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Apr 30, 2024 · John James Audubon (born April 26, 1785, Les Cayes, Saint-Domingue, West Indies [now in Haiti]—died January 27, 1851, New York, New York, U.S.) was an ornithologist, artist, and naturalist who became particularly well known for his drawings and paintings of North American birds.
6 days ago · Ukiyo-e was central to forming the West's perception of Japanese art in the late 19th century, particularly the landscapes of Hokusai and Hiroshige.
5 days ago · Audubon’s exquisite bird paintings owe a debt to classical European art. John James Audubon painted this study of a great egret in 1832 for the engraver Robert Havell Jr., who created the...
Apr 16, 2024 · Alexander Wilson (born July 6, 1766, Paisley, Renfrew, Scot.—died Aug. 23, 1813, Philadelphia) was a Scottish-born ornithologist and poet whose pioneering work on North American birds, American Ornithology, 9 vol., (1808–14), established him as a founder of American ornithology and one of the foremost naturalists of his time.
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5 days ago · 19th century. An 1835 illustration of power loom weaving, as part of the Industrial Revolution. The 19th century began on 1 January 1801 (represented by the Roman numerals MDCCCI), and ended on 31 December 1900 (MCM). The 19th century was characterized by vast social upheaval.
Apr 29, 2024 · Impressionism, a broad term used to describe the work produced in the late 19th century, especially between about 1867 and 1886, by a group of artists who shared a set of related approaches and techniques. The founding Impressionist artists included Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Camille Pissarro, Alfred Sisley, Edgar Degas, and Berthe ...
Apr 25, 2024 · Many of the artists featured in Luminous Landscapes such as John Varley (British, 1778 - 1842), Paul Sandby (British, 1725 - 1809) and David Cox Sr. (British, 1783 - 1859) were instrumental in elevating the status of watercolor painting over the century as it was brought to its full maturity in England and became a celebrated medium.
