Inspiration: “Rosa Siega,” by Luke Fildes
At the age of 17, Fildes became a student at the Warrington School of Art. Fildes moved to the South Kensington Art School where he met Hubert von Herkomer and Frank Holl.…
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Inspiration: “The Picture Book,” by William Brymner
THE PICTURE BOOKWilliam Brymner1898CanadianWatercolor, oil and resin on linenNational Gallery of Canada *** 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…
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Inspiration: “After The Misdeed,” by Jean Béraud
AFTER THE MISDEEDJean Béraud (1849-1935)Between 1885 and 1890FrenchOil on canvasHeight: 38.1 cm (15 ″); Width: 46 cm (18.1 ″) National Gallery Jean Béraud was born in Saint Petersburg. His father (also called…
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Biography: Jean Béraud
Jean Béraud (1849-1935) was a French painter known for his depictions of life in Paris during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was associated with the French academic and realist…
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Inspiration: “Boat Builder,” by John George Brown
John George Brown was born in Durham, England on November 11, 1831. His parents apprenticed him to the career of glass worker at the age of fourteen in an attempt to dissuade…
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Inspiration: “Old Woman” by George Clausen
An expert hand meets an old lady
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Biography: Helen McNicoll
Helen Galloway McNicoll (1879-1915) was a Canadian Impressionist painter known for her contributions to the art world during the early 20th century. She is particularly recognized for her depictions of landscapes, portraits,…
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Inspiration: “Autoportrait Avec Récipient Noir,” by Egon Schiele
“Autoportrait Avec Récipient Noir” is a captivating artwork by the Austrian painter Egon Schiele, renowned for his distinct style that often pushed the boundaries of traditional portraiture. This particular self-portrait, created in…
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Biography: John Singer Sargent
John Singer Sargent was a prolific American artist who made a name for himself in the late 19th century. Born in Florence, Italy in 1856, Sargent was the son of wealthy American…
