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Gustave Moreau was a French artist and an important figure in the Symbolist movement. Jean Cassou called him "the Symbolist painter par excellence". He was an influential forerunner of symbolism in the visual arts in the 1860s, and at the height of the symbolist movement in the 1890s, he was among the most significant painters.
Nathaniel Hawthorne is an American writer and author.
Hawthorne is a recognized short story writer and a master of allegorical and symbolic narrative. One of the first fiction writers in American literature, he is best known for his works The Scarlet Letter (1850) and The House of Seven Gables (1851). Hawthorne's artistic works are considered part of the American Romantic movement and, in particular, of so-called dark Romanticism, a popular mid-19th-century fascination with the irrational, the demonic, and the grotesque.
Antoine Marie Jean-Baptiste Roger, Comte de Saint-Exupéry, known as Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, is a French national treasure who seamlessly combined his profession as an aviator with his literary genius. Known for "The Little Prince," he masterfully blended philosophy and poetic discourse into narrative forms. This author, journalist, and pioneering pilot left an indelible mark through his literary works and contributions to aviation.
Saint-Exupéry's merits transcend his inventive storytelling; his narratives often reflect his aviation experiences, offering unique insights into humanity and technology's intersection. His works, though not housed as traditional art in museums, reside in the Louvre of public imagination and literary canon.
For enthusiasts and experts, Saint-Exupéry's legacy is a testament to the enduring power of human spirit and curiosity. His narrative sculptures crafted from words, deeply philosophical and yet whimsically accessible, continue to inspire and resonate. Dive into the world of this exceptional storyteller and aviator to explore the skies of human experience.
Hendrik Martenszoon Sorgh was a Dutch genre painter of the Dutch Golden Age of painting.
Hendrik Martenszoon Sorgh became a master of the Guild of St. Luke in 1636, and became its head in 1669. In his works, Sorg depicted peasant interiors, market scenes, and kitchens with their furnishings. He also painted portraits, nautical and historical scenes.
