You can’t admire this painting in a famous museum, but it’s hard to deny its significance in art history. It was completed by a famous Russian artist who co-founded a significant almanac several years later. Unfortunately, the group was dispersed with the outbreak of World War I. Let’s take a closer look at some of …
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The 4th-most populous city in the U.S. state of Ohio is home to one of the most popular museums in the United States. The Toledo Museum of Art is located just northwest of the heart of the city and houses a collection of over 30,000 objects, including an incredible collection of paintings. The museum was …
When this French artist saw an exhibit of the paintings of one of the greatest artists of his time, he decided to ditch his architectural studies to pursue a career as a painter. Paul Signac (1863-1935) was 18 years old and was so impressed by Claude Monet’s paintings at an exhibit that he completely changed …
Although the career of this German artist was cut short during World War I, he left behind an impressive oeuvre of Expressionist paintings. Franz Marc (1880-1916) was born in the city of Munich as the son of a professional landscape painter. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in his home city. He traveled …
Because the career of one of the greatest Renaissance painters of the 16th century was so long, it allowed him to reflect on his life. Tiziano Vecelli (1488-1576), better known by his nickname “Titian,” probably lived until his late 80s or early 90s (his exact date of birth is unknown) and he produced numerous monumental …
Walking around in the Belgian city of Bruges is always a great experience. This medieval city is full of exciting buildings and picturesque spots. It’s also here that one of the most famous Early Netherlandish artists in history produced some of his ultimate masterpieces. Jan van Eyck (1390-1441) was hired by Philip the Good, Duke …
It’s hard to believe that one of the most famous American artists in history spent nearly 20 years of his life working as a professional illustrator. Winslow Homer (1836-1910) started learning oil painting when he moved from Boston to New York City and already mastered this new medium in about a year. He traveled frequently …
When Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) married his second wife, he moved to a castle in a rural area between Antwerp and Brussels in modern-day Belgium. He often used her as a model and the freedom he had to produce paintings reflected both in the Baroque master’s personal touch and the immense experience he had by …
The first decade of the 20th century was an exciting time in the history of art. For decades, the foundation of modern art had been laid and it finally came to fruition. Many Avant-Garde artists stepped up a gear to produce some of their most famous works, including Henri Matisse (1869-1954). The French artist started …
“Give me a museum and I’ll fill it.” These were the words of one of the most famous artists in history, and he kept his promise. Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) was a multi-talented Spanish artist who was one of the most influential figures in the early stage of Modern Art. He was the co-founder of the …
