

Marie-Rosalie (Rosa) Bonheur (1822-1899)
Anna Klumpke, "Portrait of Rosa Bonheur," 1898, in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art Rosa Bohnheur was a revolutionary...
Aug 23, 2018


Cecilia Beaux Forum Literature Committee: Paths to Learning – Ways of Developing Artistic Knowledge
The love of learning has always been a powerful motivator for artists. The methods we use to gather knowledge and hone our skills are as...
Jul 31, 2018


Cecilia Beaux Forum Literature Committee: Dealing with Difficult Clients
As the story goes, Sargent declared a moratorium on Portrait commissions late in his career, fleeing the demands and irritations of...
Jul 23, 2018

Cecilia Beaux Forum Literature Committee: Welcome and Williamstown
A welcome to the Cecilia Beaux Literature Committee Blog as well as an examination of an inspiring trip to New England. The Literature...
Jul 10, 2018


A Celebration Two Decades in the Making
It is that time of year again to try and recap all of the incredible events and experiences of the Portrait Society’s annual The Art of...
Jun 14, 2018


Finding Your Way Through the Fog
This year the Portrait Society of America celebrated its 20th year of operation. A milestone for any business, but it is particularly...
Jun 14, 2018