THE ART BOG

  • The Horla

    The Horla

    Happy Halloween! Here’s Guy de Maupassant’s “The Horla” to help you celebrate the right way.   May 8. What a lovely day! I have spent all the morning lying on the grass…

  • Biography: Albert Anker

    Biography: Albert Anker

    Albert Anker (1831–1910) was a Swiss painter and illustrator known for his detailed and emotive depictions of everyday life. He was born in Ins, a small town in the canton of Bern,…

  • Love Story: Gustav Klimt and Emilie Flöge

    Gustav Klimt, the renowned Austrian painter, captivated the art world with his vibrant and symbolic works. But behind the shimmering gold leaf and intricate patterns lay a fascinating personal life. At the…

  • Biography: William Blake

    Biography: William Blake

    William Blake (1757–1827) was an English poet, painter, and printmaker who is now considered one of the most significant figures in the history of both poetry and visual arts. He was born…

  • Biography: Władysław Czachórski

    Biography: Władysław Czachórski

    Władysław Czachórski (1850-1911) was a Polish-born artist who gained recognition as a prominent figure in the academic art world during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was known for his…

  • Biography: William-Adolphe Bouguereau

    Biography: William-Adolphe Bouguereau

    William-Adolphe Bouguereau (1825-1905) was a highly regarded French academic painter who achieved great success and acclaim during the 19th century. He is best known for his meticulously crafted, highly detailed, and emotionally…

  • Biography: Jules Bastien-Lepage

    Biography: Jules Bastien-Lepage

    Jules Bastien-Lepage (1848–1884) was a French painter known for his naturalistic and rural-themed works. He was born in Damvillers, a small village in northeastern France. Bastien-Lepage’s artistic talent was evident from a…