Impressionism

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…
Biography: Robert William Vonnoh
Robert William Vonnoh (1858–1933) was an American Impressionist painter known for his captivating landscapes and portraits that captured the essence of…
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…
Biography: Telemaco Signorini
Telemaco Signorini (1835–1901) was an Italian painter and prominent figure in the artistic movement known as the Macchiaioli. Born on August…
Inspiration: “Going Home,” by Tom Roberts
Tom Roberts, a pivotal figure in Australian art history, created an extensive body of work that has resonated with art lovers…
10 Remarkable Asian Impressionist Painters
When people think of Impressionism, names like Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Edgar Degas come to mind. However, while the movement…
How Artists Developed Color Theory Through History
Art before the Renaissance was often symbolic with color used in stylized ways, but it was during the Renaissance that artists…
Biography: Edgar Degas
Edgar Degas (1834–1917) was a French artist renowned for his contributions to the Impressionist movement, particularly his depictions of ballet dancers,…
Biography: Walter Osborne
Walter Osborne, a distinguished Irish artist of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, stands as a master of Irish Impressionism,…
Biography: Gustave Caillebotte
Gustave Caillebotte (19 August 1848 – 21 February 1894) was a French painter, art collector, and a significant figure in the…
Biography: Anders Zorn
Anders Zorn was born on February 18, 1860, in the village of Mora, Dalarna County, Sweden. He was the illegitimate son…
Biography: Eliseu Visconti
Eliseu Visconti (1866-1944) was a Brazilian painter, considered one of the most significant figures in Brazilian art history. He is known…