painters
About Johannes Vermeer Art
Johannes Vermeer of Delft was one of the most talented painters in the Dutch Golden Age. He created a number of paintings in the 17th century. His work shows everyday life in the city of Delft in the Netherlands. His work and life had been forgotten for centuries, but now Vermeer is considered to be one of the greatest painters.
This site is dedicated to this artist, whose life and visions are partly a great mystery. View all of his paintings and see the city of Delft and Dutch life in the 17th century through the eyes of Vermeer. In addition to presenting all of Vermeer's paintings, this site aims to be a source of information for anyone who enjoys this artist's work.
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An Edward Hopper Scrapbook
This scrapbook, compiled by the staff of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, offers a glimpse into Hopper's life, his friends, and the paintings that have fascinated art lovers worldwide ever since Hopper first came to prominence during the mid 1920s.
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