Thomas Cole’s painting, “Mount Aetna From Taormina,” was created in 1842 and is a fine example of Romanticism in landscape art. The oil on canvas painting measures 32 x 48 cm and provides a detailed study of the ruins of an amphitheater with light pencil marks in the background outlining the summit of Mount Aetna. …
Two Horizons, A Thousand is a painting by Italian artist Francesco Clemente. This abstract piece was created in 1978 and is based on the view of an ocean from the beach. The painting is now part of a private collection and showcases Clemente’s unique style and exploration of spiritual and sexual themes. Clemente is known …
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Francesco Clemente’s “Twins” is an aquatint printed in colors on Somerset paper. The work was executed in 1987 and is numbered 14/15, indicating that it is part of an edition of only fifteen copies. The artwork depicts two figures, both resembling the artist himself, standing side by side while facing opposite directions. One figure is …
Francesco Clemente is an Italian artist known for his dreamlike paintings based on esoteric themes of sexuality and spirituality. In 1980, he created a painting called “The Sun,” which showcases his unique style with the use of traditional art and culture from India. This artwork is characterized by its formal experimentation with symbols, portraiture, and …
Francesco Clemente, a contemporary Italian artist, created the painting “Under The Hat” in 1978. The painting is an example of his dreamlike and esoteric style, which explores themes such as sexuality and spirituality. Clemente’s works are characterized by their vibrant colors, use of symbols and portraiture, and intense portrayals of the human figure. “Under The …
In 1983, Italian artist Francesco Clemente created a watercolor artwork titled “Brotherhood.” The piece, part of his Transavanguardia and Neo-Expressionist style, features vibrant colors on two sheets of joined paper. This artwork showcases elements of different cultures that influence Clemente’s eclectic style, including traditional Indian art and culture. Clemente has exhibited extensively throughout his career, …
Italian contemporary artist Francesco Clemente created a dreamlike painting in 1982 entitled Fire. Known for his esoteric themes of sexuality and spirituality, Clemente’s work is associated with the Neo-Expressionist movement. His experimentation with symbols, portraiture, and the human figure can be seen in this famous piece. Fire was one of Clemente’s early large canvases that …
Francesco Clemente, a renowned Italian contemporary artist, is known for his dramatic figural imagery and dreamlike paintings. One of his famous works is the painting titled “Three Dead Soldiers,” created in 1983 using pastels. It contrasts darker hues with lighter greens and yellows, providing an emotional and painful look. Clemente has lived in various countries …
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Francesco Clemente’s Bestiary is a set of large ink drawings that were created in 1978. The artist drew himself without using any photographic references and utilized paper the size of a wall in his Rome apartment. These works were part of a series of images featuring the artist and other elements. Francesco Clemente is an …
Francesco Clemente’s “Midnight Sun” painting from 1982 is a part of the Transavantgarde movement, known for its figurative style. The painting explores the themes of esoteric sexuality and spirituality, influenced by traditional Indian art and culture. Clemente worked in various artistic media including drawing, fresco, graphics, mosaic, oils, and sculpture. He collaborated with famous artists …
Frederic Edwin Church, an American landscape painter, created “Rainy Season in the Tropics” in 1866. Commissioned by New York art dealer Michael Knoedler, the oil on canvas painting measures 56 1/4 x 84 1/4 inches and is currently part of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco collection. The artwork features a natural landscape with …
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Frederic Edwin Church, one of America’s greatest landscape artists, created The Heart of the Andes in 1859. This large oil-on-canvas painting is almost ten feet wide and more than five feet high. It depicts an idyllic South American Andean landscape that Church visited twice, portraying a romanticized image of the mountain range. One of the …
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Frederic Edwin Church’s painting, Niagara Falls, from the American Side, completed in 1867, is considered one of the most outstanding landscape paintings of its era. The painting depicts a thundering cascade of water pouring down Niagara Falls from the American side. It captures a symbol of America’s identity at a time when industry and civilization …
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La Magdalena is an oil on canvas painting measuring 28 x 42 inches, created by Frederic Edwin Church in 1854. It depicts a scene along the Magdalena River in South America, showcasing Church’s fascination for landscapes and intangible qualities of different locations. Church was an American artist who was influenced by his travels to various …
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In 1864, American landscape painter Frederic Edwin Church completed what would later become one of his most renowned works, a painting of Chimborazo. This study of the Ecuadorian mountain was based on Church’s second trip to South America in 1857, during which he visited the village of Babahoyo in western Ecuador where Chimborazo is located. …
