Eugène Fromentin was a French artist, although he is mostly known for being a writer. He was born on October 24, 1820. He wrote about art, particularly critiquing the Masters. His perspective was unique since he himself was an artist; his comments had a personal … Continue readingThe Simoun by Eugène Fromentin
Domenichino was born on October 21, 1581 in Bologna, Italy as Domenico Zampieri, but due to his stature (or lack thereof), he’s been known as Domenichino ever since. (It means “Little Domenico.”) In addition to his lack of height, he’s famous for being a Baroque painter. Domenichino … Continue readingThe Sacrifice of Isaac by Domenichino
Aelbert Cuyp was a Dutch painter of landscapes, born on October 20, 1620. His whole family was one of artists, Aelbert the most famous among them. He was particularly inspired by his father, Jacob. Cuyp’s landscapes were often set in the gentle light of early … Continue readingThe Maas at Dordrecht by Aelbert Cuyp
Luca Giordano was born on October 18, 1634 in Naples. He was a Baroque painter and printmaker sometimes jokingly called “Luca fa presto,” which means “Luca paints quickly.” He was known for the vibrant color in his work, and as is evidenced by the paintings featured … Continue readingDream of Solomon by Luca Giordano
Childe Hassam was an American impressionist painter born on October 17, 1859. He received little formal training, but he did extensive traveling nationally and abroad in order to study the masters. He lived in France for a time so that he could take lessons, but … Continue readingThe Avenue in the Rain by Childe Hassam
“James” Jacques Joseph Tissot was a French artist and illustrator born on October 15, 1836. He was best known for painting fashionable women and Bible scenes. His father was a drapery merchant and his mother was a hat designer and devout Catholic, so the source … Continue readingThe Garden Bench by James Tissot
Martiotto Albertinelli was born in Florence, Italy on October 13, 1474. When he was twelve years old, he began to be tutored by Cosimo Rosselli with Fra Bartolomeo. Bartolomeo and Albertinelli became close friends and as they grew together, their styles became so similar that … Continue readingVirgin and Child by Mariotto Albertinelli
Jean-Antoine Watteau was born on October 10, 1684 in France. His style was Baroque, and he re-introduced color and a lively motion to his work in a time when the subject matter of art was much more rigid and less joyful. He painted Italian comedy … Continue readingThe Dance by Jean-Antoine Watteau
Frederic Remington was a man of many talents, to use the cliche–he was an American painter, sculptor, illustrator, and writer. His area of interest was the dying American West, his passion to bring the lives of cowboys, Indians, and cavalry to the eyes of the … Continue readingAiding a Comrade by Frederic Remington
Pierre Bonnard was born on October 3, 1867 in France. He was a painter and printmaker best known for his vibrant and dreamlike paintings, often depicting his wife. His passion was to paint scenes of intimacy, and from memory and notes–rather than the rehearsed quality … Continue readingThe Letter by Pierre Bonnard