Great Art & Artists
Look at our blog posts featuring some of the most renowned artists that have ever lived.
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Who Is the Swedish Artist Sigrid Hjerten (1885-1948)?
I first heard about Sigrid Hjerten when I visited an exhibition of some of her work in 1985 at the Sundsvall Museum in Sundsvall, Sweden. At the time, I loved her work so much I bought a poster that I have had hanging in my house ever since. Sigrid Hjerten is considered one of Sweden’s…
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42 Motivational And Inspiring Quotes by Vincent Van Gogh
Vincent Van Gogh holds a special place in my list of admired artists. His captivating works and his exceptional use of color never fail to amaze me. Yet, Van Gogh’s brilliance extends beyond his visual artistry; he is also renowned for his profound and insightful quotes about life and existence. These words offer a deeper…
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Who is the Swedish Artist Hilma af Klint (1862-1944)?
Every once in a while you come across a woman artist who was a true courageous trailblazer and visionary. That artist is the Swedish artist Hilma af Klint. Hilma af Klint was a Swedish woman artist who was painting revolutionary modern artwork for her time. A trailblazing, creative figure who kept her art and paintings…
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Who Was The Western American Artist Minerva Teichert (1888-1976)?
Every once in a while you come across the name of an amazing woman artist. I saw Minerva Teichert’s art many times when I attended Brigham Young University but I knew very little about her work or her life. As I have studied and gotten to know more about her, I have great adoration for…
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25 Facts About The Christus Statue Artist Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1844)
The Christus statue is one of the most well-known statues of Christ. The sculpture is the work of the 19th-century Danish artist Bertel Thorvaldsen. Bertel Thorvaldsen was born into poverty in Copenhagen Denmark. He was accepted to the Royal Danish Academy of Art at a young age. While he was there he won an award…
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22 Facts About Carl Larsson, The Swedish Artist, and Illustrator
Carl Larsson is an iconic Swedish Artist. If you travel to Sweden, you will find the reproduction of many of his prints and artwork on various products. He is like the Norman Rockwell of Sweden as he painted so many wonderful scenes from Swedish daily life in a way no one else has since. Carl…
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Henriette Ronner-Knip (1821-1909), Painter of Cats & Dogs
A fantastic woman artist that many may not know about is the Dutch artist Henriette Ronner-Knip. She is famous for her many beautiful paintings of dogs and cats. Henriette Ronner-Knip came from a family of artists. She became in charge of the family’s finances and other legal obligations at an early age, so she started…
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18 Facts About The Artist Carl Heinrich Bloch (1834 – 1890)
When I think of paintings that depict the life of Christ, I normally think about the Danish artist Carl Heinrich Bloch. Carl Bloch was one of the most important Danish artists of all time. One of Denmark’s greatest artists, Carl Bloch, almost did not become an artist. His parents wanted him to join the Navy,…
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17 Facts About the American Gothic Painting by Grant Wood
There is perhaps no other painting that stirs the emotions of so many Americans as the American Gothic painting painted by Grant Wood in 1930. From almost its outset, the American Gothic painting raised a host of emotions from positive to negative. Grant Wood’s painting, the American Gothic, has a Carpenter Gothic Style house with…
