THE ART BOG

  • Irving Ramsey Wiles was an accomplished American painter who was born on March 8th, 1861 in Utica, New York. His father, Lemuel Maynard Wiles, was also an artist and had a significant…

  • Nestled on the Saqqara plateau, an ancient burial ground that echoes with the whispers of millennia, the Step Pyramid of Djoser stands as a testament to the ingenuity and vision of the…

  • Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is observed by Muslims around the world as a time of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. While the core principles and practices of…

  • Louis Ritman (1889–1963) was a distinguished American artist known for his contributions to the world of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painting during the early to mid-20th century. Born on August 25, 1889, in…

  • Willard Leroy Metcalf (1858–1925) was an American Impressionist painter known for his landscapes, particularly scenes of rural life and the New England countryside. He was born on July 1, 1858, in Lowell,…

  • Wilfrid Gabriel de Glehn (1870–1951) was a prominent British portrait and landscape artist, renowned for his exquisite use of color and brushwork. Born on January 8, 1870, in Sydenham, London, de Glehn’s…

  • Frederic Leighton, 1st Baron Leighton (1830–1896), was a towering figure in the Victorian art world, celebrated for his contributions as a painter, sculptor, and influential leader in the arts. Born on December…

  • Solomon Joseph Solomon (1860–1927), a prominent British painter, sculptor, and teacher, was born on September 16, 1860, in London. His life unfolded against the backdrop of the Victorian and Edwardian eras, witnessing…

  • Christian Skredsvig (1854–1924), a Norwegian painter, is celebrated for his significant contributions to the Norwegian naturalist movement and his unique interpretation of rural life. Born on March 15, 1854, in Modum, Norway,…

  • Janis Rozentāls, a seminal figure in Latvian art, was born on March 18, 1866, in the picturesque town of Saldus, which was then part of the Russian Empire. Growing up in a…

  • 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…

  • Henri Lebasque (1865–1937) was a French post-impressionist painter known for his vibrant use of color and his intimate, peaceful portrayals of family life, landscapes, and interiors. Born in Champigné, France, Lebasque’s artistic…