Vincent Van Gogh painted what he felt
On this day in 1853 the Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh was born. A recent biography suggested that his death at the age of 37... Read More
Theophile Gautier discovers hashish
On this day in 1846 the French journalist and poet Theophile Gautier wrote an account of his experiences at Club des Hashischins (Club of the... Read More
Edouard Manet picks up more than ideas
On this day in 1832 the French painter Edouard Manet was born. A major influence on later artists, Manet’s work represents the transition from Realism... Read More