• Biography: Alexandre Cabanel

    Biography: Alexandre Cabanel

    Alexandre Cabanel (1823–1889) was a French academic painter known for his polished and meticulously executed historical, mythological, and allegorical paintings. He was a prominent figure in the 19th-century French academic art scene…

  • Inspiration: “In The Orchard Spring,” by William Brymner

    Inspiration: “In The Orchard Spring,” by William Brymner

    Born in Greenock, Scotland, the son of Douglas Brymner the first Dominion Archivist and Jean Thomson, he moved with his family to Melbourne, Canada East in 1857. In 1864, his family moved to Montreal, Canada East. They later lived in the area…

  • Inspiration: “Portrait of the Artist’s Son,” by Eero Järnefelt

    Inspiration: “Portrait of the Artist’s Son,” by Eero Järnefelt

    He was the son of General Alexander Järnefelt and Baroness Elisabeth Järnefelt (née Clodt von Jürgensburg). Several of his eight siblings also became well-known: Kasper  (a literary critic), Arvid (a judge and writer), Armas (a composer and conductor) and Aino (wife of Jean Sibelius). After graduating from…

  • Biography: Urs Graf

    Biography: Urs Graf

    Urs Graf (c. 1485–1529) was a Swiss Renaissance artist and one of the most notable engravers of his time. Born in Solothurn, Switzerland, Graf gained recognition for his skillful and detailed woodcuts…

  • Love Story: Henri Matisse and Amélie Noellie Parayre

    Love Story: Henri Matisse and Amélie Noellie Parayre

    Henri Matisse and Amélie Noellie Parayre shared a remarkable relationship that lasted over 40 years. Their marriage greatly influenced Matisse’s life and work, while Amélie’s unwavering support played a crucial role in…

  • Love Story: Raphael and Margherita Luti

    Love Story: Raphael and Margherita Luti

    Raphael, one of the greatest artists of the Italian Renaissance, left an indelible mark on the art world. His full name was Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino. Born in 1483, he became known…