Tag: Fine Art
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18 Works, Today, February 13th. is artist Victor Gabriel Gilbert’s day, his story, illustrated with footnotes #044
Victor Gabriel Gilbert was a French painter of genre scenes. He received his formal training from L. Em. Adan, Levasseur and Ch. Busson. In 1873 he had his debut at the Paris Salon and continued to be a faithful exhibitor at the Salon des Artist Francais where he obtained a silver medal in 1889, received…
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10 Works, Today, February 12th. is artist Adolphe Yvon’s day, his story, illustrated with footnotes #043
Adolphe Yvon (1817–1893) was a French painter known for his paintings of the Napoleonic Wars. Yvon studied under Paul Delaroche, rose to fame during the Second Empire, then finished his career as a teacher… Please follow link for full post
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16 Works, Today, February 11th. is artist Józef Brandt’s day, his story, illustrated with footnotes #042
Józef Brandt (1841 in Szczebrzeszyn — 1915 in Radom) was a painter, acclaimed for his military art. Throughout the second half of the 19th century, he was the leader of a Polish artistic colony in Munich… Please follow link for full post
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16 Works, Today, February 10th. is artist Francesco Hayez’s day, his story, illustrated with footnotes #041
Francesco Hayez (10 February 1791–12 February 1882) was from a relatively poor family from Venice. Francesco was the youngest of five sons. He was brought up by his mother’s sister, who had married Giovanni Binasco, a well-off shipowner and art collector. Hayez displayed a predisposition for drawing since childhood… Please follow link for full post
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10 Works, Today, February 9th. is artist Paolo de Matteis’ day, his story, illustrated with footnotes #040
Paolo de Matteis (also known as Paolo de’ Matteis; 9 February 1662–26 January 1728) was an Italian painter. Paolo de Matteis studied under Luca Giordano, in Naples, traveled widely and was appreciated throughout Europe for his allegorical paintings. Among such works are Allegory of Divine Wisdom Crowning Painting as the Sovereign of the Arts (See…
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09 Works, Today, February 8th. is artist Guercino’s day, his story, illustrated with footnotes #039
Giovanni Francesco Barbieri (February 8, 1591 — December 22, 1666), better known as Guercino, was born into a family of peasant farmers in Cento. Being cross-eyed, at an early age he acquired the nickname by which he is universally known, Guercino, meaning ‘squinter’. Mainly self-taught, at the age of 16, he worked as apprentice in the shop…
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16 Works, Today, February 7th. is artist Henry Fuseli’s day, his story, illustrated with footnotes #038
Henry Fuseli RA (7 February 1741–17 April 1825) was a Swiss painter, draughtsman and writer on art who spent much of his life in Britain. Many of his works, such as The Nightmare (see below), deal with supernatural subject-matter. He painted works for John Boydell’s Shakespeare Gallery, and created his own “Milton Gallery”. (see below)…
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13 Works, Today, February 6th. is artist Franz Gerhard von Kügelgen’s day, his story, illustrated with footnotes #037
Franz Gerhard von Kügelgen (6 February 1772–27 March 1820) was a German painter, noted for his portraits and history paintings. He was a professor at the Dresden Academy of Fine Arts and a member of both the Prussian and Russian Imperial Academies of Arts. Please follow link for full post
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10 Works, Today, February 5th. is artist Carl Spitzweg’s day, his story, illustrated with footnotes #036
Carl Spitzweg (February 5, 1808 — September 23, 1885) was a German romanticist painter, especially of genre subjects. He is considered to be one of the most important artists of the Biedermeier era. Spitzweg was born in Unterpfaffenhofen, near Munich, Bavaria. His father, a wealthy merchant, had Carl trained as a pharmacist. He attained his qualification from…
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18 Works, Today, February 4th. is artist Alexander Antonovich Rizzoni’s day, his story, illustrated with footnotes #035
Alexander Antonovich Rizzoni, or Alessandro Rizzoni (4 February 1836, in Riga — 29 April 1902, in Rome) was a Russian painter of portraits and genre scenes; mostly on Catholic themes. He was born to an Italian family of artisans. He received his first lessons from his brother Pavel (1822–1913), who was also an artist. In 1852, he…
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12 Works, Today, February 3rd. is artist Robert Edward McGinnis’ day, his story, illustrated with footnotes #034
