Budden, Michael – In Front of the Plaza

Oil painting of three men in top hats visiting on a New York City street corner. Several horse drawn carriages on the street in the background.

In Front of the Plaza by Michael Budden Renowned New Jersey artist Michael Budden has built a distinguished career as a painter, initially focusing on the captivating wildlife found across North America. However, his current artistic focus has shifted towards capturing the vibrant scenes of New York City, the picturesque landscapes along the Delaware River […]

Budden, Michael – Heading to Central Park

Oil painting of a horse drawn carriage on a city street. It is a wet snowy wintery day.

Heading to Central Park by Michael Budden Renowned New Jersey artist Michael Budden has built a distinguished career as a painter, initially focusing on the captivating wildlife found across North America. However, his current artistic focus has shifted towards capturing the vibrant scenes of New York City, the picturesque landscapes along the Delaware River and […]

Baron, Henry Charles – Mother and Children

painting of young woman with two children by Fr. Henry Charles Baron. Oil on board.

Mother and Children by Henry Charles Baron Henry Charles Baron, a French artist born in 1816 and passing away in 1885, received his artistic tutelage under the guidance of his compatriot, Jean Gigoux. In 1840, Baron made his debut at the Salon with two captivating paintings that Théophile Gaultier lauded as “abounding with emotion and […]