Inspiration: “Sleigh Ride on a Sunny Winter Day,” by Peder Monsted
SLEIGH RIDE ON A SUNNY WINTER DAYPeder Mørk Mønsted 10 December 1859 – 20 June 1941Danish Peder Mørk Mønsted was born at Grenå, Denmark. He was the son of Otto Christian Mønsted and…
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100 Iconic Plants in Art: A Visual and Cultural Guide
Plants have long been a source of inspiration for artists, symbolizing everything from growth and renewal to beauty and resilience. Across centuries and cultures, painters, illustrators, and designers have drawn upon the natural world to infuse their works with life, meaning, and emotion. This hub explores 100 iconic plants that have captured the imagination of…
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Inspiration: “By Summer Seas,” by Herbert James Draper
Born in London, the son of a jeweller named Henry Draper and his wife Emma, Herbert James Draper was educated at Bruce Castle School in Tottenham and then went on to study…
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Biography: Beatrix Potter
Beatrix Potter (1866–1943) was an English author, illustrator, and naturalist best known for her beloved children’s books, particularly those featuring anthropomorphic animals. She was born on July 28, 1866, in London, England,…
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Inspiration: “Village Girl With Red Carnation,” by Adolfo Guiard
Adolfo Guiard’s “Village Girl with Red Carnation” is a remarkable piece of art that captures the essence of Basque culture and the beauty of its people through the lens of the late…
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Inspiration: “Maternité Devant La Mer,” by Maurice Denis
Maurice Denis was born 25 November 1870, in Granville, Manche, a coastal town in the Normandy region of France. His father was of modest peasant origins; after four years in the army, he went to…
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Top 10 Tips for Traveling Abroad
1. Make sure you have a signed, valid passport and visas, if required. Also, before you go, fill in the emergency information page of your passport. 2. Read the Public Announcements or…
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Inspiration: “The Penitent Magdalene,” by Georges de La Tour
Georges de La Tour was born in the town of Vic-sur-Seille in the Diocese of Metz, which was technically part of the Holy Roman Empire, but had been ruled by France since 1552. Baptism documentation revealed…
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Biography: Guillaume Seignac
Guillaume Seignac (1870–1924) was a French academic painter known for his idealized and meticulously executed depictions of classical and mythological themes. He was part of the academic tradition and followed in the…
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Inspiration: “White Brazilian Orchid,” by Martin Johnson Heade
Martin Johnson Heade (August 11, 1819 – September 4, 1904) was an American painter known for his salt marsh landscapes, seascapes, and depictions of tropical birds (such as hummingbirds), as well as…
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Inspiration: “Windmill Near River,” by Maurice Cullen
Cullen was born on June 6, 1866, in St. John’s, Newfoundland. In 1870 his family moved to Montreal, Quebec. He traveled to Paris at the age of 22 to study painting at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts and…
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Biography: Rolf Armstrong
Rolf Armstrong (1889–1960) was an American pin-up artist and commercial illustrator known for his glamorous and iconic images of women. He gained fame for his work during the first half of the…
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Inspiration: “Tricoteuse,” by William Adolphe Bouguereau
In 1856, William began living with one of his models, Nelly Monchablon, a 19-year-old from Lisle-en-Rigault. Living together out of wedlock, the pair kept their liaison a secret. Their first child, Henriette,…
