Animal painter

Rosa Bonheur (1822-99), the celebrated French animal painter, was trained by her father, the painter Raymond Bonheur. In the 1840s and 1850s, following the example set by Géricault, she made studies at slaughterhouses in Paris and at horse fairs. She was a strong, singular character who gained police permission to dress as a man, apparently to avoid drawing undue attention while she worked. Her huge masterpiece, Le Marché aux Chevaux (1853; New York, Metropolitan Museum), won her great...

Learn all about the animal painter known for her gender-bending lifestyle and unapologetically feminist views.

Custom pet paintings by Canadian artist Zann Hemphill. Explore custom paintings of animals and commission your own here.

The depiction of animals in an artwork is as old as humanity itself. Some of the earliest representations are those found in the cave paintings of our ancestors, particularly about to hunting and daily interaction with wildlife. But as civilization evolved, so too did our relationship with the animal kingdom. No longer were animals strictly a source of sustenance, but rather famous muses. They came to represent ancient gods and goddesses (Bastet, the Egyptian cat goddess of war), spiritual…

In a career spanning more than half a century, Maine artist Dahlov Ipcar has written and illustrated more than thirty children’s and young adult books, starting with The Little Fisherman (by …

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The depiction of animals in an artwork is as old as humanity itself. Some of the earliest representations are those found in the cave paintings of our ancestors, particularly about to hunting and daily interaction with wildlife. But as civilization evolved, so too did our relationship with the animal kingdom. No longer were animals strictly a source of sustenance, but rather famous muses. They came to represent ancient gods and goddesses (Bastet, the Egyptian cat goddess of war), spiritual…

After pursuing a "dull career" in accounting, Sam Dolman realized his true calling and pursued animal painting. The move seems to have paid off. Meet our "Best in Show" Winner and explore his work.