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Paul Gauguin, Charles Giraud and Tahiti
French artists Charles Giraud and Paul Gauguin each visited Tahiti during the 1800s, but during different decades and for very different reasons.
Tom Thomson's Four Seasons
Tom Thomson is well-known for his mysterious death in 1917, but beyond that legend was an artist who truly loved all seasons of his native Canadian landscape.
Edward Mitchell Bannister
Spurred on by an 1867 newspaper piece stating that "Negroes" had no artistic talent, the mostly self-taught Edward M. Bannister proved otherwise in his respected career.
Shakespearean Scenes in Art
Visions of classic Shakespearean drama by artists Eugène Delacroix, Lord Frederic Leighton, Edwin Austin Abbey and Odilon Redon.
Less-Known Portraits of Paris
The French capital of Paris as seen through the eyes of painters Antoinette Haudebourt-Lescot, Jean Béraud, Pierre-Georges Jeanniot, Paul Signac and Édouard Vuillard.
Artist Edward Hopper's Lost America
Known for his haunting landscapes and unusual glimpses into American lives, Edward Hopper's work also chronicled bygone scenes.
Isabella and the Pot of Basil
John Keats' "Isabella; or The Pot of Basil" inspired works by painters John Everett Millais, William Holman Hunt, John William Waterhouse and John White Alexander.
Odalisques in 19th and 20th Century Art
The image of a sensual harem woman--or odalisque--graced many a canvas in the 19th and even early 20th centuries.
Thomas Eakins' The Agnew Clinic
Well-known for his 1875 The Gross Clinic, Thomas Eakins later painted The Agnew Clinic, another medical portrait which forthrightly depicted the trauma of breast cancer.
Painting the Moon
The beauty of the moon - and a moon goddess - in paintings by William Rimmer, Winslow Homer, Felix Vallotton, Arthur Dove and Marie Laurencin.
Ghosts, Witches, Monsters and Vampires in Art
The Headless Horseman, sorceresses, a quirky monster and a love vampire in artworks by John Quidor, John William Waterhouse, Lévy-Dhurmer, Odilon Redon and Edvard Munch.
Images of Autumn
The glory of autumn in paintings by artists Mary Cassatt, John William Godward, Franklin Carmichael and Emily Carr.
Art and The American Civil War
The epic clash over slavery and secession between the American North and South would inspire artwork at the time and into the 20th century.
Impressionist and Post-Impressionist Paris
Views of the French capital by Impressionists Caillebotte and Monet and Post-Impressionists Van Gogh and Seurat.
Harvest Scenes in 19th Century Art
Views of harvest-time by artists Camille Pissarro, William-Adolphe Bouguereau, Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin.
Art Inspired by America
Joseph Stella, Umberto Romano and O. Louis Guglielmi all immigrated to the United States from Italy and later created artwork reflective of the American experience.
Portraits of Great Composers
Renowned composers Chopin, Clara Schumann, Rimsky-Korsakov and Satie as painted by Eugène Delacroix, Johann Heinrich Schramm, Ilya Repin and Suzanne Valadon.
Cleopatra in 19th Century Art
Cleopatra, Queen of the Nile, as depicted in works by Jean-Léon Gérôme, Alexandre Cabanel, Gustave Moreau and Jean André Rixens.
Artist Fairfield Porter
Both artist and critic, the independent-minded Fairfield Porter explored realistic scenes and landscapes at a time when Abstract-Expressionism was in vogue.
Art and The Café
The café as a meeting place, den of evil, absinthe wonderland or political hotbed in works by Jean Beraud, Paul Gauguin, Vincent van Gogh, Viktor Oliva and Gabriel Deluc.
Georgia O'Keeffe and Lake George
In the early 1920s, Georgia O'Keeffe's long, hot, crowded upstate New York summers with the Stieglitz clan prompted her to turn an old shack into a creative retreat.
