1895: The Year in Art
The Paris of 1895 was no longer the city of confident spectacle and triumphant modernity that had dazzled the world at the 1889 Exposition Universelle. Something had shifted in the air. Beneath…
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What Made the Light of Skagen So Special?
The light of Skagen, a remote town located at the northern tip of Denmark, has long captivated the hearts and imaginations of artists, photographers, and visitors alike. Renowned for its rare, luminous…
Biography: Abbott Handerson Thayer
Abbott Handerson Thayer, born on August 12, 1849, in Boston, Massachusetts, was an American artist who left an indelible mark on the worlds of painting and natural history. Thayer’s work, characterized by…
Walking along the Raritan River Greenway
The longest completed section of the Raritan River Greenway is three miles (5 km) long and runs from a hill near Red Oak Way in Bridgewater to Nevius Street in Raritan. The…
Love Story: Peter Paul Rubens and Isabella Brant
Peter Paul Rubens is celebrated not only as one of the greatest artists of the Baroque period but also as a man whose personal life intertwined deeply with his work. Among the…
Love Story: Auguste Rodin and Camille Claudel
It was 1882 in Paris, a city bursting with artistic energy. In a bustling studio, Auguste Rodin, a sculptor on the brink of fame, meticulously molded clay into lifelike forms. His work…
the Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts in Brussels: Tradition & Talent
The story of the Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts in Brussels begins in 1711 with the founding of the “Académie de Peinture, Sculpture et Architecture de Bruxelles.” Established under the auspices of the…
Biography: Dante Gabriel Rossetti
Dante Gabriel Rossetti, born on May 12, 1828, in London, England, was a pivotal figure in the 19th-century art world, renowned for his contributions to the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and for his profound…
Académie de la Grande Chaumière: Paris’s Free-Spirited Art Sanctuary
In the heart of Montparnasse, far from the ivory towers of the École des Beaux-Arts, a radical new vision for art education took root in 1904. This vision became the Académie de…
The Macabre World of Victorian Hair Art: A Fascinating Look at Memento Mori
The Victorian era was rife with unique and often unsettling artistic expressions, with hair art standing out as one of the most intimate and macabre forms. Hair art, which involved creating intricate…
Biography: Peder Mønsted
Peder Mønsted (1859-1941) was a Danish painter known for his beautifully rendered landscapes, particularly those depicting the Danish countryside and its natural beauty. He was a prominent figure in Danish art during…
Biography: Eastman Johnson
Eastman Johnson (1824-1906) was an American painter known for his contributions to 19th-century American art, particularly in the realm of genre painting and portraiture. He was born in Lovell, Maine, and displayed…
