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Ibiblio: Web Museum: Gustav Klimt
WebMuseum provides a biography of Austrian artist, Gustav Klimt, along with images and discussion of his work.
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Ibiblio: Web Museum: William Merritt Chase
Web Museum profiles the American painter William Merritt Chase (1849-1916) and presents nine examples of his work.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: Thomas Eakins
A concise biographical sketch that examines the contributions of realist painter and Pennsylvania native, Thomas Eakins.
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Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online: Joseph Legare
Very detailed biographical reference source for information on Canadian painter, collector, and politician Joseph Legare.
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Cyber Spain
Discover the fascinating works of one of the world's greatest painters. Picasso's works have been admired and displayed throughout the world.
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Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online: Berczy
Comprehensive biographical information on Canadian portrait painter, William Berczy, whose early life was spent on colonization efforts in Upper Canada.
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: The Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan: Doug Morton
The Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan offers a biographical account of the life and career of Canadian artist Doug Morton, who was one of the Regina Five group that was known for their development of abstract art in Canada.
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The Mc Michael Canadian Art Collection: l.l. Fitz Gerald
Offers biographical facts on western Canadian painter L.L. FitzGerald (1890-1949), who eventually became a member of the Group of Seven.
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Early Renaissance Art
Here at Artcyclopedia you find a very brief explanation of the Early Renaissance along with many links out to the artists related to the movement.
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Ibiblio: Web Museum: Abstract Expressionism
This online museum page provides an overview of the artistic form of Abstract Expressionism.
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Ibiblio: Web Museum: Paris: West, Benjamin
This Webmuseum site provides biographical information on American artist, Benjamin West (1738-1820 CE). Includes images of "The Death of General Wolfe," and "A Domestic Affliction."
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: Horace Pippin
A concise biographical sketch that examines the contributions of African American painter and Pennsylvania native, Horace Pippin.
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Mira Godard Gallery: Christopher Pratt
Features images of paintings by Canadian artist Christopher Pratt with biographical details provided on his life and career.
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Centre Pompidou: Great Figures of Modern Art: Pablo Picasso
An account of the life and work of Pablo Picasso built around a selection of his works that helps us understand the role that Picasso played in defining much of the artistic practice of twentieth-century art. Includes a biographical...
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Ro Gallery: Benny Andrews (1930 )
A lengthy profile of artist Benny Andrews lists his career achievements and contains a discussion of his styles and techniques used in painting.
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Andreas.com: Hokusai (1760 1849)
This personal site gives a biography of the famous Japanese artist, Hokusai. It discusses his most famous work, "The Great Wave", and other works.
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University of Nebraska: Audubon
This site gives a brief biography of the famous artist John James Audubon and contains a couple of images of his paintings.
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The Josef & Anni Albers Foundation
A beautiful memoir of the lives and work of husband-wife artist team Josef and Anni Albers. Each artist has a biography and an extensive gallery.
Read Works
Read Works: The Making of a President
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about methods various types of artists used in order to determine what George Washington must have looked like. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in...
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: William H. Johnson's World on Paper
Information about William H. Johnson's life and artistic styles with images of his work.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Esther Before Ahasuerus by Artemisia Gentileschi
At a time where still-life paintings ruled the art world this leading 17th century female painter set out to break all the rules. Read about the artist and the story behind the painting.
CGFA
Carol Gerten Fine Arts: Jan Steen
Read about the artist and view his works. Click on the thumbnails to see the larger version of the picture.
CGFA
Carol Gerten Fine Arts: Winslow Homer
This presentation provides an extensive gallery of American artist Winslow Homer's work, as well as a link to biographical information.
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The Life of Michelangelo Merisi Da Caravaggio
This is a great informative site that contains an in-depth history of the artist's life as well as examples of his work.