Impressionism
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Biography: Claude Monet
Claude Monet (1840–1926) was a French painter and a leading figure in the Impressionist movement, known for his innovative approach to…
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Biography: Guillaume Vogels
Guillaume Vogels, born on October 4, 1836, in Brussels, Belgium, emerged as a trailblazer in the realm of Belgian Impressionism. His…
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Biography: Mary Cassatt
Mary Stevenson Cassatt, born on May 22, 1844, in Allegheny City (now part of Pittsburgh), Pennsylvania, was a pioneering American Impressionist…
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Biography: William Merritt Chase
William Merritt Chase (November 1, 1849 – October 25, 1916) was an influential American painter known for his contributions to Impressionism…
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The Surprising Truth Behind Limited Artist Colors Before the 19th Century
Artists have long relied on color to convey emotion, meaning, and beauty in their work. Yet, the vibrant array of hues…
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Biography: Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841–1919) was a French artist and one of the leading figures of the Impressionist movement. Known for his vibrant…
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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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Inspiration: “Apple Blossom,” by George Clausen
George Clausen was born in London on 18 April 1852, the son of a decorative artist of Danish descent. From 1867…
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Biography: Arthur Streeton
Arthur Streeton (1867–1943) was an Australian landscape painter and a key figure in the Heidelberg School, an Australian art movement associated…