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Caspar David Friedrich: The Painter of Contemplative Landscapes
by Neha VashisthaSeeking spirituality through the contemplation of nature, extending the bounds of trees, mountains, hills and crashing waves beyond just a beautiful view, the German artist, Caspar David Friedrich, is celebrated as one of the greatest Romantic painters of the 19th century.
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JEAN-AUGUSTE-DOMINIQUE INGRES: CONSERVATOR OF THE GOOD DOCTRINE
by Neha VashisthaReligiously following the technicalities of antiquity to conserve the classical tradition of Raphael and Nicolas Poussin, the French Neoclassical painter, Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, was acclaimed as the icon of cultural conservatism in 19th-century France.
Best-known for his society portraits and female nudes, Ingres was born on August 29, 1780, Montauban, France.
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CONSTANT TROYON: THE ANIMALIER OF BARBIZON SCHOOL
by Neha VashisthaDepicting the grazing animals in an atmospheric landscape with unique color blending and picture harmonization skill, the French Realist Painter, Constant Troyon, is celebrated as one of the leading animal painter of Nineteenth century.
Famous for his realistic paintings, the artist was born on August 28, 1810, in Sèvres, near Paris.