Kay Boyce | Figurative painter

British painter and illustrator Kay Boyce was born in Sheffield.

As a child she would often spend hours at a time drawing on rolls of wallpaper; this was the beginning of her passion for art.

Kay studied illustration at Wrexham College before working as a freelance illustrator. She produced editorial work for Women s Weekly, Bella, My Weekly, Sunday Express and Woman's Own.

Her illustration work has carried her through to major book publishers such as Hodder and Staughton, Wadsworth Romantics, Mills and Boon and Mandarin.

British painter and illustrator Kay Boyce was born in Sheffield.

As a child she would often spend hours at a time drawing on rolls of wallpaper; this was the beginning of her passion for art.

Kay studied illustration at Wrexham College before working as a freelance illustrator. She produced editorial work for Women s Weekly, Bella, My Weekly, Sunday Express and Woman's Own.

Her illustration work has carried her through to major book publishers such as Hodder and Staughton, Wadsworth Romantics, Mills and Boon and Mandarin.

Izumi Kogahara / 古河原泉, 1979 | Abstract painter

Izumi Kogahara / 川原泉 is an Japanese painter🎨, born in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. In 2000 she obtained her artistic diploma from the University with honors.

Artist statement

"I would like to describe human beings’ original and complex inner mind with my own “words” (the way of presentation) by feeling energy from them.

Either they are objective way or abstract way, I continue to describe them with same belief".

Izumi Kogahara / 川原泉 is an Japanese painter🎨, born in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. In 2000 she obtained her artistic diploma from the University with honors.

Artist statement

"I would like to describe human beings’ original and complex inner mind with my own “words” (the way of presentation) by feeling energy from them.

Either they are objective way or abstract way, I continue to describe them with same belief".

Vincent van Gogh | Our life is a pilgrim's progress | The Letters

The Letters of Vincent van Gogh🎨 refers to a collection of 903 surviving letters written (820) or received (83) by Vincent van Gogh.

More than 650 of these were from Vincent to his brother Theo.

The collection also includes letters van Gogh wrote to his sister Wil and other relatives, as well as between artists such as Paul Gauguin, Anthon van Rappard and Émile Bernard.

The Letters of Vincent van Gogh🎨 refers to a collection of 903 surviving letters written (820) or received (83) by Vincent van Gogh.

More than 650 of these were from Vincent to his brother Theo.

The collection also includes letters van Gogh wrote to his sister Wil and other relatives, as well as between artists such as Paul Gauguin, Anthon van Rappard and Émile Bernard.

B. Prabha (1933-2001) | Abstract / Figurative painter

B. Prabha was a major Indian artist who worked mainly in oil, in an instantly recognizable style. She is best known for graceful elongated figures of pensive rural women, with each canvas in a single dominant color. By the time of her death, her work had been shown in over 50 exhibitions, and is in some important collections, including India's National Gallery of Modern Art.

Prabha started working at a time when India had few women artists. She was deeply inspired by the work of seminal modernist Amrita Shergil. Prabha was moved by the lives of rural women, and over time, they became the main theme of her work.

B. Prabha was a major Indian artist who worked mainly in oil, in an instantly recognizable style. She is best known for graceful elongated figures of pensive rural women, with each canvas in a single dominant color. By the time of her death, her work had been shown in over 50 exhibitions, and is in some important collections, including India's National Gallery of Modern Art.

Prabha started working at a time when India had few women artists. She was deeply inspired by the work of seminal modernist Amrita Shergil. Prabha was moved by the lives of rural women, and over time, they became the main theme of her work.

Hamish Blakely, 1968 | Flamenco Dancers

The British painter Hamish Blakely explains: "Art in any form, in any media, can be so many things that it can be in danger of being too many.

It can be intellectual, conceptual and political, but I am steadfast in believing that Art is at its best when simply emotional. You see something and you are moved.

Before analysis or a full understanding, the viewer can just enjoy the emotional sensation".

The British painter Hamish Blakely explains: "Art in any form, in any media, can be so many things that it can be in danger of being too many.

It can be intellectual, conceptual and political, but I am steadfast in believing that Art is at its best when simply emotional. You see something and you are moved.

Before analysis or a full understanding, the viewer can just enjoy the emotional sensation".

Henri Fantin-Latour | Still lifes

Alongside his work as a portrait painter, Ignace Henri Jean Fantin-Latour (1836-1904) produced a large number of still lifes.

In the 1860s, these even played a major role in his career.

It was in fact in England, which he visited regularly, that Fantin-Latour found many enthusiasts for his paintings of flowers and fruit.