The Aurora Borealis is a stunning painting created by Frederic Edwin Church in the year 1865. The artwork, measuring 142.3 by 212.2 centimeters, is owned by the Smithsonian American Art Museum and depicts an Arctic expedition led by Isaac Israel Hayes. The cold landscape dominating the painting is comprised of thick ice and hard snow, …
Sea Form is a captivating glass artwork that consists of three bowl-shaped parts interlocked with each other. The world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly created this masterpiece in 1985, using free-blowing techniques to produce the thin, transparent forms and spiral wraps of color that are characteristic of his Sea Forms series. The piece features mauve glass with …
Dale Chihuly is an American artist known for his innovative glass sculptures. In 1986, he created the Scarlet Lake Macchia with Hooker’s Green Dark Lip Wrap as part of his Macchia series. The word “Macchia” means spot in Italian, which refers to the brightly colored spots added to give a speckled effect. Pieces in Chihuly’s …
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Dale Chihuly, a renowned glass sculptor, created the White and Pink Seaform Set with White and Black Lip Wraps in 1985. This set was gifted to the Palm Springs Art Museum in memory of Sam Rubinstein in 2014. The Pink White Flower Form is one of the notable pieces from this collection that features a …
In 1980, famed glass artist Dale Chihuly created the Pilchuk Basket Set, a stunning collection of hand-blown glass vases/baskets. This set includes five unique pieces and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Chihuly, who founded the Pilchuck Glass School in 1971 with the support of Anne Gould Hauberg and John H. Hauberg, used this institution …
Dale Chihuly’s solo exhibition in 1978 showcased his Pilchuck Basket Group, inspired by Native American basketry. This innovative series is considered one of his most important works and features asymmetrical vessels with thin, undulating walls. Chihuly experimented with fire, gravity, and centrifugal force to create the pieces that he often grouped in sets. The Pilchuck …
Dale Chihuly’s Macchia series is a stunning exploration of unique color combinations achieved through the use of brightly colored spots for a speckled effect in his artwork. The series began with Chihuly’s desire to incorporate all 300 colors in his hotshop into his work, and he pushed the boundaries of possibility and scale to create …
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The Meat Day Meal is an extraordinary still-life painting created by Jean Baptiste Simeon Chardin in 1731. Chardin was a renowned French painter who specialized in still-life paintings that showcased his mastery of color, texture, and light. His works are considered to be some of the finest examples of 18th-century French painting, and they are …
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Marc Chagall’s painting “The Violinist” from 1911-14 depicts a whimsical and dreamlike scene with a fiddler as the central figure. The painting incorporates elements of Cubism, Symbolism, and Fauvism that were popular among Parisian artists during the 20th century. The composition features bright colors, distorted forms and floating figures that convey a sense of movement …
Soldiers is a 1912 Cubist artwork by the legendary artist Marc Chagall. This painting showcases male portraits of soldiers in line with that style of art genre. Made up of geometric shapes and angles, the piece itself is directional and bold. While the original painting is not available for viewing as it’s in a private …
The artwork, “Russian Village Under The Moon” by Marc Chagall, is a distinguished piece from the year 1911. It is crafted using oil on canvas, measuring 126 x 104 cm, encapsulating the essence of a nocturnal rural scene embedded with Chagall’s unique interpretation and dreamlike elements. Upon examination, the artwork embodies a composition that harmonizes …
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Paris Through the Window is a painting created by Marc Chagall in 1913. The painting’s main theme is Orphic Cubism, which his colleague Robert Delaunay influenced heavily. In the piece, we observe the Eiffel Tower standing majestically as it frequently does in Delaunay’s creations. Chagall uses this artwork to portray his mixed feelings about Parisian …
The Juggler is a significant artwork created by Expressionism and Surrealism artist Marc Chagall in 1943. The oil on canvas painting measures 110.5 x 78.7 cm and depicts a fairy tale scene with a cow, milkmaid, man, and wife. Chagall’s use of abstraction in the artwork is for decoration rather than analysis, contributing to the …
The Grey House is a significant artwork by the renowned artist Marc Chagall, created in 1917 in a Primitivism style. Chagall was influenced by Eastern European Jewish folk culture and integrated into the art society of Paris, where he met influential bohemians. In this piece, Chagall blended Cubist techniques with fantastical elements such as sinuous …
The Birthday by Marc Chagall is a 1915 painting that depicts the artist and his soon-to-be wife, Bella, floating in the air unburdened by gravity. The painting showcases Chagall’s unique style which was based on his idea of Eastern European Jewish folk culture. He composed his images based on emotional and poetic associations rather than …
The Garden at Les Lauves (Le Jardin des Lauves) is a painting created by the French artist, Paul Cézanne, around 1906. This masterpiece depicts the view from Cézanne’s studio terrace in Les Lauves towards the town. One of its notable features is the broad stroke of watercolor and distinctive profile of Mont Sainte-Victoire in the …