Visions of Morocco and Tunisia
Works by artists John Singer Sargent, Willard Leroy Metcalf, Henry Ossawa Tanner and August Macke took Orientalist inclinations to new levels.
Dance and Modern Art
The combination of the flair of theater and gracefully agile bodies in motion has made dance a longtime favorite subject of artists.
Late 19th Century Scenes of Summer
Three paintings by American-born artists Winslow Homer, Mary Cassatt and Thomas Eakins captured new views of the Good Old Summertime.
Henri Matisse and Lorette
Henri Matisse's interaction with a model known simply as Lorette brought about a vivid breakthrough in the artist's approach and style.
Portraits of Great Writers in Modern Art
Works by Ilya Repin, John Singer Sargent, Jacques Humbert, Amedeo Modigliani and Vanessa Bell capture the unique literary character of their subjects.
Selected Portraits by Ilya Repin
One of Russia's finest artists, Ilya Repin was exceptionally skilled at painting portraits which captured the true character of their subjects.
British Artist John William Godward
The beautiful works and tragic death of artist John William Godward create a collectively haunting portrait.
Beach Views and Seascapes
Days at the beach and dreamy sea coasts painted by Impressionist, Expressionist, Ashcan and Pointillist artists.
Modern Art and Mythology
Unique artistic visions inspired by the ancient Greco-Roman deities Jupiter, Venus, Athena and Bacchus.
Early Artistic Impressions of Hawaii
Soon after the Pacific paradise was officially discovered by Westerners, artists from Europe and America journeyed to Hawaii as well and found a wealth of inspiration.
Artist Guido Reni
Once called the Divine Guido, Reni took many posthumous critical punches in the late 19th century, but recent years have brought renewed appreciation and respect.
Caillebotte's Umbrellas and Other Rainy Days
The fascinating and watery beauty of rain transforms works by artists Gustave Caillebotte, Hiroshige, J.M.W. Turner and Franz Marc.
Three Great Actresses in Art
The Divine Sarah, La Duse and Dame Ellen Terry were three of the world's greatest drama queens and inspired many impressive artworks.
Artist William Conger
Brief biography of artist and educator William Conger, whose works fuse form, color and context in a singularly brilliant manner.
Apples, Oranges, Pears and Art
Three everyday fruits find their way into memorable paintings by Camille Pissarro, Levi Wells Prentice, Jules-Joseph Lefebvre, Koloman Moser and Paul Cézanne.
Art and The Vegetable
Paintings of asparagus, carrots, gardens and harvests show how some major 19th and 20th-century artists were clearly under the spell of vegetable love.
Artist William Conger Interview
Artist and Northwestern University Professor Emeritus William Conger's works combine technique, complexity and distinctive abstract brilliance.
Umberto Romano
Artist and teacher Umberto Romano's work mirrored his versatility, passion and compassion.
Ace of Swords Tarot Journal
Use the power of the Ace of Swords Tarot card to create positive change in your life.
Sir William Orpen
Through his portraits, self-portraits, scenes of war or quiet rooms, the works of artist William Orpen reveal a many-faceted talent.
Artist Grant Wood
Best known for his classic 1930 painting American Gothic, Grant Wood championed the artistic power of scenes from America's heartland.
Artists Georgia O'Keeffe and Sonia Delaunay
Georgia O'Keeffe and Sonia Delaunay's early abstract works showed a gorgeous use of color and form and put the artists on an equal level with their male contemporaries.
Artist Mary Cassatt in Spain
Best known for her loving scenes of mothers and children, Mary Cassatt also painted an 1873 series of Spanish works that showed an adventurously emerging talent.
Artistic Views of Spring
Contemplate the impressionistic beauty of spring in works by Alfred Sisley, Claude Monet, Camille Pissarro, Childe Hassam and Willard Metcalf.
Abolitionist John Brown in Art
John Brown's life and fateful attacks against slavery in America inspired works by artists Currier and Ives, Thomas Hovenden, Horace Pippin and Jacob Lawrence.