Purchases and commissions then followed, ensuring commercial success for the painter, which, until then, his other work had not provided.

Alongside his work as a portrait painter, Ignace Henri Jean Fantin-Latour (1836-1904) produced a large number of still lifes.

In the 1860s, these even played a major role in his career.

It was in fact in England, which he visited regularly, that Fantin-Latour found many enthusiasts for his paintings of flowers and fruit.

Purchases and commissions then followed, ensuring commercial success for the painter, which, until then, his other work had not provided.

Hamish Blakely, 1968 | Figurative painter

British painter Hamish Blakely was born in Canterbury and developed an interest in art from an early age.

He recalls: "I was approximately seventeen and seeing the paintings up close, noticing the luxuriant, sometimes messy concoction of paint, the washes, the texture and nuance, spoke to me in a way that I found sacred and spellbinding. I just wanted to use paint and see where it would take me".

British painter Hamish Blakely was born in Canterbury and developed an interest in art from an early age.

He recalls: "I was approximately seventeen and seeing the paintings up close, noticing the luxuriant, sometimes messy concoction of paint, the washes, the texture and nuance, spoke to me in a way that I found sacred and spellbinding. I just wanted to use paint and see where it would take me".

Anton Dieffenbach (1831-1914) | Genre painter

Anton Heinrich Dieffenbach was a German🎨 genre and landscape painter, noted for his portrayals of cute children.

He moved to Straßburg with his parents in 1840 and took lessons from a local artist named Charles Duhamel.

With Duhamel's recommendation, he was able to go to Paris and study with the sculptor James Pradier🎨.

Anton Heinrich Dieffenbach was a German🎨 genre and landscape painter, noted for his portrayals of cute children.

He moved to Straßburg with his parents in 1840 and took lessons from a local artist named Charles Duhamel.

With Duhamel's recommendation, he was able to go to Paris and study with the sculptor James Pradier🎨.

Hamish Blakely, 1968 | Love letters to my wife

Like many great artists, British painter Hamish Blakely has a muse. And it is none other than his wife Gail!

The artist explains: "We men folk have a lot to learn, and I have learned a great deal from her since we met. My art celebrates that mystifying blend of feminine beauty and strength.

While loyal to that enduring genre of the celebrated figure and venerated goddess in art, I also explore the majesty of a woman's presence".

Like many great artists, British painter Hamish Blakely has a muse. And it is none other than his wife Gail!

The artist explains: "We men folk have a lot to learn, and I have learned a great deal from her since we met. My art celebrates that mystifying blend of feminine beauty and strength.

While loyal to that enduring genre of the celebrated figure and venerated goddess in art, I also explore the majesty of a woman's presence".

Angel Boligan, 1965 | Surreal cartoonist / illustrator

A>ngel Boligàn Corbo was born in Havana. In 1992 he moved to Mexico. He draws for the newspaper EL UNIVERSAL and the satirical magazines CONOZCA MÁS and EL CHAMUCO. He is a member of the cartoonist group "Cartooning for Peace" and won worldwide more than 130 prizes in cartoon competitions.

Angel comes from a country surrounded by dreams, frustrations and sometimes nightmares. Cuba, land of intensive social and political incidents, gave Bolig án the experience of life. A socialist who later will perceive the capitalist world with a broader look, becoming that way an observer with a surprising maturity.

A>ngel Boligàn Corbo was born in Havana. In 1992 he moved to Mexico. He draws for the newspaper EL UNIVERSAL and the satirical magazines CONOZCA MÁS and EL CHAMUCO. He is a member of the cartoonist group "Cartooning for Peace" and won worldwide more than 130 prizes in cartoon competitions.

Angel comes from a country surrounded by dreams, frustrations and sometimes nightmares. Cuba, land of intensive social and political incidents, gave Bolig án the experience of life. A socialist who later will perceive the capitalist world with a broader look, becoming that way an observer with a surprising maturity.

Claude Monet | Haystacks | I Covoni

Haystacks is a title of a series of impressionist paintings by Claude Monet. The primary subjects of all of the paintings in the series are stacks of hay in the field after the harvest season.

The title refers primarily to a twenty-five canvas series (Wildenstein Index Number 1266-1290) begun in the end of summer of 1890 and continued through the following spring, using that year's harvest.

Haystacks is a title of a series of impressionist paintings by Claude Monet. The primary subjects of all of the paintings in the series are stacks of hay in the field after the harvest season.

