Ulpiano Checa y Sanz (1860-1916) was a talented Spanish artist known for his work as a painter, sculptor, and illustrator. His full name was Ulpiano Fernández-Checa y Saiz, and he gained fame for using both impressionist and traditional techniques to create stunning historical paintings.
Hugo Fredrik Salmson (1843-1894) was a Swedish painter, famous for creating paintings of people and everyday scenes. He was born in Stockholm to Fredrik Ludvig Salmson, a businessman, and Maria Perlberg. Though he initially started out studying business, Hugo quickly realized his passion for art and decided to pursue a career as an artist.
Francesco Furini (1600-1646) was a prominent Italian painter from Florence, known for his work in both the Baroque and Mannerist styles. He began his artistic training with Matteo Rosselli, who also taught Lorenzo Lippi and Baldassare Franceschini. Furini’s style was additionally influenced by Domenico Passignano and Giovanni Biliverti.
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Paul Falconer Poole RA (1806-1879) was a well-known British painter from Bristol, famous for his subject and genre paintings.
Life and Work
Poole taught himself how to paint and became famous for his amazing use of color, poetic style, and dramatic flair. He first displayed his work at the Royal Academy when he was twenty-five, with a piece called “The Well,” which showed a scene in Naples. After a seven-year break, he exhibited again with “Farewell, Farewell” in 1837, and then with other works like “The Emigrant’s Departure,” “Hermann and Dorothea,” and “By the Waters of Babylon.”
Patrick Pietropoli, born in 1953, is a contemporary French artist renowned for his captivating cityscapes and delicate figural compositions. His works and paintings showcases the intricate architecture of some iconic and famous cities such as New York, Paris, Rome, and Venice. His paintings also capturing the intimate essence of the feminine figure. Pietropoli’s art achieves a harmonious balance between freedom and form, demonstrating his mastery in both areas.
