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…

Emile-Auguste Carolus-Duran, a name synonymous with elegance and mastery in 19th-century portraiture, transcended his time as both an artist and a…

The history of the Paris Salon is one of power, ambition, rebellion, and artistic transformation. For nearly two centuries, a single…

Antti Favén, a Finnish painter renowned for his portraits and landscapes, was born on November 6, 1882, in the city of…

Marie François Firmin-Girard (1838-1921) was a distinguished French painter known for his vivid and detailed depictions of everyday life in Paris…

Amélie Lundahl (1850-1914) was a prominent Finnish artist known for her delicate and emotive paintings, particularly her portraits and genre scenes.…

John White Alexander (1856-1915) was an American painter and illustrator known for his captivating portraits, elegant figures, and fluid handling of…

Edelfelt was one of the first Finnish artists to achieve international fame. He enjoyed considerable success in Paris, including a gold medal…

When one speaks of 19th-century Spanish painting, the name Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta often comes up as a beacon of…

Bastien-Lepage was born in the village of Damvillers, Meuse, and spent his childhood there. Bastien’s father grew grapes in a vineyard…

Henri Fantin-Latour, a French painter and lithographer celebrated for his still lifes and portraits, was born on January 14, 1836, in…

Marià Fortuny, a Spanish painter and etcher, was born on June 11, 1838, in Reus, Catalonia. Renowned for his exceptional technical…