John Singer Sargent, of American descent, was born on 12 January 1856 in Florence, Italy. Recognised as one of the greatest portrait painters of his time, Sargent stood out for his technical skill and his ability to capture the personality and essence of his models. He studied at the Academy

John Leslie Breck was born in 1860 on the Hong Kong Sea to American parents. He was an impressionist painter known for his landscapes and scenes of everyday life. Breck studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Munich and the Julian Academy in Paris. John is recognised for

Joaquín Sorolla was born on 27 February 1863 in Valencia, Spain. Recognised as one of Spain’s leading impressionist painters, Sorolla is famous for his luminous and vibrant depictions of landscapes, portraits and scenes of everyday life, especially by the sea. He studied at the San Carlos Academy of Fine Arts

BIOGRAFIA Henri Matisse (1869–1954) afirmou-se como uma das personalidades mais determinantes da arte moderna, exercendo influência profunda sobre a evolução estética do século XX. A formação inicial em direito foi rapidamente abandonada em favor da pintura, decisão que revelou uma vocação artística de alcance excecional. Estudou na École des Beaux-Arts

Henri Martin was born on 5 August 1860 in Toulouse, France. He was an important post-impressionist painter, known for his vibrant landscapes and scenes of everyday life. Martin studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Toulouse and later in Paris, where he joined the circle of Impressionist artists. His

Gustave Caillebotte was born on 19 August 1848 in Paris, France. Known for his central role in the Impressionist movement, Caillebotte stood out both as a painter and as a patron of the arts. He studied at the Paris School of Fine Arts and, in addition to his artistic training,

Giovanni Boldini was born on 31 December 1842 in Ferrara, Italy. He was a leading painter of the Belle Époque, known for his elegant and dynamic portraits of high society. Boldini studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Bologna and, in 1864, moved to Paris, where he established himself

BIOGRAFIA Georges Seurat (1859–1891) tornou-se um dos nomes fundamentais do neo-impressionismo. Formado na École des Beaux-Arts, dedicou grande parte da investigação artística ao estudo científico da cor, da luz e da perceção visual. Desenvolveu a técnica do pontilhismo, baseada na aplicação de pequenos pontos cromáticos que, observados à distância, produzem