Biography: Hugues Merle
Hugues Merle, a French Academic painter of the 19th century, was born on June 28, 1823, in Saint Martin, near Cherbourg. Little is known about his early life and education, but his…
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Art and the Corporate World: A Troubled Marriage?
Is there an inherent tension between the creative spirit of art and the profit-driven motives of the corporate world? The relationship between art and business has always been complex, often resembling a…
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The Dark Side of Art Competitions
Art competitions have long been a staple in the art world, offering artists a chance to showcase their work, gain recognition, and potentially secure career-changing opportunities. However, beneath the glittering surface of…
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Biography: Raimundo Madrazo
When one speaks of 19th-century Spanish painting, the name Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta often comes up as a beacon of elegance and refined artistry. Born on July 24, 1841, in Rome,…
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Inspiration: “Les Amoureux,” by Émile Friant
The Lovers, Idyll on a Bridge or Autumn Evening is an 1888 oil on canvas painting by Émile Friant (1863–1932). It is now in the musée des beaux-arts de Nancy. Friant was born in the commune of Dieuze in 1863. His father was a locksmith and…
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Biography: Louis Icart
Louis Icart, a master of Art Deco and a prominent figure in the world of 20th-century French art, emerged from humble beginnings to become one of the most celebrated and sought-after artists…
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Inspiration: “Haymaking,” by Jules Bastien Lepage
Haymaking (French – Les foins) or Resting in the Fields is an 1877 painting by Jules Bastien-Lepage. First exhibited at the 1878 Paris Salon, it was acquired by the Musée du Luxembourg…
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The Art Bog’s Hall of Fame: Class of 2011
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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Biography: Harvey Dunn
Harvey Thomas Dunn, a renowned American painter and illustrator, emerged from the vast prairies of South Dakota to become a prominent figure in the art world of the early 20th century. Born…
