THE ART OF AUGUST Even though the summer sun is bright, you may have to concentrate to discover all the figures and details of In Full Sunlight, including his beloved model […]
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Arts Everyday Living: The Art of August–Rendezvous in the Park with an American Impressionist
When American Impressionist William Merritt Chase (1849-1916) created A City Park, he had recently married Alice Gerson, the two of them residing with his parents in Brooklyn, New York. One of […]
Arts Everyday Living: The Art of August–Take Your Pick! Zinnias, Hollyhocks, Dahlias Bouquet
THE ART OF AUGUST The French master Eugene Delacroix’s use of a rich, multi-colored palette was an inspiration for the next generation of Impressionists like Renoir and Monet […]
Arts Everyday Living: The Art of August–A Voyage Down the Seine with Impressionist Sisley
THE ART OF AUGUST Take a voyage down the Seine River with Alfred Sisley, one of the pioneers of French Impressionism. Relax and enjoy the view as it […]
Arts Everyday Living: Impressionist Hassam’s Immortal Friend—the Poet of Appledore Island
A few years before she died, American Impressionist Childe Hassam (1859-1935) immortalized his poet friend Celia Thaxter (1835-1894) surrounded by the summer blossoms she lovingly tended. For Appledore was her […]
Arts Everyday Living: Through Impressionist Eyes–Red Poppies in an Island Garden on the Sea
Title: Isle of Shoals Artist: Childe Hassam (1859-1935) Have you ever thought of living on an island? Way beyond land, only reached by boat, across miles of water. Surrounded by […]
