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Historic 19th-century illustration of the Crystal Palace, a grand glass and iron structure, amid a lively park scene with visitors. Owen Jones participating to this exposition.

Art Nouveau | Architecture | British | Design | Illustration

Owen Jones’s Pioneering Perfection: 19th Century Insights from His Design Journey

ByRichard J. Sheppard January 30, 2024February 10, 2024

Starry Night over Montmartre, 1897, by Eugène Grasset, depicting a serene nighttime scene with star-studded sky above a silhouetted cityscape.

Art Nouveau | French | Illustration | Japonisme | Lithographer | Painters | Poetry | Sculptor | Swiss

Discover 3 Eugène Grasset Masterpieces: Pioneers of the Art Nouveau Movement

ByRichard J. Sheppard January 29, 2024February 10, 2024

Volodymyr Orlovsky landscape painting of a majestic cityscape by the sea under a vast, expressive sky.

Painters | Realism | Russian | Ukrainian

5 Iconic Skies: Volodymyr Orlovsky’s Realist Genius in Ukrainian Art

ByRichard J. Sheppard January 28, 2024February 15, 2024

Pastoral landscape by Anton Mauve, a Dutch Realist painter, featuring a shepherdess and sheep under the soft light, evoking the Hague School's subtle artistry.

Dutch | Painters | Realism

3 Fascinating Facts About Anton Mauve’s Artistic Genius

ByRichard J. Sheppard January 28, 2024February 15, 2024

Edgar Degas Impressionist painting of ballet dancers rehearsing in a sunlit studio, highlighting Degas's fascination with movement and light.

French | Impressionism | Master | Painters | Realism | Sculptor

Edgar Degas: 7 Key Aspects of the Master Impressionist’s Life and Art

ByRichard J. Sheppard January 26, 2024February 15, 2024

James Tissot painting of three Victorian women in elaborate gowns on a boat, with a soft-focus river port scene in the background, illustrating the confluence of Japonisme and Victorian life.

Realism | Caricaturist | French | Japonisme | Painters

James Tissot Uncovered: 5 Powerful Insights into a Painter’s Legacy

ByRichard J. Sheppard January 25, 2024February 15, 2024

Painting by Giovanni Fattori depicting a solitary figure contemplating the sea at sunset, blending Macchiaioli and Impressionist influences.

Impressionism | Italian | Painters | Realism

6 Unforgettable Aspects: Giovanni Fattori’s Impact on Italian Art

ByRichard J. Sheppard January 25, 2024February 15, 2024

A 19th-century painting by Theodule Ribot, Théodule-Augustin Ribot or Théodule Ribot showcasing a group of cooks in white attire preparing food in a dimly lit kitchen, exemplifying chiaroscuro technique.

French | Painters | Realism

6 Theodule Ribot Gems: A Journey into the Heart of 19th-Century Realism

ByRichard J. Sheppard January 24, 2024February 15, 2024

Edward Ladell's still-life painting featuring fruits and a reflective wine glass, exemplifying Dutch still-life influence.

Realism | British | Painters | Still Life

Captivating Realism: 5 Pivotal Aspects of Edward Ladell’s Still-Life Mastery

ByRichard J. Sheppard January 24, 2024February 15, 2024

Johan Jongkind's impressionist painting of Notre-Dame de Paris, capturing the cathedral's iconic façade with dynamic light and atmospheric effects. Johan Barthold Jongkind

Dutch | Impressionism | Painters | Realism

5 Revolutionary Shifts: Johan Jongkind’s 19th-Century Prelude to Impressionist Mastery

ByRichard J. Sheppard January 21, 2024February 15, 2024