
Paul Mantz
Articles

Sculpture
Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux: The Master of Movement and Expression
Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux emerged as a pivotal figure in 19th-century French sculpture, celebrated for infusing his works w…

Painting
Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps: The Life and Art of a 19th-Century Master
Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps was a complex and influential figure in 19th-century French art, celebrated for revealing the …

Painting
James Ward, the English Master of Animal and Landscape Painting
James Ward (1769-1859) established himself as a prominent English painter, particularly celebrated for his depictions of…

Sculpture
The Caffiéri: A Dynasty of Sculptors and Bronze Casters
This article reviews Jules Guiffrey's study on the Caffiéri, a prominent family of artists whose work spanned from the 1…

Drawing
Auguste Raffet: The Poet-Historian of Military Life
Auguste Raffet distinguished himself from academic schools by embracing the poetry of contemporary realities. Initially …