Robert Edward McGinnis (born February 3, 1926) is an American artist and illustrator. McGinnis is known for his illustrations of more than 1,200 paperback book covers, and over 40 movie posters, including Breakfast at Tiffany’s (his first film poster assignment) (See below), Barbarella (See below), and several James Bond (See below) and Matt Helm films……
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17 Works, Today, February 2nd. is artist Frances Anne Hopkins’ day, her story, illustrated with footnotes #033
Frances Anne Hopkins (2 February 1838–5 March 1919) was born in London, England to Frederick William Beechey, a hydrographer and a Rear Admiral in the Royal Navy, and Charlotte Stapleton. Hopkins was from an upper-middle-class family. She came from a family of artists and Arctic explorers. Hopkins’ paintings and drawings suggest artistic training, but this…
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17 Works, Today, February 1st. is artist Sebastiaen Vrancx’s day, his story, illustrated with footnotes #032
Sebastiaen Vrancx, Sebastiaan Vrancx or Sebastian Vranckx; 22 January 1573–19 May 1647) was a Flemish Baroque painter and draughtsman who is mainly known for his battle scenes, a genre that he pioneered in Netherlandish painting. He also created landscapes with mythological and allegorical scenes, scenes with robbers, village scenes and celebrations in cities. He was…
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10 Works, Today, January 31st. is artist Henry Howard’s day, his story, illustrated with footnotes #031
Henry Howard RA (31 January 1769–5 October 1847) was an early 19th-century British portrait and history painter. He was born in London and after being educated at a school in Hounslow, he started studying with the painter Philip Reinagle in 1786. In 1788 he began attending the Royal Academy Schools and was awarded a silver…
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17 Works, Today, January 30th. is artist Amrita Sher-Gil’s day, her story, illustrated with footnotes #030
Amrita Sher-Gil (30 January 1913–5 December 1941) was a Hungarian-Indian painter. She has been called “one of the greatest avant-garde women artists of the early 20th century” and a “pioneer” in modern Indian art. Drawn to painting from an early age, Sher-Gil started getting formal lessons in the art, at the age of eight. She…
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14 Works, Today, January 29th. is artist John Callcott Horsley’s day, his story, illustrated with footnotes #029
John Callcott Horsley RA (29 January 1817–18 October 1903) was an English academic painter of genre and historical scenes, illustrator, and designer of the first Christmas card. He was a member of the artist’s colony in Cranbrook… Please follow link for full post John Callcott Horsley RA (29 January 1817–18 October 1903) was an English…
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14 Works, Today, January 28th. is artist Pompeo Borra’s day, his story, illustrated with footnotes #028
Pompeo Borra (1898–1973) began his artistic career attending the Brera Academy of Fine Arts. In 1916 he took part, as a volunteer, in the First World War. At the end of the conflict he returned to his vocation for painting. In 1924 he took part in the XIV International Art Exhibition of the city of…
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14 Works, Today, January 27th. is artist John Maler Collier’s day, his story, illustrated with footnotes #027
John Maler Collier OBE RP ROI (27 January 1850–11 April 1934) was a leading English painter and writer. He painted in the Pre-Raphaelite style, and was one of the most prominent portrait painters of his generation. Both his marriages were to daughters of, biologist and anthropologist, Thomas Henry Huxley. He studied painting at the Munich…
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17 Works, Today, January 26th. is artist Benjamin Haydon’s day, his story, illustrated #026
Benjamin Robert Haydon (26 January 1786–22 June 1846) was born in Plymouth. At an early age he showed an aptitude for study, which was carefully fostered by his mother. Reading Albinus inspired him with a love for anatomy, and from childhood he wanted to become a painter… Please follow link for full post
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11 Works, Today, January 25th. is artist Govert Teuniszoon Flinck’s day, his story, illustrated #025
Govert (or Govaert) Teuniszoon Flinck (25 January 1615–2 February 1660) was a Dutch painter of the Dutch Golden Age. Born at Kleve, capital of the Duchy of Cleves, which was occupied at the time by the United Provinces, he was apprenticed by his father to a silk mercer, but having secretly acquired a passion for…
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