One of the major figures in British painting in the first half of the 1800s, but usually ignored today. His oil sketches are exceptional.
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His studio was a recurrent motif which tells us much about his promotional activity, and his extended persona.
Delacroix’s famous painting of Marianne, personification of the French nation, does not stand alone. Here is a small collection.
A precocious painter who became more famous in Britain than in her native France, she liked painting powerful animals like oxen and lions.
For 15 years, his delicate nudes seen in dappled light were popular throughout Europe. They shocked the folk back in the US, though.
Known for his Impressionist landscapes and portraits, he also painted a couple of history paintings – under duress.
His meticulous paintings of farm animals transformed landscape practice, and created a new sub-genre.
It wasn’t until later in his career that he discovered his formula for success: putting farm animals into his landscapes.
First shown at the Royal Academy when only 10, this true genius had a colourful but tragically short life.
Putting oil paint into bladders allowed painters to take it out for use outdoors. But adding some media caused paintings to age badly and fall apart.
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