The title refers primarily to a twenty-five canvas series (Wildenstein Index Number 1266-1290) begun in the end of summer of 1890 and continued through the following spring, using that year's harvest.

Jean-Jacques Pradier | Neoclassical Romantic sculptor

Jean Jacques Pradier (1792-1852), was a Swiss-born French sculptor🎨 best known for his work in the Neoclassical style.

Born in Geneva, Pradier was the son of a Protestant family from Toulouse. He left for Paris in 1807 to work with his elder brother, Charles-Simon Pradier, an engraver, and also attended the École des Beaux-Arts beginning in 1808.

He won a Prix de Rome that enabled him to study in Rome from 1814-1818 at the Villa Médicts.

Pradier made his debut at the Salon in 1819 and quickly acquired a reputation as a competent artist. He studied under Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres in Paris.

Jean Jacques Pradier (1792-1852), was a Swiss-born French sculptor🎨 best known for his work in the Neoclassical style.

Born in Geneva, Pradier was the son of a Protestant family from Toulouse. He left for Paris in 1807 to work with his elder brother, Charles-Simon Pradier, an engraver, and also attended the École des Beaux-Arts beginning in 1808.

He won a Prix de Rome that enabled him to study in Rome from 1814-1818 at the Villa Médicts.

Pradier made his debut at the Salon in 1819 and quickly acquired a reputation as a competent artist. He studied under Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres in Paris.

Quang Ho, 1963 | Impressionist Figurative painter

Vietnamese-born American painter Quang Ho🎨, was born in Hue, Vietnam. He immigrated to the United States in 1975 and is now a U.S. Citizen.

His artistic interest began at the early age of three and continued through his schooling and led him to an exciting and successful painting career.

In 1980, at the age of 16, Quang held his first one-man-show at Tomorrows Masters Gallery in Denver Colorado.

The exhibit was a smashing success for the high school sophomore.

In 1982, Quang's mother was killed in a tragic auto accident, leaving him the responsibility of raising four younger brothers and a six year old sister.

Vietnamese-born American painter Quang Ho🎨, was born in Hue, Vietnam. He immigrated to the United States in 1975 and is now a U.S. Citizen.

His artistic interest began at the early age of three and continued through his schooling and led him to an exciting and successful painting career.

In 1980, at the age of 16, Quang held his first one-man-show at Tomorrows Masters Gallery in Denver Colorado.

The exhibit was a smashing success for the high school sophomore.

In 1982, Quang's mother was killed in a tragic auto accident, leaving him the responsibility of raising four younger brothers and a six year old sister.

19th century Art | Sitemap

From Realism to early Modernism, the 19th century gave birth to a variety of artistic movements.

The Realism and Romanticism of the early 19th century gave way to Impressionism and Post-Impressionism in the later half of the century, with Paris being the dominant art capital of the world. In the United States the Hudson River School was prominent.

Camille Claudel, Debussy and La Valse, 1891

From Realism to early Modernism, the 19th century gave birth to a variety of artistic movements.

The Realism and Romanticism of the early 19th century gave way to Impressionism and Post-Impressionism in the later half of the century, with Paris being the dominant art capital of the world. In the United States the Hudson River School was prominent.

Camille Claudel, Debussy and La Valse, 1891

Jane Peterson (1876-1965) | Impressionist painter

Jane Peterson was one of the foremost women painters🎨 in the United States. Her works are housed in museums such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of the City of New York, the National Museum of Women in the Arts and Hirshhorn Museum in Washington D.C.

Her works are a blend of Impressionist🎨 and Expressionist styles, combining an interest in light and in depiction of the spontaneous moment with the use of broad swaths of vibrant color.

She is well known for her vivid, richly painted still life, and beach scenes created along the Massachusetts coast.

Jane Peterson was one of the foremost women painters🎨 in the United States. Her works are housed in museums such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of the City of New York, the National Museum of Women in the Arts and Hirshhorn Museum in Washington D.C.

Her works are a blend of Impressionist🎨 and Expressionist styles, combining an interest in light and in depiction of the spontaneous moment with the use of broad swaths of vibrant color.

She is well known for her vivid, richly painted still life, and beach scenes created along the Massachusetts coast.

Camille Corot | Lo stile artistico

Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot (Parigi, 16 luglio 1796 – Parigi, 22 febbraio 1875) è una delle figure più significative della pittura di paesaggio. Le sue opere, infatti, attingono a piene mani dalla tradizione neoclassica ed, al contempo, anticipano le innovazioni en plein air dell'Impressionismo.

