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Winslow Homer: (1836 - 1910) American American Life and Landscape Painter| World Arts and Artists

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Winslow Homer was born 24 February 1836, died 29 September 1910, was an American landscape painter and illustrator, best known for his marine subjects. He is considered one of the foremost painters of 19th-century America and a preeminent figure in American art in general.   Largely self-taught, Homer began his career working as a commercial illustrator. He subsequently took up oil painting and produced major studio works characterized by the weight and density he exploited from the medium. He also worked extensively in watercolor, creating a fluid and prolific oeuvre, primarily chronicling his working vacations. Table of Contents Early Life and Education Artistic Career and Major Works Legacy and Influence Frequently Asked Questions Early Life and Education Winslow Homer was born on February 24, 1836, in Boston, Massachusetts. He began his artistic career as a self-taught ill...

Frits Thaulow (1847 - 1906) : Norwegian Impressionist Landscape Master

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  Table of Contents Introduction Early Life and Education Artistic Style and Themes Notable Works Legacy Frequently Asked Questions Introduction Frits Thaulow (1847–1906) was a Norwegian painter celebrated for his Impressionist landscapes that vividly capture the interplay of light and water. His works, often depicting serene river scenes and winter vistas, have earned him international acclaim and a prominent place in art history. Frits Thaulow was born 20 October 1847, died 5 November 1906, he was a Norwegian Impressionist painter, best known for his naturalistic depictions of landscape. Thaulow, who had specialized in marine painting, turned to Skagen's favorite subjects, the fishermen and the boats on the shore. Early Life and Education Born Johan Fredrik Thaulow on October 20, 1847, in Christiania (now Oslo), Norway, he was the son of a prosperous chemist. Thaulow pursued formal art education at the Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen and furthered his studies under Hans Gude a...