19th Century Art

'The Great Wave Off Kanagawa' is arguably Hokusai's most famous art work and an iconic piece in Japanese art history.

Sep 5, 2011 – Alice Ladkin

The Spanish master stepped back into his uncompromising madness and despair as he depicted the follies of humans at war.

Aug 17, 2011 – Egberto Almenas

An art history heavyweight, the 19th century painter (1796-1875) loved Switzerland. A recent publication examines Corot's ties to the Alpine nation.

Jan 14, 2011 – Gail Mangold-Vine

Manet's models included two famous courtesans, Nina de Callias and Mery Laurent.

Jan 8, 2011 – Lisa Sanderson

Manet was a rebel who liked to mix with the demi-monde as well as the upper classes. Two of his models were his wife, Suzanne, and Victorine Meurent.

Dec 31, 2010 – Lisa Sanderson