French artist and model Suzanne Valadon (1865-1938) learned the foundations of art from Impressionist masters such as Pierre-Auguste Renoir, obvious in her buoyant interpretation of blooming tulips.
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Arts Everyday Living: Discovering Unknown Artists—Blossoming Flowers in Winter
I know little about Nestor Gerans (nationality and dates unknown), except that he lived and worked in the 19th century, while Nakamura Tsune was Japanese, his dates 1887-1924. However, their interpretations of flowers are timeless, each work of art unique in its style and approach to nature.
Arts Everyday Living: Through the Eyes of Monet—A Floral Fantasy
French Impressionist Claude Monet (1840-1926) was a master of color, particularly in his depiction of flowers like the magical display of chrysanthemums in a multi-colored vase.
Arts Everyday Living: Through a Woman Artist’s Eyes–Flowers by A Window, A Lovely Child
Because of being a woman Danish artist Nicoline Tuxen (1847-1931) faced many challenges to further her career. She was renowned for her still lifes, particularly her often exquisite interpretations of flowers. Although Tuxen could produce compelling portraits too.
Arts Everyday Living: Through the Eyes of Renoir–A Sumptuous Bouquet, A Gift from the Garden
French Impressionist icon Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) created a multitude of flower still lifes during his long career. However, Basket of Flowers is one of his most sumptuous bouquets, overflowing with a variety of fleurs, particularly rich in color.
Arts Everyday Living: Through a Woman Artist’s Eyes-A Glorious Bouquet by a Mysterious Artist
I have little information on Anna Stanchi except that she was Italian and worked in the 17th century. Enjoy this incredible bounty of blossoms!
Arts Everyday Living: Through a Russian Artist’s Eyes—The Tenderness of Flowers
Russian artist Ivan Kramskoi (1837-1887) was particularly renowned for his portraits (one of his subjects was Leo Tolstoy), although his bouquet of flowers above demonstrates a deep love of nature.
Arts Everyday Living: The Most Elegant Flower—The Last Roses of Summer
Autumn is here but you might want to remember the last roses of summer in these two works of art by Croation Vlaho Bukovac (1855-1922) and Frenchman Dominique Hubert Rozier (1840-1901). Bukovac traveled widely, residing and working in Paris as well as Prague in particular; little information is available about Rozier.
Arts Everyday Living: East Meets West—Inspiration from an Impressionist to a Botanical Artist
Asian art has always inspired Western artists including British artist Marianne North (1830-1890), known for her detailed and vivid botanical studies plus American Impressionist Joseph De Camp (1858-1923), who often focused on women in colorful costumes and interiors.
Arts Everyday Living: Autumn is Arriving Soon—Through the Eyes of Flower Specialists
American artist George Cochran Lambdin (1830-1896) and French master Henri Fantin-Latour (1836-1904) were both flower specialists, celebrating all the seasons with floral bouquets including the delicate mallows below that bloom into mid-autumn.
