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Pierre Bonnard – The “prophet” of Post-Impressionism
Pierre Bonnard was the leader of a group of Post-Impressionist painters who called themselves the Nabis, from the Hebrew word meaning “prophet”. Bonnard, Vuillard, Roussel and Denis, the most distinguished of the Nabis, revolutionised decorative painting during one of the richest periods in the history of French painting.
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The Social World of Élisabeth Louise Vigée-Lebrun
Élisabeth Vigée-Lebrun (1755-1842) was not only the rare woman of her time who integrated herself into the French Royal Academy of Painting, but also beloved portraitist to the aristocracy.
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Élisabeth Louise Vigée-Lebrun (English version) – W. H. Helm
Élisabeth Vigée-Lebrun was not only the rare woman of her time who integrated herself into the French Royal Academy of Painting, but also beloved portraitist to the aristocracy. Self-taught, Vigée-Lebrun knew how to get the best from her models, mastering painting effects to perfection and making use of a delicate and refined style.
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The Storming of the Bastille, a Turning Point of the French Revolution
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