• Biography: Jessie Willcox Smith

    Biography: Jessie Willcox Smith

    Jessie Willcox Smith (1863–1935), an American illustrator and painter, holds a revered place in the annals of American art, particularly for her significant contributions to the Golden Age of American illustration. Born…

  • The Renaissance: Not As Golden As We Think?

    The Renaissance: Not As Golden As We Think?

    Art lovers and historians alike often view the Renaissance as a shining era of cultural rebirth, marked by unparalleled advancements in art, science, and human thought. This period, which spanned roughly from…

  • Biography: Jean-François Raffaëlli

    Biography: Jean-François Raffaëlli

    Jean-François Raffaëlli (1850–1924), a French painter, printmaker, and sculptor, played a pivotal role in the late 19th-century French art scene, contributing to the evolving artistic movements of the time. Born on April…

  • Love Story: Norman Rockwell and Mary Barstow

    Love Story: Norman Rockwell and Mary Barstow

    When you think of Norman Rockwell, vivid images of Americana likely spring to mind: the small-town charm, the everyday heroes, the quintessential moments of mid-20th century American life. Yet, behind these iconic…

  • 18th Century Women Artists: the Forgotten Geniuses

    18th Century Women Artists: the Forgotten Geniuses

    The history of art has long been painted with a male-dominated brush. For centuries, many believed that the 18th century, in particular, was a time when women were sidelined, their talents hidden…

  • Biography: Käthe Kollwitz

    Biography: Käthe Kollwitz

    Käthe Kollwitz (1867–1945), a German artist, printmaker, and sculptor, stands as one of the most powerful and compassionate voices in the history of modern art. Born on July 8, 1867, in Königsberg,…

  • Biography: Henry Fuseli

    Biography: Henry Fuseli

    Henry Fuseli, born Johann Heinrich Füssli on February 7, 1741, in Zürich, Switzerland, was a Swiss painter, draughtsman, and writer best known for his works that bridge the realms of Neoclassicism and…

  • Inspiration: “On The Way to School,” by Emile Claus

    Inspiration: “On The Way to School,” by Emile Claus

    From 1869 to 1874, Claus trained at the Antwerp Academy of Fine Arts with, amongst others, the landscape painter Jacob Jacobs. During his training, Claus attracted the attention of and found favour with the local…

  • Biography: Thomas Eakins

    Biography: Thomas Eakins

    Thomas Eakins (1844–1916), an American realist painter, sculptor, photographer, and teacher, stands as a central figure in the development of American art in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born on…