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Inspiration: “Girl With Cats,” by Franz Rumpler
Franz Rumpler (4 December 1848 in Tachov – 7 March 1922 in Klosterneuburg) was an Austriangenre painter and professor at the Viennese Academy of Fine Arts. Among his students were Kolo Moser, Franz Cižek, and Rudolf Jettmar. Source: Wikipedia.
Randall’s Island Native Plant Garden: Great Photographic Opportunities
Discovering Randall’s Island Native Plant Garden Randall’s Island is a great place to find New York City’s green spaces. It is famous for its sports fields and waterfront. Randall’s Island Park has…
Inspiration: “The Blind Girl,” by John Everett Millais
The Blind Girl (1856) is a painting by John Everett Millais which depicts two itinerant beggars, presumed to be sisters, one of whom is a blind musician, her concertina on her lap. They are resting by the roadside after a rainstorm, before travelling…
Biography: John La Farge
John La Farge (1835-1910) was an American artist and innovator, renowned for his contributions to the fields of stained glass design, painting, and writing. Born on March 31, 1835, in New York…
Love Story: Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Aline Charigot
Pierre-Auguste Renoir, one of the most celebrated painters of the Impressionist movement, had a life deeply intertwined with his art. Central to his journey was Aline Charigot, who became his wife and…
Artistic Depictions of War: Insightful or Insensitive?
Art has always been a mirror reflecting the complex reality of human experience. One of the most profound and contentious themes in art is war. Throughout history, artists have depicted battles, soldiers,…
Biography: Jozef Israëls
Jozef Israëls (1824-1911) was a Dutch painter known for his contributions to the Realist and Barbizon schools of art. He is considered one of the leading artists of the Hague School, a…
Biography: Frits Thaulow
Frits Thaulow (1847-1906) was a Norwegian painter, celebrated for his naturalistic and impressionistic landscapes that capture the essence and beauty of water. Born on October 20, 1847, in Christiania (now Oslo), Norway,…
Art Prizes: Encouragement or Exclusion?
Art prizes can catapult unknown artists into the limelight or deepen the divide between the elite and the emerging. Take the Turner Prize, for example, which has sparked both careers and controversies…
Inspiration: “Femme et Guitare,” by Felix Vallotton
Vallotton was born into a conservative middle-class family in Lausanne, the third of four children. His father owned a pharmacy, and later purchased a chocolate factory. His mother, Emma, was the daughter of…
Love Story: Paul Gauguin and Teha’amana
When one thinks of Paul Gauguin, images of vibrant Tahitian landscapes, rich with color and emotion, often come to mind. Among the many figures that populated these lush canvases, one stands out…
