Tag Archives: American artists

An Idle Afternoon with the ‘Parisian of Philadelphia’

Posted on December 21, 2021 by maryannadair

An Idle Afternoon (1884) American artist Julius LeBlanc Stewart, was born on September 6, 1855, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His father, the sugar millionaire William Hood Stewart, moved the family from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Paris in 1865, and became a distinguished … Continue reading →

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John Baldessari | What is Painting?

Posted on September 17, 2020 by maryannadair

What is Painting [Synthetic polymer paint on canvas (1966-1968) MoMA] Do you sense how all the parts of a good picture are involved with each other, not just placed side by side? Art is a creation for the eye and … Continue reading →

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There is Nothing Superficial About the Art of Eric Fischl

Posted on March 9, 2017 by maryannadair

American painter, sculptor and print-maker Eric Fischl was born in New York City on March 9, 1948. Fischl grew up in suburban Long Island until his family moved to Phoenix, Arizona, in 1967. His artistic education began at Phoenix College, … Continue reading →

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Would I Lie to you?

Posted on November 7, 2015 by maryannadair

“Manhattan” is an artwork by American artist Jonas Lie who was born in Moss, Østfold County, Norway; on April 29, 1880. He is best known for his colorful paintings of coastlines around New England and city scenes of New York … Continue reading →

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