Tag Toulouse-Lautrec
Albi Travel in the Footsteps of the Post-Impressionist Toulouse Lautrec Toulouse-Lautrec’s Famous Association with Montmartre 19th century Montmartre was the home of the post-impressionism painter Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec for most of his adult years. He loved this neighborhood. Toulouse-Lautrec was deformed and was a… Continue Reading →
Montmartre History – Its Artistic Past Montmartre was the place to be for any budding artist in the 19th century. Painters, dancers, writers, actors and musicians flocked to Montmartre from near & afar to make their mark in the art… Continue Reading →
Japanese Woodblock Ukiyo e Prints & Its influence on Impressionism The Japanese art movement called ukiyo-e, or “pictures of the floating world,” created an important link between the Western and Eastern art world. Ukiyo-e art is also the name for… Continue Reading →
Two Art Historical Fiction Novels about the Post Impressionist Suzanne Valadon Below are recommendations of two art historical fiction novels that focus on the unconventional life of the painter Suzanne Valadon. Suzanne Valadon’s determination to succeed as an artist in… Continue Reading →
Tips for Visiting the Van Gogh Amsterdam Museum The Van Gogh Amsterdam museum is Awesome! The Van Gogh Art Museum Amsterdam is one of my favorite art museums in the world. It offers a stunning collection of so many of… Continue Reading →
Pierre La Mure’s Novel About Henri de Toulouse Lautrec Pierre la Mure writes a wonderful novel called “Moulin Rouge”. The book ignites the imagination and romantic hunger of art-lovers seeking to be part of 19th century Paris. This period in… Continue Reading →
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec Biography Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec’s biography is a sad one. Although he is famous and loved today for his paintings and posters, during his life he lived as an outcast and was an unhappy man. Toulouse – Lautrec… Continue Reading →
What to do in Montmartre? Follow the Footsteps of the 19th Century Impressionists A trip to Paris is incomplete without a visit to the bohemian district of Montmartre. It was and still is a magnet for artists, writers, painters, musicians,… Continue Reading →
When travelling in Paris, I highly recommend that you visit the lesser known museum – Petit Palais. This museum is an architectural beauty dating back to 1900, situated on the avenue des Champs-Elysées. The impressive building was built for the… Continue Reading →