• Love Story: Pierre Bonnard and Marthe de Méligny

    Love Story: Pierre Bonnard and Marthe de Méligny

    When we think of Pierre Bonnard, we often envision the bright, intimate interiors, bathed in warm light and delicate brushstrokes. But there is more to the life of this Post-Impressionist painter than…

  • Biography: Giovanni Boldini

    Biography: Giovanni Boldini

    Giovanni Boldini (1842–1931) was an Italian genre and portrait painter known for his stylish and elegant depictions of society figures during the Belle Époque in France. Born on December 31, 1842, in…

  • Love Story: Paul Klee and Lily Stumpf

    Art history often focuses on the works of famous artists, but what about the people who supported them behind the scenes? In the case of Paul Klee, one of the most influential…

  • Biography: Hans Makart

    Biography: Hans Makart

    Hans Makart (1840–1884) was an Austrian academic history painter and decorator, known for his elaborate and flamboyant style. He played a significant role in the Viennese art scene during the late 19th…

  • Art as Propaganda: A Tool for Manipulation?

    Art is beautiful and powerful, capturing the depths of human emotion and imagination. However, its beauty can also be used for less noble purposes. Throughout history, art has been a tool for…

  • The Art Bog’s Hall of Fame: Class of 2006

    The Art Bog’s Hall of Fame: Class of 2006

    Welcome back to the most anticipated event in our calendar, the grand unveiling of this year’s entrants into The Art Bog Hall of Fame! Every year since 2003, we’ve embarked on the…

  • Inspiration: “Alice,” by Amedeo Modigliani

    Inspiration: “Alice,” by Amedeo Modigliani

    Alice is a c.1918 oil on canvas painting by Amedeo Modigliani. It now hangs in the Danish National Gallery, to which it was donated in 1928. Amedeo Clemente Modigliani was an Italian Jewish painter and sculptor who worked mainly in France.…

  • Biography: William Russell Flint

    Biography: William Russell Flint

    Sir William Russell Flint (1880–1969) was a Scottish artist known for his watercolor paintings, illustrations, and etchings. He was particularly renowned for his depictions of elegant and sensuous female figures, often set…