Francesco Hayez (1791-1882) | Romantic painter

Francesco Hayez🎨 (10 February 1791 - 21 December 1882) was an Italian painter🎨, the leading artist of Romanticism in mid-19th-century Milan, renowned for his grand historical paintings, political allegories and exceptionally fine portraits.

Hayez came from a relatively poor family from Venice.

Ferdinand Max Bredt | Orientalist painter

Ferdinand Max Bredt (1860-1921) is regarded as one of Germany's foremost Orientalist painters of the 19th century.

Like many of his compatriots who were interested in the world of the Orient, he travelled extensively in Greece, Turkey and Tunisia, recording his journeys on both paper and canvas.

His works often depict the everyday life in the harem and its inhabitants - luxuriant scenes graced by richly attired odalisques.

Asit Kumar Patnaik, 1968 | Figurative painter

Asit Kumar Patnaik, Indian painter, was born in Orissa. A National Scholar and MFA topper from BHU, he has received several provincial and national awards, the latest being a grand felicitation from the Government College of Art and Crafts, his alma mater in Khallikote, Orissa.

A semi-realistic figurative painter, Patnaik has enjoyed much critical acclaim and popular appreciation over the past few years.

Rodolfo Ledel, 1939

Brazilian painter🎨 Rodolfo Ledel was born in Porto Alegre. Begins to attend electrical engineering URGS but abandons his studies in 1964.

Dedicated to the trade for many years. In parallel paints pictures, which trades in your own shop. Its hobby photography, which do not engage in and that earns him participation in international fairs and winning major awards🎨.

John Singer Sargent (1856-1925)

John Singer Sargent was an American artist, considered the "leading portrait painter of his generation" for his evocations of Edwardian Era luxury.

- The Edwardian Period corresponds to the French Belle Époque period. Despite its brief pre-eminence, the period is characterised by its own unique architectural style, fashion, and lifestyle. Art Nouveau had a particularly strong influence.

Genevieve Blais | Art history in the Time of Covid-19

"We could all use a smile in lieu of recent events, so I decided to update art history for 2020" - Genevieve Blais.

Canadian artist🎨 reimagined famous paintings to see what they’d look like if they were painted during the Coronavirus Crisis.

Alexander Averin, 1952 | Plein Air painter

Russian painter🎨 Alexander Averin / Александр Аверин was born in Noginsk, near Moscow.

The main theme of Alexander Averin’s painting are genre scenes with charming Russian young ladies against blossoming meadows and gardens, shady river coasts and sea landscapes.

Plot of the paintings is filled with sincere warmth and cordial feelings towards children.

Anatoly Metlan, 1964 | Mediterranean paysages

Anatoly Metlan was born in Yalta, a southern Ukranian city.

He developed an interest in art at a young age, and was encouraged by his parents who also had a love of art.

His talents were recognized and he attended a high school specializing in the arts.

He graduated high school in 1985 and went to Krivoi Rog University to continue his art studies.