Inspiration: “Fru Lisen Samson Arranging Flowers,” by Anders Zorn
Anders Zorn’s art made him wealthy and he was thus able to build up a considerable collection of art. The objects were not only bought in his native country but also during…
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Biography: Leon Wyczólkowski
Leon Wyczółkowski was a prominent Polish painter and a key figure in the late 19th and early 20th-century art scene in Poland. He was born on April 11, 1852, in Huta Miastowska,…
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Inspiration: “Echo,” by Kenyon Cox
Cox’s art was very different from the cubist, neo-impressionist, fauvist, expressionist and modernist styles that emerged during his lifetime. He advocated careful drawing and modulated color, and he frequently used allegory and…
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Biography: David Carson
David Carson, a revolutionary graphic designer known for breaking the traditional mold of design, emerged from the vibrant counterculture of the late 20th century. Born on September 8, 1954, in Corpus Christi,…
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Biography: Jean-Honoré Fragonard
Jean-Honoré Fragonard (1732-1806) was a French painter known for his Rococo style, which was characterized by its lightness, elegance, and ornate decorative elements. Fragonard’s works are celebrated for their sensual and playful…
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Biography: Paul Caponigro
Paul Caponigro, a revered American photographer, embarked on a lifelong journey of visual exploration that would leave an indelible mark on the world of fine art photography. Born on December 7, 1932,…
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Inspiration: “Hummingbird Perched on an Orchid Plant,” by Martin Johnson Heade
Martin Johnson Heade was born (in 1819) and raised in Lumberville, Pennsylvania, a small hamlet along the Delaware River in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Until the mid-1850s, his family ran what is now called the Lumberville Store…
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Inspiration: “The Apprentice Boy with Apple,” by William Merritt Chase
William Merritt Chase was born on November 1, 1849, in Williamsburg (now Nineveh), Indiana, to the family of Sarah Swain and David H. Chase, a local businessman. Chase’s father moved the family to Indianapolis in…
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Biography: Brassai
Gyula Halász, known by his pseudonym Brassai, emerged as a luminary in the world of photography, capturing the soul of Paris during the 20th century. Born on September 9, 1899, in Brassó,…
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Biography: Firmin Baes
Firmin Baes, born on June 27, 1874, in Saint-Gilles, Belgium, emerged as a distinguished Belgian painter known for his mastery in capturing the nuances of everyday life. His journey unfolded against the…
