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Jean-Baptiste Le Prince was an important French etcher and painter.
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Abraham Storck (or Sturckenburch) was a Dutch painter, who enjoyed a reputation for his marine paintings, topographical views and Italianate harbour scenes. Storck was also an outstanding draughtsman.
René François Ghislain Magritte was a Belgian surrealist artist, who became well known for creating a number of witty and thought-provoking images. Often depicting ordinary objects in an unusual context, his work is known for challenging observers' preconditioned perceptions of reality. His imagery has influenced pop art, minimalist art, and conceptual art.
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Edward Stuart Davis was an American artist, a representative of Cubism and Pop Art in painting. He was also active in politics; one of Davis's goals was to "reconcile abstract art with Marxism and modern industrial society. Along with his paintings, Davis was also an engraver and member of the Society of American Graphic Artists.
Edward Hopper was an American realist painter and printmaker. While he is widely known for his oil paintings, he was equally proficient as a watercolorist and printmaker in etching.
Hopper created subdued drama out of commonplace subjects 'layered with a poetic meaning', inviting narrative interpretations. He was praised for "complete verity" in the America he portrayed. His career benefited significantly from his marriage to fellow-artist Josephine Nivison, who contributed much to his work, both as a life-model and as a creative partner.
Richard Estes is an American artist, best known for his photorealist paintings. The paintings generally consist of reflective, clean, and inanimate city and geometric landscapes. He is regarded as one of the founders of the international photo-realist movement of the late 1960s, with such painters as John Baeder, Chuck Close, Robert Cottingham, Audrey Flack, Ralph Goings, and Duane Hanson.
Laurence Stephen Lowry was an English artist. His drawings and paintings mainly depict Pendlebury, Lancashire (where he lived and worked for more than 40 years) as well as Salford and its vicinity.
Lowry is famous for painting scenes of life in the industrial districts of North West England in the mid-20th century. He developed a distinctive style of painting and is best known for his urban landscapes peopled with human figures, often referred to as "matchstick men". He painted mysterious unpopulated landscapes, brooding portraits and the unpublished "marionette" works, which were only found after his death.
Laurence Stephen Lowry was an English artist. His drawings and paintings mainly depict Pendlebury, Lancashire (where he lived and worked for more than 40 years) as well as Salford and its vicinity.
Lowry is famous for painting scenes of life in the industrial districts of North West England in the mid-20th century. He developed a distinctive style of painting and is best known for his urban landscapes peopled with human figures, often referred to as "matchstick men". He painted mysterious unpopulated landscapes, brooding portraits and the unpublished "marionette" works, which were only found after his death.
Laurence Stephen Lowry was an English artist. His drawings and paintings mainly depict Pendlebury, Lancashire (where he lived and worked for more than 40 years) as well as Salford and its vicinity.
Lowry is famous for painting scenes of life in the industrial districts of North West England in the mid-20th century. He developed a distinctive style of painting and is best known for his urban landscapes peopled with human figures, often referred to as "matchstick men". He painted mysterious unpopulated landscapes, brooding portraits and the unpublished "marionette" works, which were only found after his death.
Laurence Stephen Lowry was an English artist. His drawings and paintings mainly depict Pendlebury, Lancashire (where he lived and worked for more than 40 years) as well as Salford and its vicinity.
Lowry is famous for painting scenes of life in the industrial districts of North West England in the mid-20th century. He developed a distinctive style of painting and is best known for his urban landscapes peopled with human figures, often referred to as "matchstick men". He painted mysterious unpopulated landscapes, brooding portraits and the unpublished "marionette" works, which were only found after his death.
Maurice Utrillo was a French painter who is known for his depictions of the streets and buildings of Montmartre. He was born in Paris and was the son of the artist Suzanne Valadon.
Utrillo struggled with alcoholism and mental illness throughout his life, but he found solace in his art. He began painting in his twenties, and his work quickly gained recognition for its unique style and subject matter. Utrillo's paintings of Montmartre often featured muted colors and thick, impastoed brushstrokes, giving his scenes a sense of depth and atmosphere.
Utrillo's work was widely exhibited throughout Europe and the United States, and he received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the arts. He was a member of the Société des Artistes Indépendants and the Salon d'Automne, two influential artistic organizations in France.
His work is highly valued by collectors and art enthusiasts alike.
Maximilien Luce was a prolific French Neo-impressionist artist, known for his paintings, illustrations, engravings, and graphic art, and also for his anarchist activism. Starting as an engraver, he then concentrated on painting, first as an Impressionist, then as a Pointillist, and finally returning to Impressionism.
Henri-Edmond Cross, born Henri-Edmond-Joseph Delacroix, was a French painter and printmaker. He is most acclaimed as a master of Neo-Impressionism and he played an important role in shaping the second phase of that movement. He was a significant influence on Henri Matisse and many other artists. His work was instrumental in the development of Fauvism.
Maurice Utrillo was a French painter who is known for his depictions of the streets and buildings of Montmartre. He was born in Paris and was the son of the artist Suzanne Valadon.
Utrillo struggled with alcoholism and mental illness throughout his life, but he found solace in his art. He began painting in his twenties, and his work quickly gained recognition for its unique style and subject matter. Utrillo's paintings of Montmartre often featured muted colors and thick, impastoed brushstrokes, giving his scenes a sense of depth and atmosphere.
Utrillo's work was widely exhibited throughout Europe and the United States, and he received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the arts. He was a member of the Société des Artistes Indépendants and the Salon d'Automne, two influential artistic organizations in France.
His work is highly valued by collectors and art enthusiasts alike.
Guy Carleton Wiggins was an American artist known for his impressionistic winter landscapes, particularly those of New York City.
Wiggins began his artistic training at a young age and went on to study at the National Academy of Design and the Art Students League in New York City. He also studied in Europe, particularly in France, where he was heavily influenced by the Impressionist movement.
Wiggins is best known for his snowscapes, which often depict New York City streets, parks, and landmarks covered in snow. He used a technique of laying thick, impasto paint on the canvas, creating a sense of depth and texture in his paintings.
Wiggins was a prolific artist, producing over 3,000 works during his lifetime. He was a member of several art organizations, including the Salmagundi Club, the National Academy of Design, and the American Watercolor Society.
Today, his paintings can be found in numerous private and public collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, and the White House.
Guy Carleton Wiggins was an American artist known for his impressionistic winter landscapes, particularly those of New York City.
Wiggins began his artistic training at a young age and went on to study at the National Academy of Design and the Art Students League in New York City. He also studied in Europe, particularly in France, where he was heavily influenced by the Impressionist movement.
Wiggins is best known for his snowscapes, which often depict New York City streets, parks, and landmarks covered in snow. He used a technique of laying thick, impasto paint on the canvas, creating a sense of depth and texture in his paintings.
Wiggins was a prolific artist, producing over 3,000 works during his lifetime. He was a member of several art organizations, including the Salmagundi Club, the National Academy of Design, and the American Watercolor Society.
Today, his paintings can be found in numerous private and public collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, and the White House.
