French

Biography: Hector Guimard

Hector Guimard, born on March 10, 1867, in Lyon, France, was an architect and designer who became one of the most…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…