American Artist John Sloan
John Sloan's talent and compassion for humanity made him one of the Ashcan School's greatest artists.
Capturing Psyche
Artists John William Waterhouse and William-Adolphe Bouguereau moved beyond objectification to portray the mythological beauty Psyche in a deeper, more sympathetic light.
Marie Bashkirtseff
Before an untimely death from tuberculosis, Marie Bashkirtseff began a promising art career and kept vast journals detailing her unique perspective and life.
Artist August Macke
Though his career was cut short by World War I, August Macke nonetheless left behind many beautiful and richly colored Expressionist works.
Artist Henry Ossawa Tanner
Henry Ossawa Tanner was the most successful African-American painter of his era and helped to open channels of acceptance and opportunity for those who followed.
Georges de La Tour's Magdalen Paintings
French Baroque painter Georges de La Tour depicted the famed conversion of Mary Magdalene in four different works.
Artist Alfred Sisley
While Alfred Sisley is not the best-known French Impressionist, his works offer a fine expertise and sense of tranquility.
Edgar Degas in New Orleans
Edgar Degas was the only French Impressionist to travel to the United States, spending several months enjoying New Orleans' uniquely inspiring atmosphere.
Winter Beauty from The Ashcan School
Discover the wintry charm of paintings by Ashcan School artists Robert Henri, John Sloan, William Glackens and George Wesley Bellows.
American Artist Everett Shinn
The youngest artist of The Eight, Everett Shinn's life and work revolved around the bright lure of the theater and fascinating city scenes.
Pablo Picasso's Blue Period
Picasso's depression over the 1901 suicide of his friend Carlos Casagemas initiated a series of somber yet striking paintings known as The Blue Period.
Pablo Picasso's Family of Saltimbanques
Picasso's beautifully haunting Family of Saltimbanques shows the work of an artist moving from one phase of greatness to the next.
Portraits of The Great Depression
From the Dust Bowl to a winter's day in Central Park, various views of the 1930s Great Depression show its effects and influences on artists of the time.
American Painter Elaine Fried de Kooning
Often overshadowed by her Abstract Expressionist husband Willem, Elaine de Kooning had her own distinct talent and undeniable flair for living.
Astrology and Modern Art
The signs of the zodiac may have significantly affected the styles and lives of several modern artists.
Painting California
Painters Guy Rose, Paul de Longpré, Granville Redmond and Percy Gray depicted the varied beauty of California in the early 20th century.
Fall Colors and Scenes in Modern Art
The changing colors and many facets of fall have always made it an inspiring season for artists.
Artist Jane Peterson
Determined and adventurous Jane Peterson made great strides in the world of art.
Artist George Wesley Bellows
Bellows' talent was boosted by an intense vitality and curiosity towards life. Well-known for his boxing-related work, he also excelled at landscapes and portaits.
Artist William Sidney Mount
Painter William Sidney Mount rejected classical themes to celebrate everyday scenes from 19th century American life.
French Artist Suzanne Valadon
Beautiful and free-spirited Suzanne Valadon went from artist's model to artist and led a truly bohemian life.
National Museum of Women in the Arts Features
Meet Lilla Cabot Perry, Jennie Augusta Brownscombe and Alice Bailly: three distinctly talented painters with works at The National Museum of Women in the Arts.
Artist Maria Izquierdo
Although not as well-known as Frida Kahlo, Maria Izquierdo's vividly unique paintings make her one of Mexico's premier 20th century artists.
Artist Albert Bierstadt
German-born Albert Bierstadt's vast, romantic paintings captured the spirit and promise of the early American West.
Painter William Utermohlen
A highly talented artist before his diagnosis, Utermohlen's self-portraits throughout his Alzheimer's battle show the personal and creative effects of the disease.
Canadian Artist Tom Thomson
Though not an official member, Thomson was closely allied with the Canadian Group of Seven artists. His suspicious death in 1917 cut short a brilliant emerging career.
