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Marten van Cleve the Elder was a Flemish painter and draftsman active in Antwerp between 1551 and 1581. Van Cleve is mainly known for his genre scenes with peasants and landscapes, which show a certain resemblance with the work of Pieter Bruegel the Elder. Marten van Cleve was one of the leading Flemish artists of his generation. His subjects and compositions were an important influence on the work of Pieter Brueghel the Younger and other genre painters of his generation.
Chris Levine is a British photographic artist known for his interdisciplinary approach to photography.
Chris Levine is an artist of light who works with various mediums in search of an expanded state of perception and awareness through image and form. Levin's practice across multiple projects is distinguished by the cross-fertilization of many creative fields, including music, performance, installation, fashion and design.
He became widely known when he created the sensational portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, based on light and stillness, a completely new image of the most famous woman in the world.
Mark Twain, real name Samuel Langhorne Clemens, was an American humanist writer, journalist, and social activist.
As a young man, Samuel worked in the printing press and in the gold mines, then went on a steamboat trip to Europe and the "Holy Land". His travel letters, full of vivid descriptions and ironic observations, were very well received by the public and were later revised into his first book, Innocents Abroad, published in 1869.
The pseudonym "Mark Twain" first appeared in 1863 under one of Samuel Clemens' short stories, and since then all his significant works have been signed by that name.
A talented storyteller, a peculiar humorist and moralist, Twain knew and loved his many diverse characters. His scandalizers and dreamers, caring aunts and ambitious politicians, grumpy widows and lying aristocrats, cunning but generous slaves, sentimental moralists, brave and naive children - all these types of American people Twain gave voice to thanks to his masterful command of colloquial language, slang and jargon. Twain wrote a lot and in a variety of genres: humor and satire, philosophical fiction and journalism and others, but he always stood on the position of humanist and democrat.
Mark Twain became world famous for his travel stories and adventure novels about his childhood, these are "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" (1876) and "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" (1885). Twain is still one of America's, and indeed the world's, best and most beloved writers. His works have been and are still being published in many languages around the world.
Ulysses S. Grant, born Hiram Ulysses Grant, was an American politician and military leader who was the 18th President of the United States (March 4, 1869 - March 4, 1877).
Grant's father was a tanner and enrolled his son in the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. Ulysses Grant distinguished himself in the Mexican-American War, then fought in the Civil War, was a brigadier general, and was given command of the District of Southeast Missouri. In March, 1864, Grant became lieutenant general and was given command of all the armies of the United States. In 1866, he was promoted to the newly established rank of general in the U.S. Army.
Grant continued as commander-in-chief after Lincoln's assassination and during the administration of U.S. President Andrew Johnson. However, the situation was such that Ulysses Grant won the next presidential election and became the 18th President of the United States on March 4, 1869. He was politically inexperienced and personally clean, but his time as president was marked by corruption and scandals. During his two presidential terms, Grant worked hard to re-unite the North and South, opposing the nascent Ku Klux Klan.
In 1877, after leaving the presidency, Grant traveled around the world with his wife, and everywhere he was received with glee. Then his attempts at business led to complete bankruptcy. Ulysses Grant spent the last years of his life writing his memoirs while battling poverty and throat cancer. With the help of writer Mark Twain, his two-volume work was published in 1885, two months before the author's death.
Jacob Levecq was a Dutch portrait painter of the Golden Age, a disciple of Rembrandt, and a member of the Dordrecht Guild of St. Luke. Levecq is known mainly for his portraits.
Marten van Cleve the Elder was a Flemish painter and draftsman active in Antwerp between 1551 and 1581. Van Cleve is mainly known for his genre scenes with peasants and landscapes, which show a certain resemblance with the work of Pieter Bruegel the Elder. Marten van Cleve was one of the leading Flemish artists of his generation. His subjects and compositions were an important influence on the work of Pieter Brueghel the Younger and other genre painters of his generation.
Les Levine is a naturalized American Irish artist known as a pioneer of video art and as a conceptual artist working with mass communication. In 1967, Levine won first prize for sculpture in the Canadian Sculpture Biennial.
Johann Peter Hasenclever was a German painter of the first half of the 19th century. He is known as a painter, a representative of the Düsseldorf school of art, who is considered one of the founders of German genre painting.
Hasenclever began his work by interpreting biblical, mythological and romantic subjects, but eventually found his calling in humorous scenes from bourgeois life, especially Pyrenean towns and cities. Among his famous works are "The Amusing Examination," "The Reading Room," and "The Trial of Wine," distributed in engravings and lithographs.
Max Slefogt was a German Impressionist painter and illustrator, best known for his landscapes. He was, together with Lovis Corinth and Max Liebermann, one of the foremost representatives in Germany of the plein air style.
Isaac Ilyich Levitan (Russian: Исаак Ильич Левитан) was a distinguished Russian artist, celebrated for his profound contributions to the world of landscape painting. Born in 1860, Levitan's work is emblematic of the Russian landscape genre, capturing the emotive and atmospheric essence of the country's natural scenery. His artistry is not merely a depiction of the physical landscape but an exploration of the human emotion intertwined with the natural world, making his work resonate deeply with art collectors and experts alike.
Levitan's ability to infuse his landscapes with mood and emotion set him apart from his contemporaries. His paintings such as "The Vladimirka Road," "Above Eternal Peace," and "Golden Autumn" are lauded for their technical brilliance and emotive power. These works are showcased in prestigious museums, including the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, highlighting his importance in Russian culture and art history. Levitan's mastery in capturing the subtle transitions of light and his delicate portrayal of the seasons convey a profound sense of place and time, offering viewers a transcendent experience.
As an artist, Levitan's influence extends beyond his canvases, contributing significantly to the development of Russian landscape painting. His work embodies a unique blend of realism and impressionism, reflecting a deep connection to the Russian countryside. For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Levitan's paintings represent not only aesthetic beauty but also a rich cultural heritage. His legacy continues to inspire and captivate audiences, underscoring his status as a pivotal figure in the art world.
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