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The Paintress of Macaroni s, 1770. Artist: Richard DightonThe Paintress of Macaroni s, 1770. A macaroni was a dandy who wore exaggerated fashions. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century
The Macaroni Painter, or Billy Dimple sitting for his picture, 1770. Artist: Robert DightonThe Macaroni Painter, or Billy Dimple sitting for his picture, 1770. The painter Richard Cosway paints a macaroni or dandy in this satire on exaggerated fashions of the day
Burlesque sur le burlesque, 1753. Artist: Paul SandbyBurlesque sur le burlesque avec privilege du roi December 1st, 1753. An art critic watches Hogarth painting a cherub pissing on the sparking chamber of a gun
An Ape painting an Ass, 1753. Artist: George BickhamAn Ape painting an Ass, 1753. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)
The Battle of the Pictures, 1745. Artist: William HogarthThe Battle of the Pictures, 1745. The bearer hereof is entitled (if he thinks proper) to be a bidder for Mr Hogarths pictures, which are to be sold on the last day of this month
Episodes of the Life of Famous Painters: Hans Holbein, (c1900). The queen and her lady-in-waiting wish to be painted in Greek costume by Holbein (1497-1543), without being recognised
Episodes of the Life of Famous Painters: Durer, (c1900). Procession in honour of Durer (1471-1528). Durer shows his masterpiece. French advertisement for Liebigs extract of meat
Renaissance Art in Italy: Antonio Allegri, (c1900). Correggio (c1489-1534), born Antonio Allegri, completing his famous work The Holy Night in front of amazed pupils
The Removal Of The Painter, (1885). Artist: JeauratThe Removal Of The Painter, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)
Eva Gonzales, 1870. Artist: Manet, Edouard (1832-1883)Eva Gonzales, 1870. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London
Two Boys before an Easel, c. 1645. Artist: Oost, Jacob van, the Elder (1601-1671)Two Boys before an Easel, c. 1645. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London
Portrait of a painter in front of his easel, c. 1630. Artist: Codde, Pieter (1599-1678)Portrait of a painter in front of his easel, c.1630. Found in the collection of the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam
The studio of the artist at Rue de La Condamine, 1870. Artist: Bazille, Frederic (1841-1870)The studio of the artist at Rue de La Condamine, 1870. Found in the collection of the Musee d Orsay, Paris
Studio of the painter. Artist: Platzer, Johann Georg (1704-1761)Studio of the painter. Found in the collection of the Schloss Fuschl Collection
View from the Artists Studio in Alservorstadt toward Dornbach, 1836. Artist: Alt, Jakob (1789-1872)View from the Artists Studio in Alservorstadt toward Dornbach, 1836. Found in the collection of the Albertina, Vienna
Self-portrait, c1604. Artist: Annibale CarracciSelf-portrait, c1604. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg
Sir Anthonis van Dyck painting a Portrait, 1853. Artist: Andre PlumotSir Anthonis van Dyck painting a Portrait, 1853. Plumot, Andre (1829-1906). Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Kaluga
Visit in an Artists Atelier, 1659. Artist: Job Adriaensz BerckheydeVisit in an Artists Atelier, 1659. Berckheyde, Job Adriaensz (1630-1693). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg
Yakov Polonsky, Russian poet, working at an easel, c1890. Artist: Sergei Dmitrievich BotkinYakov Polonsky, Russian poet, working at an easel, c1890. Polonsky (1820-1898) was a leading poet in the Romantic tradition of Pushkin
A artist from Linz painting the Limberg Dam, Austria, c1947-1951. The dam, part of a large hydroelectricity project, was built with the assistance of the Marshall plan
A Woman seated Drawing, c1649-1667. Artist: Gabriel MetsuA Woman seated Drawing, c1649-1667. The scene illustrates the early stage of an artists training when the pupil has to practice drawing after sculptures and prints, National Gallery, London
Equestrian Portrait of a Nobleman as Protector of the Arts, c1699-1748. Artist: Ignaz SternEquestrian Portrait of a Nobleman. Small Full Length, Wearing Armour, as Protector of the Arts, 1679-1748
Allegory, 1856-1923. Artist: Francois FlamengAllegory, 1856-1923
Neither more or less, 1799. Artist: Francisco GoyaNeither more or less, 1799. Plate 41 of Los caprichos. Los Caprichos were published in 1799 at a time of social repression
The Workshop of Corot, Young Woman with Red Blouse, 1865-1870. Artist: Jean-Baptiste-Camille CorotThe Workshop of Corot, Young Woman with Red Blouse, 1865-1870. From the collection of the Musee d Orsay, Paris
In the Studio, Anna Ancher, the Artists Wife Painting, late 19th-early 20th century. Artist: Michael Peter AncherIn the Studio, Anna Ancher, the Artists Wife Painting, late 19th-early 20th century. From a private collection
Artist working at an easel, 1828. Artist: JMW TurnerArtist working at an easel, 1828. From the Tate Gallery, London
Portrait of Thomas Faed in his Studio, 19th century. Artist: John BallantynePortrait of Thomas Faed in his Studio, 19th century. From a private collection
Portrait of Sir Francis Grant in his Studio, 1866. Artist: John BallantynePortrait of Sir Francis Grant in his Studio, 1866. From a private collection
Artist studio scene, (1680-1720?). Artist: Gerard ThomasArtist studio scene, (1680-1720?). Private collection
The Artist, c1845. Artist: Benjamin Waterhouse HawkinsThe Artist, c1845. An artist is shown at his easel. He is surrounded by other works of art and a bust on its pedestal. From Graphic Illustrations of Animals Showing Their Utility to Man, (London)
Vacation Amusements No 4, 1840. Artist: John DoyleVacation Amusements No 4, 1840. A young Queen Victoria and Prince Albert join the Duke of Wellington for some holiday sketching and painting
Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear, 1889. Artist: Vincent van GoghSelf-Portrait with Bandaged Ear, 1889. Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) painted this self-portrait after a quarrel with fellow artist Paul Gauguin (1848-1903)
Studio Interior, 1845. Artist: Octave TassaertStudio Interior, 1845. From the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris, France
Female School of Art, 1874. Artist: Joseph SwainFemale School of Art, 1874. An elegant young man with time on his hands poses for a roomful of young women in a straight reversal of the usual roles
The Mother of Invention, 1866. Artist: George du MaurierThe Mother of Invention, 1866. A statuesque wife poses for her artist husband, with a duster and brush in each hand. Their son, little Freddy, sits on his Papas shoulders
English Assassin Painted by France, 1864. Artist: John TennielEnglish Assassin Painted by France, 1864. The distance between France and Britain at this time is illustrated by the comment made by M Le Verrier
A bohemian artist in his studio, (1859?). A suitably bohemian artist stands in his attic with the tools of his craft all about
The Artist in the Country (Appletons Journal, Vol. I), June 19, 1869
Portrait of J. Savile Lumley, Madrid, 1859. Creator: Gustave PenabertPortrait of J. Savile Lumley, Madrid, 1859