Rembrandt van Rijn

Frank Weston Benson

Vincent van Gogh was a Dutch post-impressionist painter who is widely considered to be one of the most influential artists in history. He is best known for his bold use of color and expressive brushstrokes in paintings such as “Starry Night” and “Sunflowers.” Despite his immense talent, van Gogh struggled with mental illness and poverty throughout his life, ultimately taking his own life at the age of 37. Vincent van Gogh was born on March 30, 1853, in the Netherlands and died on July 29, 1890.

Pierre-Auguste Renoir was a French artist and leading figure of the Impressionist movement. Born on February 25, 1841, in Limoges, France, Renoir developed a unique style characterized by vibrant color and loose brushstrokes. He is best known for his depictions of joyful scenes of leisure and socializing, including his famous “Luncheon of the Boating Party.” Renoir continued to paint despite suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, and he died on December 3, 1919, in Cagnes-sur-Mer, France, at the age of 78.

Frank Weston Benson was an American painter and printmaker associated with the Impressionist movement. He was born on March 24, 1862, in Salem, Massachusetts, and studied at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. Benson is known for his serene depictions of nature, especially his paintings of birds in their natural habitats. He continued to paint and teach until his death on November 15, 1951, in Salem, Massachusetts, at the age of 89.

Édouard Manet

Mary Cassatt was an American painter and printmaker who was closely associated with the French impressionist movement. She is best known for her intimate, domestic scenes featuring women and children and her skillful use of color and pattern. Cassatt was one of the few female artists of her time to achieve significant recognition and success. Mary Cassatt was born on May 22, 1844, in the United States and died on June 14, 1926.

Raphael was an Italian High Renaissance painter and architect known for his beautiful, harmonious compositions and exquisite draftsmanship. His most famous works include the frescoes in the Vatican’s Stanza della Segnatura and the Sistine Madonna. Raphael’s art had a profound impact on subsequent generations of painters, and he is widely regarded as one of the greatest artists of all time. Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also known as Raphael, was born on April 6, 1483, in Italy and died on April 6, 1520. 

Edgar Degas was a French impressionist painter known for his depictions of ballet dancers and Parisian life. He was also a skilled draftsman and sculptor, and his work often explored the tension between movement and stillness. Degas was known for his experimentation with different materials, including pastels and wax, and his art continues to be celebrated for its beauty and innovation. Edgar Degas was born on July 19, 1834, in France and died on September 27, 1917.

Édouard Manet was a French modernist painter who challenged the conventions of academic painting in the 19th century. He was a key figure in the transition from Realism to Impressionism and is known for his depictions of contemporary life, such as in “Olympia” and “Le Déjeuner sur l’herbe.” Manet’s work was controversial at the time but had a lasting impact on the development of modern art. Édouard Manet was born on January 23, 1832, in France and died on April 30, 1883. 

Michelangelo Buonarroti

Paul Gauguin

Paul Gauguin was a French post-impressionist painter who is best known for his vibrant depictions of Tahitian life. He rejected the traditional art world in Paris and sought inspiration from the exotic landscapes and cultures of Polynesia. Gauguin’s bold use of color and flattened forms were highly influential in the development of modern art. Paul Gauguin was born on June 7, 1848, in France and died on May 8, 1903.