Maximilian Pirner (1853 – 1924) was a Czech artist known for his mythological paintings, which would often involve classical stories from ancient Greece or allegorical subject matter. Some of his paintings were rather “dark,” while others were very beautiful, often with female nudes. He studied both in Prague and Vienna. Share now! Source Views: 0
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Annie Swynnerton’s Allegorical, Figure and Portrait Paintings


Annie Louisa Robinson Swynnerton (1844–1933) was an English painter who mainly painted people, both real and fictional. She matriculated at the Manchester School of Art, Académie Julian, and also studied in Rome. Famous artist John Singer Sargent took a liking to her work and assisted Annie in becoming the first woman member who was elected at […]