About the Artist: Henrietta Milan

Henrietta Milan: American Impressionist Artist

Born in Chicago, Illinois, Henrietta Milan is a celebrated American Impressionist artist with roots in Czechoslovakia and Poland. Raised in Chicago, she cultivated her passion for art while studying at Gage Park High School and DePaul University. After moving to Texas, Henrietta continued her education at the University of Texas at Austin. Now in her 80s, she resides in Texas with Jerry, her husband of over 60 years, and continues to create breathtaking works of art from her home studio.

Henrietta’s art is deeply inspired by her extensive travels across Europe, where she immersed herself in French Impressionism at the Louvre, the Musée d’Orsay, and the gardens of Giverny, France—Monet’s famed retreat, which she visited annually through 2001. Self-taught and deeply dedicated, Henrietta developed a distinctive style characterized by her use of a palette knife, creating richly textured, almost sculptural canvases. Her paintings are a vivid celebration of light and color, infused with energy and movement that bring her subjects—frolicking children, lush florals, and tranquil gardens—to life.

Henrietta opened her home studio to the public in 1979, launching a successful career that rapidly gained national attention. Her works are displayed in fine galleries across the country, with the Fort Worth Milan Gallery serving as her home gallery. Her art has reached international acclaim, with pieces residing in collections in Indonesia, Switzerland, Czechoslovakia, New Zealand, and Japan.

While she prefers to paint in the comfort of her home studio, drawing inspiration from photographs and curated images, Henrietta also accepts commissioned work for galleries and designers. Over her career, she has created 19 fine art reproductions and one sold-out limited edition print.

Henrietta is also dedicated to giving back to her community. She actively supports numerous charitable organizations, donating paintings, lithographs, and note cards to benefit local, regional, and national causes. Her generosity has contributed tens of thousands of dollars annually, earning her recognition from her hometown mayor, senator, and congressman in 1995 with a day named in her honor.

Henrietta remains as passionate as ever, actively painting in her home studio. Her stunning works, which embody the beauty and vibrancy of impressionist art, are available for purchase in our store—offering you the chance to own a piece of her remarkable legacy.