French
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Biography: Henri Lebasque
Henri Lebasque (1865–1937) was a French post-impressionist painter known for his vibrant use of color and his intimate, peaceful portrayals of…
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Biography: Émile Friant
Émile Friant (1863–1932) was a French artist renowned for his keen observation of social realities and the human condition, which he…
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Inspiration: “No Walk Today,” by Sophie Gengembre Anderson
In 1854 the Andersons moved to London, where Sophie exhibited a still life of fruit, vegetables, game, and fish entitled An American Market…
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Biography: Jean-Louis Forain
Jean-Louis Forain, born on October 23, 1852, in Reims, France, emerged as a versatile and perceptive artist whose work spanned the…
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Biography: Marie François Firmin-Girard
Marie François Firmin-Girard (1838-1921) was a distinguished French painter known for his vivid and detailed depictions of everyday life in Paris…
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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: Kees Van Dongen
Kees van Dongen, born Cornelis Theodorus Maria van Dongen, was a Dutch-French painter known for his significant contributions to the Fauvist…
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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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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…