Salvador Dali's The Persistence of Memory
Learn a bit more about Salvador Dalí's 1931 painting featuring the famous melting clocks.
British Artist Dante Gabriel Rossetti
Rossetti was one of the founders of The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood artistic movement. Both painter and poet, his images and words created an ethereally sensuous world.
American Artist Marsden Hartley
One of America's first modernists, Hartley's diverse paintings reflect his distinct individuality.
Japanese Artist Hashiguchi Goyo
Goyo's beautiful woodblock portraits of women are renowned for their combination of traditional Japanese style with a distinctly modern allure.
Images of The Artist
Realistic, abstract, truthful or mysterious, an artist's self-portrait can provide fascinating insights.
French Impressionist Gardens
Painters Claude Monet, Edouard Manet and Gustave Caillebotte depicted many beautiful elements of nature in their works, and they were also avid gardners.
Berthe Morisot and Edouard Manet
Artist Berthe Morisot held her own among the male-dominated Impressionists, and her friendship with fellow painter Edouard Manet would influence her career and his own
John Kane
Although Kane was born in Scotland, he began to paint in the United States and was the first American folk artist to be exhibited by major museums.
Artist Sir Stanley Spencer
Spencer's works range from uniquely brilliant religious themes to lush florals and landscapes to intense realism.
Artist Emil Nolde
Forbidden to paint by the Nazis, Nolde's reputation and works ultimately triumphed following the end of World War II.
The Da Vinci Enigma Tarot
Caitlin Matthews' Da Vinci Enigma Tarot links Leonardo Da Vinci's theories and sketches to traditional Tarot meanings.
The Epicurean Tarot
Corrine Kenner's inventive deck combines tasty recipes with traditional Tarot meanings.
The Victoria Regina Tarot
The Victoria Regina Tarot Deck details the scope of Victorian history and gives a new twist to traditional Tarot card meanings.
American Artist Alice Neel
Throughout her intense and independent life, Neel painted candid portraits of the famous and not-so-famous, and always maintained her true artistic vision.
Kenneth Fearing: Biography
Fearing's poetry and writing offer a unique use of language and a glimpse into the darker, quirkier side of 20th century American life.
American Artist Charles Demuth
Expert painter and watercolorist, Demuth's variety of styles and subjects show his complexity and talent.
US Photographer Philander Barclay
Photographer and unofficial historian Barclay took over 1,000 pictures of Oak Park during the early 20th century, leaving behind a treasured legacy.
Artist Frederic Bazille
An excellent painter and also a patron of his Impressionist colleagues, Bazille's career was tragically cut short by his death in the Franco-Prussian War.
American Artist Beatrice Wood
Multi-faceted and multi-talented ceramicist, artist, and writer Beatrice Wood spent over a century creating and inspiring until her death at age 105 in 1998.
Lew Welch: Biography
Brief biography of the poet and friend of Beat writers Jack Kerouac and Gary Snyder. Welch left a suicide note in 1971, then disappeared without a trace.
American Artist Willard Metcalf
Known best for his beautiful landscapes and portraits of New England, Metcalf was part of the early 20th century American Impressionist group known as The Ten.
Art and St. Francis
The well-loved saint as depicted by various painters, including Caravaggio and El Greco.
American Artist Charles Sheeler
Sheeler's paintings and photographs display a clean, sharp style that would come to be called Precisionism.
Horace Pippin
Believing that art education comes from within the soul, Pippin rose from poverty to become one of America's best-known black painters.
Artist Edward Hopper
Hopper's spare, smoothly detailed works portray a sense of both beauty and isolation in the American landscape.
Archibald Motley
Motley's detailed and vibrant works depict 20th century black culture, history, and nightlife, particularly scenes of Chicago.
Writer John Dos Passos
Dos Passos' unique use of language and perspective created a new style of stream-of-consciousness in American fiction.
Robert Henri
Henri was an influential teacher of such students as artist Edward Hopper and a founding member of The Ash Can School of painting.
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