Producing Neoclassical paintings at a time when Modern Art was taking over is one thing. Having a family who doesn’t agree with your career choice is quite something else. These were the two harsh realities of English artist John William Godward (1861-1922), a man who could have become the greatest Neoclassical artist of his time …
Neoclassical Artists
One of the greatest Neoclassical painters of the 19th century lived long enough to see the transition to modern art, and he probably didn’t like it. William-Adolphe Bouguereau (1825-1905) was a French painter who was keen on upkeeping the traditional artistic values in France. He received many honors for his work in the process. He …
The life story of one of the most famous Neoclassical artists in history is extremely interesting. Maria Anna Angelika Kauffmann (1741-1807) traveled extensively and was successful wherever she went. Her immense artistic talent and polyglot abilities certainly helped, although it’s clear that she possessed a natural charm as well. Let’s take a closer look at …
As the end of the Ancien Régime in France, the political and social system in the country for multiple centuries was approaching in the late 18th century, it marked a shift in the world of art as well. One person embodied the transition from the exuberant and frivolous art of the Rococo artists to the …
One of the most fascinating sculptures in the oeuvre of Antonio Canova depicts the sister of one of the most famous people in French history, Napoleon Bonaparte. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at some of the most interesting facts about Venus Victrix, a remarkable work of art created by one of the …
This Italian Neoclassical artist can easily be described as one of the most renowned sculptors of this art movement. By the end of the 18th century, he was the most sought-after artist in Europe and he created sculptures for some of the most famous people in history. His sculptures have been described as being void …
If there was ever a person in history who embodied the transition between two art movements, then this influential Italian Neoclassical artist was exactly that. In this post, you’ll be able to discover the ultimate list of interesting facts about Antonio Canova, one of the most famous sculptors in history who created an abundance of …