James Abbott McNeill Whistler

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

“An artist is not paid for his labor, but for his vision.” ~James Abbott McNeill Whistler James Whistler was an American artist who lived in the latter half of the 19th century. He is best known for his paintings and etchings, which often depicted urban landscapes....
Marc Chagall

Marc Chagall

“In our life there is a single color, as on an artist palette which provides the meaning of life and art. It is the color of love.” ~Marc Chagall Marc Chagall (pronunciation) was a Russian-French artist and one of the most important figures in 20th-century art. He was...
John William Waterhouse

John William Waterhouse

John William Waterhouse was an English painter known for his romanticized depictions of mythology and classical subjects. His early career was defined by his paintings of female characters from literature and mythology, many of which were inspired by the work of...
John Everett Millais

John Everett Millais

“It doesn’t matter how beautifully a thing is painted, it is no good if it isn’t right.” ~ John Everett Millais John Everett Millais (pronunciation) was born on June 8, 1829, in Southampton, England. His father was a merchant sailor and his mother...
Jean-Honore Fragonard

Jean-Honore Fragonard

“I was in awe of Michelangelo’s energy. I felt things that I could not express. When I saw the beauty of the Raphaels, I was moved to tears, and I could scarcely hold my pencil.” ~Jean-Honoré Fragonard Jean-Honoré Fragonard (pronunciation) was a...
Jean-Francois Millet

Jean-Francois Millet

“It is the treating of the commonplace with the feelings of the sublime that gives to art its true power.” ~Jean-Francois Millet Jean-François Millet (pronunciation) was a French Realist painter, known best for his artworks that featured peasants and farmers in the...