France
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Biography: Jean-Léon Gérome
Jean-Léon Gérôme (1824-1904) was a French painter, sculptor, and academic artist who was a prominent figure in the 19th-century art world.…
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Biography: Édouard Léon Cortès
Édouard Léon Cortès (1882-1969) was a French post-impressionist artist, celebrated for his vibrant and evocative depictions of Parisian street scenes. Born…
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Biography: Louis Welden Hawkins
Louis Welden Hawkins (1849-1910) was a British-born painter who spent the majority of his career in France, becoming a notable figure…
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Gabrielle Renard: The Woman Behind Renoir’s Masterpieces
Pierre-Auguste Renoir, a name synonymous with Impressionism, is known for his vibrant, joyful paintings. But behind many of his masterpieces was…
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Biography: Raymond Loewy
Raymond Loewy, born on November 5, 1893, in Paris, France, was a prolific industrial designer who left an indelible mark on…
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Inspiration: “Femmes au Puits,” by Paul Signac
Signac experimented with various media. As well as oil paintings and watercolors he made etchings, lithographs, and many pen-and-ink sketches composed…
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Inspiration: “Her Favorite Pets,” by Sophie Gengembre Anderson
Sophie was born in Paris, the daughter of Charles Antoine Colomb Gengembre, a French architect and artist, and his English wife,…
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Biography: Elisabeth Sonrel
Elisabeth Sonrel (1874-1953) was a French painter and illustrator, notable for her contributions to the Symbolist and Art Nouveau movements. Her…
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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…
