Childe Hassam (1859–1935) can easily be described as one of the most notable Impressionist painters the United States has ever produced. Although he was trained as an illustrator initially, which explains his fine craftsmanship, he studied in Paris at a time when the Impressionists were already at the height of their abilities. Loose brushstrokes and …
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Germany is blessed with a large number of fascinating art collections. One of the best lesser-known art museums can be found in Essen in the Western part of the country. Museum Folkwang houses an extensive collection of 19th and 20th-century art. It opened its doors in 1922 after a merger of the Essener Kunstmuseum and …
When it comes to art museums in Spain, nothing beats the collection of the Prado Museum in Madrid. Perhaps a lesser-known museum is the “Museu de Belles Arts de València” or “Museum Of Fine Arts Of Valencia,” the most important museum in Spain’s third-largest city. Founded in 1913, its collection comprises over 2,000 artworks, most …
Very few painters in history have captured the essence of the mighty ocean’s force like Winslow Homer (1836-1910) did. He completed one of his most revered paintings in the final year of the 19th century and it depicts a topic he had been interested in for a very long time. This mesmerizing work features a …
Very few Flemish artists were so influential to Dutch Golden Age painters as this enigmatic character in art history. Adriaen Brouwer (1605-1638) was most likely born in Oudenaarde, a relatively small city in the East Flanders province of modern-day Belgium. The city he was born in features his statue on one of the picturesque roads. …
In the vast canvas of human emotions, sadness is a color skillfully captured and portrayed by artists throughout the ages. From heart-wrenching depictions of personal loss to poignant reflections on the human condition, the world of art has been a sanctuary for expressing the profound melancholy that touches us all. This article delves into the …
Ghent is a city in Belgium that is often referred to as the Manhatten of the Middle Ages. That’s because it’s home to some of the most stunning landmarks built during this period in architectural history. It’s also in Ghent that you can find the Ghent Altarpiece, the incredible masterpiece by the van Eyck brothers …
Colorful maritime paintings that are both expressive and turbulent define the oeuvre of J.M.W. Turner (1775-1851). Especially during the final period of Turner’s career, he captured the wild sea in a way that very few artists have done in art history. The English painter completed one of his ultimate masterpieces after being inspired by a …
When one of the most famous Flemish artists in history returned to his native city after a nearly decade-long stay in Italy, he earned many prestigious commissions. Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) moved back to Antwerp in 1609 and the art he produced in the following years was heavily inspired by the Italian art he encountered …
The Northern Renaissance emerged in the region of modern-day Belgium and this particular painter is considered to be one of the greats during the 15th century. Rogier van der Weyden (1399-1464) earned commissions from all around Europe as the nobility wanted to get their hands on the Early Netherlandisch paintings produced by this incredible talent. …
