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…
Inspiration: “After The Misdeed,” by Jean Béraud
Jean Béraud’s After the Misdeed is a powerful exploration of human emotion, morality, and the societal expectations of its time. Renowned for his detailed depictions of Parisian life during the Belle Époque,…
How to Teach Cartooning and Comic Art to Kids
The art of cartooning has deep historical roots, stretching far beyond the 20th century. Political caricatures date back to at least the 1700s, with English artists like James Gillray and George Cruikshank…
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…
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…
Slade School of Fine Art: A Legacy of British Artistic Excellence
The Slade School of Fine Art was founded in 1871, a period rich with cultural transformation and the expansion of serious art education in Britain. This ambitious venture was made possible through…
Inspiration: “Old Woman” by George Clausen
An expert hand meets an old lady
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,…
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…
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…
Lisbon’s Iconic Belém Tower
Belém Tower, or Torre de Belém, was commissioned in 1514 by King Manuel I of Portugal and completed around 1520. It was constructed as a military fortification to defend the entrance to…
