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What can you tell me about Lawrence Alma-Tadema's style?
Lawrence Alma-Tadema's works are remarkable for the way in which flowers, textures and hard reflecting substances, especially marble, are painted – indeed, led him to be called the 'marbellous painter'.
What gave Lawrence Alma-Tadema inspiration for his style?
Lawrence Alma-Tadema's first visit to Italy developed his interest in depicting the life of ancient Greece and Rome, which fascinated him and would inspire much of his work.
Did anyone of note have anything to say about Lawrence Alma-Tadema's style?
As an artist of international reputation, Lawrence Alma-Tadema can be cited as an influence on European figures such as Gustav Klimt and Fernand Khnopff.
Are there any other interesting aspects about the Lawrence Alma-Tadema article?
One humorous story relates to one of Lawrence Alma-Tadema's paintings was rejected.
Why was one of Lawrence Alma-Tadema's paintings rejected?
Lawrence Alma-Tadema was a perfectionist. He worked assiduously to make the most of his paintings, often repeatedly reworking parts of paintings before he found them satisfactory.
What was the humorous story related to one of Lawrence Alma-Tadema's paintings rejected?
Instead of keeping the rejected painting, Lawrence Alma-Tadema gave the canvas to a maid who used it as her table cover.
What's the most fascinating aspect of the Lawrence Alma-Tadema article?
Lawrence Alma-Tadema amassed an enormous number of photographs from ancient sites in Italy, which he used for the most precise accuracy in the details of his compositions.

Question: Did he have any inspirations from other artists?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Lawrence Alma-Tadema have any inspirations from other artists besides Lawrence Alma-Tadema?