Artist Edgar Degas - A mercurial master of movement There's more to know about Edgar Degas than his famous ballet scenes! We delve into the life of this volatile, but very talented, artist, draughtsman, printer, sculptor and photographer. Photo: Courtesy of edgar-degas.org.com
Inspiration Australian Realists and Impressionists l Around 1990, Tom Roberts, great nephew of impressionist artist Tom Roberts compiled a book - Australian Impressionist & Realist Artists. Artists Patrick Carroll, Paul Magogsy, Richard Weatherly (credits: DailyTelegraph.com.au; fayboydsfineartschool: (Credit: Richardweatherly.com.au))
Relationships Renoir: The man behind the paintings Renoir was much more than one of the world's greatest artists. His relationships with his friends and family portray a sociable, loving and loyal man who helped support Julie Manet and her cousins when they were orphaned. Image: Self Portrait (WikiArt.com)
Artist The prolific painter, Pierre-Auguste Renoir Bringing you the enchanting world as created by French Impressionist Renoir who painted landscapes, boating scenes, still life, nudes, families and children and social scenes. Image: Boats on the Seine 1892 (WikiArt.com)
Artist Postmen who Paint Bringing you the works of artists who were posties in a former life. Showcasing some examples of paintings by British aritst John Virtue and Australian Richard Claremont. Image "Summer Skies" by Richard Claremont (richardclaremont.com).
Artist Mary Cassatt - Her later life Part Two of Mary Cassatt's story showing her exceptional ability at painting women & children especially their facial expressions and poses of everyday life. In her print works Mary adapted the *ukiyo-e art* “floating world” school of print making.
Artist Mary Cassatt The world of Impressionist artist Mary Cassatt was thwart with personal and social constraints due to the times. But she rose to become one of the most respected Impressionist artists. Mary was born in Pennsylvania, America but spent much of her life in Europe.
Impressionsists Two Favourite Van Gogh Paintings Helene Kroller Mueller was so taken with Van Gogh’s work, she established the Kroller Mueller museum First Steps L’eglise In 1993 the National Gallery of Victoria featured First Steps to advertise its winter exhibition – Van Gogh – His Sources, His Genius and His Influences. Credit: vggallery.com
Impressionsists John Russell: Australia's French Impressionist John Peter Russell left Sydney for London to pursue a new career. 1881 he enrolled at the Slade School of Art. Russell later furthered his studies at Cormon's atelier in Paris training alongside Emile Bernard, Toulouse Lautrec, and Vincent van Gogh. Credit: artnet.com
