Italy
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Inspiration: “O Beijo,” by Eliseu Visconti
In 1884, Eliseu Visconti entered the Liceu de Artes e Ofícios do Rio de Janeiro, where studied under Victor Meireles. Parallel…
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Biography: Giovanni Boldini
Giovanni Boldini (1842–1931) was an Italian genre and portrait painter known for his stylish and elegant depictions of society figures during…
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Inspiration: “Alice,” by Amedeo Modigliani
Alice is a c.1918 oil on canvas painting by Amedeo Modigliani. It now hangs in the Danish National Gallery, to which it was donated…
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Biography: Gaetano Previati
Gaetano Previati (1852-1920) was an Italian painter associated with the Symbolist and Divisionist movements. He is known for his contributions to…
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Biography: Antonio Mancini
Antonio Mancini, born on November 14, 1852, in Rome, Italy, was a prominent Italian artist known for his exceptional contributions to…
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Biography: Eugen Von Blaas
Eugen von Blaas, also known as Eugenio Blaas or Eugenio de Blaas (1843–1931), was an Italian-Austrian painter known for his genre…
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Love Story: Henri Matisse and Amélie Noellie Parayre
Henri Matisse and Amélie Noellie Parayre shared a remarkable relationship that lasted over 40 years. Their marriage greatly influenced Matisse’s life…
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Love Story: Raphael and Margherita Luti
Raphael, one of the greatest artists of the Italian Renaissance, left an indelible mark on the art world. His full name…
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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…
