England
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Biography: Beatrix Potter
Beatrix Potter (1866–1943) was an English author, illustrator, and naturalist best known for her beloved children’s books, particularly those featuring anthropomorphic…
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Biography: Cecil Beaton
Cecil Beaton (1904–1980) was a highly versatile and influential English photographer, designer, and writer. He was known for his extensive work…
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Biography: Alfred Sisley
Alfred Sisley (1839–1899) was an English-born Impressionist painter who spent much of his life in France, where he became closely associated…
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Biography: Philip Wilson Steer
Philip Wilson Steer (1860–1942) was a prominent English artist, celebrated for his contributions to the Impressionist movement and his influential role…
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Biography: John Everett Millais
Sir John Everett Millais (1829-1896) was a prominent English painter and one of the founding members of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, an…
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Biography: William Blake
William Blake (1757–1827) was an English poet, painter, and printmaker who is now considered one of the most significant figures in…
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Biography: Annie Louisa Swynnerton
Annie Louisa Swynnerton (1844–1933) was a British painter who played a significant role in the late 19th and early 20th-century art…
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Inspiration: “Mary Venetia James,” by Luke Fildes
At the age of 17, Fildes became a student at the Warrington School of Art. Fildes moved to the South Kensington Art…
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Inspiration: “Rosa Siega,” by Luke Fildes
At the age of 17, Fildes became a student at the Warrington School of Art. Fildes moved to the South Kensington…
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Inspiration: “Boat Builder,” by John George Brown
John George Brown was born in Durham, England on November 11, 1831. His parents apprenticed him to the career of glass…
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Inspiration: “Woman Reading,” by Luke Fildes
WOMAN READINGLuke Fildes (1844-1927)c. 1900English At the age of 17, Fildes became a student at the Warrington School of Art. Fildes…