Paris Salon
-
Biography: Gunnar Berndtson
Gunnar Fredrik Berndtson (1854–1895) was one of the most technically gifted painters to emerge from Finland in the 19th century, yet…
-
Biography: Emile-Auguste Carolus-Duran
Emile-Auguste Carolus-Duran, a name synonymous with elegance and mastery in 19th-century portraiture, transcended his time as both an artist and a…
-
Biography: Antti Favén
Antti Favén, a Finnish painter renowned for his portraits and landscapes, was born on November 6, 1882, in the city of…
-
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: Amélie Lundahl
Amélie Lundahl (1850-1914) was a prominent Finnish artist known for her delicate and emotive paintings, particularly her portraits and genre scenes.…
-
Biography: John White Alexander
John White Alexander (1856-1915) was an American painter and illustrator known for his captivating portraits, elegant figures, and fluid handling of…
-
Inspiration: “Young Woman with a Fan,” by Albert Edelfelt
Edelfelt was one of the first Finnish artists to achieve international fame. He enjoyed considerable success in Paris, including a gold medal…
-
Biography: Raimundo Madrazo
When one speaks of 19th-century Spanish painting, the name Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta often comes up as a beacon of…
-
Inspiration: “The Blind Beggar,” by Jules Bastien LePage
Bastien-Lepage was born in the village of Damvillers, Meuse, and spent his childhood there. Bastien’s father grew grapes in a vineyard…
-
Biography: Henri Fantin-Latour
Henri Fantin-Latour, a French painter and lithographer celebrated for his still lifes and portraits, was born on January 14, 1836, in…
-
Biography: Marià Fortuny
Marià Fortuny, a Spanish painter and etcher, was born on June 11, 1838, in Reus, Catalonia. Renowned for his exceptional technical…
-
Biography: Władysław Czachórski
Władysław Czachórski (1850-1911) was a Polish-born artist who gained recognition as a prominent figure in the academic art world during the…
