Street art is often praised as a bold form of self-expression, but in reality, it is contributing to the slow destruction of our cities. What once existed in hidden alleyways or abandoned buildings has now spread to every street corner, overtaking public spaces without regard for property rights or community standards. The colorful murals and…
THE LITTLE PEASANTAmadeo Modigliani (1884–1920)1918ItalianOriginal Title: “Le Petit Paysan”Oil paint on canvasDimensions: Support: 1000 x 645 mm, frame: 1155 x 810 x 65 mmTate This is one of a small group of paintings of…
Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun, one of the most renowned portrait painters of the 18th century, was born on April 16, 1755, in Paris, France. Raised in an artistic family, her father,…
Olga Boznańska (1865–1940) was a Polish painter known for her portraits and genre scenes. She was born on April 15, 1865, in Kraków, Poland, which was then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.…
Les Nabis was an influential group of Post-Impressionist artists in France during the late 19th century. The movement, active between 1888 and 1900, sought to bridge the gap between Impressionism and modernism.…
Henri Fantin-Latour, a French painter and lithographer celebrated for his still lifes and portraits, was born on January 14, 1836, in Grenoble, France. The son of a portraitist, Fantin-Latour’s early exposure to…
George Cruikshank (1792–1878) was a British caricaturist and illustrator known for his significant contributions to the world of satirical and humorous art during the 19th century. He was born on September 27,…
Marià Fortuny, a Spanish painter and etcher, was born on June 11, 1838, in Reus, Catalonia. Renowned for his exceptional technical skill and versatility, Fortuny played a pivotal role in the art…
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…
Jan Toorop (1858–1928) was a Dutch-Indonesian painter and graphic artist associated with the Symbolist and Art Nouveau movements. He was born on December 20, 1858, in Poerworedjo, Java, which was then part…
Friant was born in the commune of Dieuze in 1863. His father was a locksmith and mother a dressmaker. The wife of a chemist, Madame Parisot would hire the wife of Émile Friant’s father to design custom clothing. The Parisots took…
