Biography: Franz Von Stuck
Franz von Stuck was a prominent German painter, sculptor, and designer who lived from February 23, 1863, to August 30, 1928. He is known for his contributions to the Symbolist and Art…
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The Stereotype of the ‘Starving Artist’
The image of the ‘starving artist’ is almost as old as art itself. We’ve all heard tales of the penniless painter, living in a drafty garret, creating masterpieces on an empty stomach.…
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The Art Bog’s Hall of Fame: Class of 2013
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…
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Inspiration: “Farmer’s Girl,” by Walter Withers
FARMER’S GIRLWalter Withers (22 October 1854 — 13 October 1914)Australian/English1892Oil on canvas Withers was born at Handsworth, Staffordshire, the son of Edwin Withers. He showed an early desire to paint, but objection was made…
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Biography: Myron G. Barlow
Myron G. Barlow (1873-1937) was an American artist who carved a distinctive path in the realm of fine arts, particularly known for his evocative genre scenes, portraits, and landscapes. Born in Ionia,…
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Inspiration: “Reclining Nude,” by Luis Ricardo Falero
Falero was born in Granada and originally pursued a career in the Spanish Navy, but gave it up to his parents’ disappointment. He walked all the way to Paris, where he studied…
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Inspiration: “Cleopatra,” by John William Waterhouse
Cleopatra VII Philopator was the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, nominally survived as pharaoh by her son Caesarion. As a member of the Ptolemaic dynasty, she was a descendant of its founder Ptolemy I Soter, a Macedonian Greek general and companion of Alexander the Great. …
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Inspiration: “Jollen” by Anders Zorn
Zorn’s art made him wealthy and he was thus able to build up a considerable collection of art. The objects were not only bought in his native country but also during the…
