French Impressionist icon Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) was a master portraitist, especially of women, often attired in colorful, fashionable hats.
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Arts Everyday Living: Through the Eyes of Monet—The Multi-Colored Cliffs of Normandy
French Impressionist icon Claude Monet is often associated with luminous renderings of the often calm and serene Seine River. However, he had a strong bond with the sea, expressing the dramatic multi-colors of the striking cliffs of the coast of Normandy, where he grew up.
Arts Everyday Living: Through the Eyes of a French Impressionist–the Radiance of Autumn
French Impressionist Alfred Sisley (1839-1899), like the rest of his colleagues, captured the often rich colors and radiant light of the changing seasons throughout the year.
Arts Everyday Living: Degas and the Ballet—Backstage at the Theater
French Impressionist master Edgar Degas (1834-1917) depicted his memorable ballerinas not only performing under the bright lights of the theater, but also backstage in private moments as seen above.
Arts Everyday Living: Through the Eyes of Monet—Poppies are Forever!
Poppies are forever! At least through the eyes of French master Impressionist Claude Monet (1840-1926), whether he was living in Argenteuil in the 1870s or Giverny a decade later.
Arts Everyday Living: Degas, the Artiste of the Dance—On the Stage at the Paris Ballet
Although French Impressionist Edgar Degas (1834-1917) was inspired by a variety of subjects during his artistic career, the theme of the ballet is most closely identified with him.
Arts Everyday Living: Through the Eyes of Monet—Sailboats at Sea
French Impressionist master Claude Monet (1840-1926) loved the sea; the painting above is an early interpretation of this theme.
Arts Everyday Living: Happy Birthday Mary Cassatt! The Joy of Art
Originally posted on February 6, 2016. Happy Birthday Mary Cassatt, born May 22, 1844! THE ART OF PASTEL THE GENIUS OF CASSATT I have touched with a sense of art some people—they felt the love and the life. Can you offer me anything to compare to that joy for an artist? Mary Cassatt […]
Arts Everyday Living: Through the Eyes of Cassatt–Tribute to a French Girl
Few artists could rival the portraits of children by American Impressionist Mary Cassatt (1844-1926).
Arts Everyday Living: Through an Impressionist’s Eyes–A Sunlit Lane
Gustave Caillebotte (1848-1894) is increasingly acknowledged as one of the leading artists of the French Impressionist movement, creating both Parisian cityscapes and country scenery.
