Broinowski, GraciusGracius Joseph Broinowski (1837-1913) was a Polish Australian artist and ornithologist known for his detailed illustrations of Australian birds and mammals. Born in 1837 in Walichnowy, Poland, Broinowski was the son of a landowner and military officer. He studied languages, classics and art at Munich University before embarking on a journey to Australia in around 1857. Upon arriving in Australia, Broinowski initially worked various jobs, including working for a publisher in Melbourne and sell...
Fuertes, Louis AgassizLouis Agassiz Fuertes (1874-1927) was a distinguished American ornithologist, artist and illustrator, celebrated for his contributions to the field of natural history. Born in 1874 in Ithaca, New York, Fuertes was named after the renowned naturalist Jean Louis Rodolphe Agassiz, reflecting his family's scientific heritage. His father, Estevan Fuertes, was a Puerto Rican astronomer and civil engineer, which further influenced his scientific pursuits. Fuertes developed a passion for birds an...
Ross, Marion T.Marion T. Ross, affectionately known as 'Penny', lived from 1881-1937. He was an illustrator from Illinois in Chicago, USA and provided artwork for comics. He was an early co-worker of Walt Disney and a friend of Richard Felton Outcault, with whom he created 'Buster Brown'. In 1908 he created the 'Mamma's Angel Child' comic strip which was very popular and appeared in 25 major newspapers in the USA, including the Chicago Tribune and the Baltimore American Newspaper...
Wright, Joseph, of DerbyJoseph Wright of Derby (1734-1797) was a pivotal figure in British art, best known for his dramatic use of light and shadow, which anticipated the techniques of later Romantic painters. Born in Derby, he received his initial training in London before embarking on a career that would see him achieve considerable acclaim. Wright's work often focused on themes of science and industry, reflecting the transformative changes of the Industrial Revolution. One of his most notable pieces, 'A...
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Broinowski, Gracius
Gracius Joseph Broinowski (1837-1913) was a Polish Australian artist and ornithologist known for his detailed illustrations of Australian birds and mammals. Born in 1837 in Walichnowy, Poland, Broinowski was the son of a landowner and military officer. He studied languages, classics and art at Munich University before embarking on a journey to Australia in around 1857. Upon arriving in Australia, Broinowski initially worked various jobs, including working for a publisher in Melbourne and sell...
Fuertes, Louis Agassiz
Louis Agassiz Fuertes (1874-1927) was a distinguished American ornithologist, artist and illustrator, celebrated for his contributions to the field of natural history. Born in 1874 in Ithaca, New York, Fuertes was named after the renowned naturalist Jean Louis Rodolphe Agassiz, reflecting his family's scientific heritage. His father, Estevan Fuertes, was a Puerto Rican astronomer and civil engineer, which further influenced his scientific pursuits. Fuertes developed a passion for birds an...
Ross, Marion T.
Marion T. Ross, affectionately known as 'Penny', lived from 1881-1937. He was an illustrator from Illinois in Chicago, USA and provided artwork for comics. He was an early co-worker of Walt Disney and a friend of Richard Felton Outcault, with whom he created 'Buster Brown'. In 1908 he created the 'Mamma's Angel Child' comic strip which was very popular and appeared in 25 major newspapers in the USA, including the Chicago Tribune and the Baltimore American Newspaper...
Wright, Joseph, of Derby
Joseph Wright of Derby (1734-1797) was a pivotal figure in British art, best known for his dramatic use of light and shadow, which anticipated the techniques of later Romantic painters. Born in Derby, he received his initial training in London before embarking on a career that would see him achieve considerable acclaim. Wright's work often focused on themes of science and industry, reflecting the transformative changes of the Industrial Revolution. One of his most notable pieces, 'A...