Claude Monet, nel 1897, avrebbe detto di lui: «Qui c'è un solo grande maestro: Corot. Non siamo nulla nei suoi confronti, nulla».

Né il suo contributo nella pittura di figura è meno importante: Edgar Degas, altro noto pittore impressionista, preferiva le sue figure rispetto ai suoi paesaggi, ed in tal senso Corot esercitò un'influenza che traspare persino nelle tele di Pablo Picasso.

Nella sua vita eseguì più di tremila dipinti ed era considerato dai contemporanei come uno dei massimi paesaggisti mai esistiti, a lato di nomi illustri come Claude Lorrain, John Constable e J. M. W. Turner.

Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot (Parigi, 16 luglio 1796 – Parigi, 22 febbraio 1875) è una delle figure più significative della pittura di paesaggio. Le sue opere, infatti, attingono a piene mani dalla tradizione neoclassica ed, al contempo, anticipano le innovazioni en plein air dell'Impressionismo.

Claude Monet, nel 1897, avrebbe detto di lui: «Qui c'è un solo grande maestro: Corot. Non siamo nulla nei suoi confronti, nulla».

Né il suo contributo nella pittura di figura è meno importante: Edgar Degas, altro noto pittore impressionista, preferiva le sue figure rispetto ai suoi paesaggi, ed in tal senso Corot esercitò un'influenza che traspare persino nelle tele di Pablo Picasso.

Nella sua vita eseguì più di tremila dipinti ed era considerato dai contemporanei come uno dei massimi paesaggisti mai esistiti, a lato di nomi illustri come Claude Lorrain, John Constable e J. M. W. Turner.

Roman Frances, 1950

Spanish painter🎨 Jose Miguel Roman Frances was born in Alcoy, Alicante. At The age of fourteen he began to paint in the workshop of Gaspar Frances Rico.

Rico became more of a friend than a teacher, and his work influenced Frances' artistic formation.

Spanish painter🎨 Jose Miguel Roman Frances was born in Alcoy, Alicante. At The age of fourteen he began to paint in the workshop of Gaspar Frances Rico.

Rico became more of a friend than a teacher, and his work influenced Frances' artistic formation.

Alessandro Tofanelli, 1959 | Surrealist Landscape painter

When asked about his painting, Italian painter🎨 Alessandro Tofanelli states that he wants to investigate the relationship between time and memory, and to properly do this he has chosen landscape his favorite subject.

In 1977 he graduated from the Arts Institute in Lucca and then moved to Milan, where he attended the Brera Art Academy.

Whilst in Milan, Tofanelli collaborated as an illustrator for several magazines published by Rizzoli and Mondadori.

When asked about his painting, Italian painter🎨 Alessandro Tofanelli states that he wants to investigate the relationship between time and memory, and to properly do this he has chosen landscape his favorite subject.

In 1977 he graduated from the Arts Institute in Lucca and then moved to Milan, where he attended the Brera Art Academy.

Whilst in Milan, Tofanelli collaborated as an illustrator for several magazines published by Rizzoli and Mondadori.

Catrin Welz-Stein | Digital creator

Catrin Welz-Stein is a German graphic designer who creates stunningly surreal works.

Focused on mixed media, she breathes new life into vintage photos by experimenting in Photoshop, taking pictures apart and assembling them into new content.

Catrin Welz-Stein is a German graphic designer who creates stunningly surreal works.

Focused on mixed media, she breathes new life into vintage photos by experimenting in Photoshop, taking pictures apart and assembling them into new content.

Ernest Quost | Impressionist painter

Ernest Quost (1842-1931) was a French Impressionist painter.

Painter of animated cityscapes, landscapes, still lifes, flowers and fruit, pastels. Probably a pupil of Horace Aumont (1839-1864) during his stay in Paris.

He began at the Paris Salon in 1866, was a Societaire des Artistes Français, was awarded medals for his work in the years, 1880, 1882, 1889, 1890 and 1900 and was made a Chevalier and then Officier of the Legion d’honneur in 1883 and 1903, respectively.

Ernest Quost (1842-1931) was a French Impressionist painter.

Painter of animated cityscapes, landscapes, still lifes, flowers and fruit, pastels. Probably a pupil of Horace Aumont (1839-1864) during his stay in Paris.

He began at the Paris Salon in 1866, was a Societaire des Artistes Français, was awarded medals for his work in the years, 1880, 1882, 1889, 1890 and 1900 and was made a Chevalier and then Officier of the Legion d’honneur in 1883 and 1903, respectively.