If we have to pick one painting that defines the Romantic art movement, then this Romantic painting would be it. Romantic artists in the first decade of the 19th century put a high emphasis on individuality and conveying personal emotion. This painting by one of the most famous German artists in history embodies this perfectly. …
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A fascinating painting in the oeuvre of a man who is considered to be one of the leading Neoclassical artists of his time combines several artistic styles. This made it a controversial work of art in the early 19th century. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at some of the most interesting facts …
Paul Cézanne (1839-1906) left his hometown of Aix-En-Provence for Paris in 1861. He did so to pursue an artistic career, something he had dreamed of despite the wishes of his father who was a successful banker. He met Camille Pissarro and other emerging Impressionist artists and gradually developed his style of painting. He turned the …
“A landscape is nothing more than an impression of a moment.” These words were spoken by Claude Monet (1840-1926) and were the foundation of one of the most influential art movements of the 19th century. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most interesting facts about Impression, Sunrise, the most important work of …
Easter Island is one of the most peculiar and mysterious islands in the world. Why? Mainly because of the existence of nearly 1,000 statues of large heads, monuments referred to by the native people of Easter Island as “Moai.” The island is located in the southeastern Pacific Ocean, and in fact at the southeasternmost point …
The Romantic era emerged in the late 18th century and early 19th century. This was a period of turmoil in which emotional feelings and individualism became increasingly important for Romantic artists. The movement expanded from music and literature into the visual arts and had a profound impact on life in the 19th century. Romanticism had …
One of the greatest Rococo artists of the 18th century not only produced paintings for the French king as the court painter of Louis XV but also accepted commissions from people who admired his work. One of the men who admired the life of flamboyance and exuberance in this period of history in the highest …
The French artist who is credited with inventing one of the most fascinating art movements of the 19th century produced an incredible number of paintings. Claude Monet (1840-1926) is credited with painting 2,500 artworks during his nearly 7-decade long career and stuck to the ideals of the Impressionist art movement this entire time. He put …
One of the greatest Flemish artists in history was knighted by the man he portrayed frequently, King Charles I of England (1600-1649). One of the most remarkable portraits depicts the king rather casually, something that elevates this Baroque painting to a completely different level. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most interesting …
Very few German artists were so popular during the Renaissance period than Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528), a man who was in contact with some of the leading artists of the High Renaissance. He learned a lot from Renaissance masters such as Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) and Raphael (1483-1519) and developed a distinctive style of painting that …