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  • Pieter Brugel, the Elder (1515- 1569)

    19th Jul 2019

    Pieter Brugel, the Elder (1515- 1569)

    Pieter Bruegal is considered one of the greatest Flemish painters of the 16th century, famous for his landscapes that were vigorous, and witty, often with scenes of peasant life that are particular…

    Published by Elizabeth Goodman

  • Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788)

    19th Jul 2019

    Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788)

    Thomas Gainsborough is an English painter that gained his fame in the field of portraits. His career echoes the opportunities that were becoming apparent to a painter in this time period, as self-port…

    Published by Elizabeth Goodman

  • Atkinson Grimshaw

    11th Jul 2019

    Atkinson Grimshaw

    When he was 24 years of age, Atkinson Grimshaw (born John Atkinson Grimshaw) decided to follow his heart, and left his job as a clerk in order to become a painter. Born in 1836, this English man wa…

    Published by Elizabeth Goodman