• Biography: Michael Ancher

    Biography: Michael Ancher

    Michael Ancher, born on June 9, 1849, in Rutsker, Denmark, and passing away on September 19, 1927, in Skagen, Denmark, was a pivotal figure in Danish painting, renowned for his pivotal role…

  • Selling Out: Artists Working with Big Brands

    Selling Out: Artists Working with Big Brands

    The term “selling out” has long been a contentious issue within the art world. It conjures images of artists betraying their creative integrity for financial gain, raising questions about the true value…

  • Biography: Elizabeth Adela Forbes

    Biography: Elizabeth Adela Forbes

    Elizabeth Adela Forbes (née Armstrong) (December 29, 1859 – March 16, 1912) was a British artist known for her contributions to the Newlyn School of painters and her depictions of rural life…

  • List of Portuguese Artists

    Here is The Art Bog’s list of Portuguese Artists. Lino António (1898–1974), painter. Armando de Basto (1889–1923), painter. Amadeo de Souza Cardoso (1887–1918), painter. António Carneiro (1872–1930), painter. José da Cunha Taborda…

  • Biography: Erik Werenskiold

    Biography: Erik Werenskiold

    Erik Werenskiold (1855–1938), a Norwegian painter and illustrator, emerged as a prominent figure in the cultural landscape of Norway during a period of significant societal transformation. Born on February 11, 1855, in…

  • Biography: Franz Von Stuck

    Biography: Franz Von Stuck

    Franz von Stuck was a prominent German painter, sculptor, and designer who lived from February 23, 1863, to August 30, 1928. He is known for his contributions to the Symbolist and Art…

  • Artists’ Rights: Who Owns a Piece of Art?

    Art is a powerful expression of creativity, but who actually owns a piece of art once it is created? This question has sparked many debates and legal battles over the years. From…

  • The Stereotype of the ‘Starving Artist’

    The Stereotype of the ‘Starving Artist’

    The image of the ‘starving artist’ is almost as old as art itself. We’ve all heard tales of the penniless painter, living in a drafty garret, creating masterpieces on an empty stomach.…

  • Love Story: Camille Pissarro and Julie Vellay

    Camille Pissarro, one of the most influential figures in Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art, shared his life with Julie Vellay, a woman whose dedication helped shape his legacy. Their bond was a blend…

  • The Art Bog’s Hall of Fame: Class of 2013

    The Art Bog’s Hall of Fame: Class of 2013

    Welcome back to the most anticipated event in our calendar, the grand unveiling of this year’s entrants into The Art Bog Hall of Fame! Every year since 2003, we’ve embarked on the…

  • Inspiration: “Farmer’s Girl,” by Walter Withers

    Inspiration: “Farmer’s Girl,” by Walter Withers

    FARMER’S GIRLWalter Withers (22 October 1854 — 13 October 1914)Australian/English1892Oil on canvas Withers was born at Handsworth, Staffordshire, the son of Edwin Withers. He showed an early desire to paint, but objection was made…