• Inspiration: “The Picture Book,” by William Brymner

    Inspiration: “The Picture Book,” by William Brymner

    THE PICTURE BOOKWilliam Brymner1898CanadianWatercolor, oil and resin on linenNational Gallery of Canada *** Born in Greenock, Scotland, the son of Douglas Brymner the first Dominion Archivist and Jean Thomson, he moved with his family to Melbourne, Canada East in 1857. In…

  • Inspiration: “After The Misdeed,” by Jean Béraud

    Inspiration: “After The Misdeed,” by Jean Béraud

    Jean Béraud’s After the Misdeed is a powerful exploration of human emotion, morality, and the societal expectations of its time. Renowned for his detailed depictions of Parisian life during the Belle Époque,…

  • Biography: Jean Béraud

    Biography: Jean Béraud

    Jean Béraud (1849-1935) was a French painter known for his depictions of life in Paris during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was associated with the French academic and realist…

  • Biography: Helen McNicoll

    Biography: Helen McNicoll

    Helen Galloway McNicoll (1879-1915) was a Canadian Impressionist painter known for her contributions to the art world during the early 20th century. She is particularly recognized for her depictions of landscapes, portraits,…