions of the Finnish landscape. Born on September 23, 1865, in Lapinlahti, Finland, Halonen…
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Biography: Robert William Vonnoh
Robert William Vonnoh (1858–1933) was an American Impressionist painter known for his captivating landscapes and portraits that captured the essence of everyday life. Born on September 17, 1858, in Hartford, Connecticut, Vonnoh’s…
