Life Class Collection

Atelier de David, 1814 (oil on canvas)
QED26070 Atelier de David, 1814 (oil on canvas) by Cochereau, Leon Mathieu (1793-1817); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Interior of Davids studio at the College des Quatre Nations)

Sir William Goscombe John, 1902 (oil on canvas)
NGW342630 Sir William Goscombe John, 1902 (oil on canvas) by Roilos, Georgios (1867/68-1928); National Museum Wales; (add.info)

Fashionable woman in cornett hat at an art class, 1801 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986641 Fashionable woman in cornett hat at an art class, 1801 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Fashionable woman in cornett hat at an art class)

Part of Plafond (painted ceiling) of the Museum of Historical Art Vienna (colour photogravure)
3657073 Part of Plafond (painted ceiling) of the Museum of Historical Art Vienna (colour photogravure) by Munkacsy, Mihaly (1844-1900) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Life Class of the Artist William M Chase (b / w photo)
5215347 Life Class of the Artist William M Chase (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Life Class of the Artist William M Chase)

Ilya Repin teaching a life class at the Imperial Academy, St
489147 Ilya Repin teaching a life class at the Imperial Academy, St. Petersburg, 1898 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer

The Female School of Art, Queen-Square, the Life Class (engraving)
1588743 The Female School of Art, Queen-Square, the Life Class (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Female School of Art, Queen-Square, the Life Class)

Students Modelling Class (b / w photo)
3102038 Students Modelling Class (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Students Modelling Class)

The Life Class, 1917 (litho)
874624 The Life Class, 1917 (litho) by Bellows, George Wesley (1882-1925); 35.08 x48.74 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Museum purchase; American, out of copyright

A Cossack and his horse pose for art students in the class of Professor
489146 A Cossack and his horse pose for art students in the class of Professor Semionovich-Samokish, a specialist in military themes, Academy of Arts, St

Opening of the New Wing of University College, London (engraving)
1037632 Opening of the New Wing of University College, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the New Wing of University College, London)

Students painting in a life class in Birminghams Art College. Glass negs taken January 1959

Pennsylvania: the life Class in the Philadelphia School of Design for Women
Pennsylvania: the " life" Class in the Philadelphia School of Design for Women

Drawing from Life at the Royal Academy (coloured engraving)
XCF268662 Drawing from Life at the Royal Academy (coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, T.(1756-1827) & Pugin, A.C. (1762-1832) (after); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

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"Capturing Life's Essence: A Glimpse into the Artistic Journey" Step back in time to Atelier de David, 1814, where the strokes of an oil on canvas masterpiece come alive. Immerse yourself in a fashionable woman's world as she dons a cornett hat at an art class in 1801, beautifully depicted through a handcoloured copperplate engraving. Look up and marvel at the intricate Plafond painted ceiling of the Museum of Historical Art Vienna, transported there by a mesmerizing colour photogravure. Witness the dedication and passion within William M Chase's life class captured in a timeless black and white photo. Ilya Repin himself imparts his wisdom to eager students at the Imperial Academy, St Petersburg, creating an atmosphere brimming with creativity. Enter The Female School of Art at Queen-Square where women break barriers through their pursuit of artistic excellence showcased through an enchanting engraving. Observe students intently modeling for their peers in a monochromatic photograph that speaks volumes about their commitment to honing their craft. Transported to 1917 through lithography, experience The Life Class - its energy palpable as artists bring forth emotions onto canvases. Witness how even Cossacks and horses become muses for aspiring artists under Professor's guidance. Celebrate progress as University College London unveils its new wing amidst grandeur and inspiration captured vividly in engravings. Birmingham's Art College becomes a sanctuary for budding painters who find solace while painting during life classes. Pennsylvania witnesses empowerment as Philadelphia School of Design for Women hosts its vibrant life class - fostering creativity without boundaries. In these glimpses into various life classes throughout history, we witness not only technical skills being refined but also souls being bared onto canvases; it is here that art truly imitates life itself.