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French artist Paul Cézanne painted the Portrait of Antony Valabrègue in 1869-70. Valabrègue was a childhood friend of the artist who posed for him multiple times during the 1860s. The painting depicts a three-quarter-length figure against a plain background and features radical execution by Cézanne. The portrait caused controversy among the jury members after it …
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Still Life with Green Pot and Pewter Jug is an oil painting created by French Post-Impressionist painter, Paul Cézanne, between 1867-69. The painting is characterized by its use of olive jars, lemons, and colorful printed cotton cloths to create a sense of place. By exploring the relationships among objects in search of harmony and balance …
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French artist Paul Cezanne’s painting, “Young Man Leaning On His Elbow” from 1867-68, is a significant work in the art world. Cezanne is widely recognized as one of the most influential painters of the late 19th century for his handling of paint; he became more ordered and systematic with time. The painting portrays a young …
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Paul Cezanne’s The Feast is a 19th-century painting that presents a rich collection of colors and brushwork. As one of his earliest works, it explores the themes of Romanticism through the use of dark colors that express raw emotions. Cezanne’s artistry extends beyond just painting with his contributions to various subjects such as landscape, portraiture, …
The Negro Scipion is an enigmatic painting by the Post-Impressionist master, Paul Cézanne. The painting, which features a black model named Scipion, is thought to be either a fragment of a larger work or a preparatory study for another piece. Despite its uncertain origins, the painting is held in high regard by art critics and …
Uncle Dominique is the subject of a painting by Paul Cezanne, painted around 1866. In the painting, Uncle Dominique is depicted in a relaxed pose while wearing a simple cotton cap. This artwork is an example of Cezanne’s early work, which showcases his attention to form and color. The painting reflects Cezanne’s devotion to observing …
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Paul Cezanne’s oil painting, titled “Uncle Dominique as a Lawyer,” measures 65 x 54 cm and is held in the Musée d’Orsay in Paris. The painting is part of a series of portraits that Cezanne painted of his maternal uncle, Antoine Dominique Sauveur Aubert, in late 1866. During this period, Cezanne used thick layers of …
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Sugar Bowl, Pears and Blue Cup is a still life painting created by French artist Paul Cézanne in 1866. This early work displays many of the qualities that are now considered hallmarks of his later, more famous pieces. The painting features strong colors and bold brushstrokes applied with a palette knife, creating a textured and …
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Paul Cézanne’s Skull and Candlestick is an exceptional piece in the artist’s oeuvre. Although still-life paintings involving skulls were common at the time, Cézanne tended to avoid such props, preferring more ordinary household items. This painting is an exception to his usual practice and serves as a reminder of the fleetingness of life in European …
The Cincinnati Art Museum boasts of an impressive collection of paintings, including Paul Cézanne’s Still Life with Bread and Eggs. This realist painting was created in 1865, drawing inspiration from the Spanish and Flemish Baroque periods. It is considered one of Cézanne’s earliest works, showcasing his talent for still lifes. The painting depicts a basket …
Mary Cassatt’s painting, Woman in Black at the Opera, created during the impressionist movement, depicts a woman wearing black attire attending an opera in late 19th century Paris. This genre of painting often focused on feminine subjects and personalities. During this time, women would dress to be looked at when attending operas in Paris. Cassatt …
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Mary Cassatt’s painting “The Fitting – Young Woman Trying On a Dress” is a remarkable example of her artistry in depicting women and children. The painting was created in 1890-91 and showcases Cassatt’s perceptive portrayal of the private sphere of women. In this artwork, she focused on the figure of a young woman trying on …
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Lady at the Tea Table is an impressive art piece by American artist Mary Cassatt, depicting Mary Dickinson Riddle, Cassatt’s mother’s first cousin, enjoying tea at a table set with a gilded blue-and-white porcelain tea service from Canton. The painting is a prime example of Cassatt’s impressionist style and is part of the collection of …
Mary Cassatt, a trailblazing artist and the only American painter to exhibit with the French Impressionists, painted a self-portrait in circa 1880, which is one of only two known. The painting’s background, color contrast, and asymmetrical pose show the influence of her friend Edgar Degas. This artwork was created using gouache and watercolor over graphite …
Mary Cassatt’s Lydia in a Loge, Wearing a Pearl Necklace is an 1879 painting that has become one of her most famous works. The painting captures the scene of Cassatt’s sister sitting in a private loge at the prestigious Paris Opera House. Today, established as part of art history’s canon of great works, Lydia in …
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Mary Cassatt’s ‘The Letter’ is an Impressionist print created in 1890-91. The artwork showcases the patterns of a woman’s dress and wallpaper, combined with vibrant printing inks to manipulate space and formal elements inspired by Japanese art. Its subject matter reflects the artist’s focus on women indoors due to contemporary social mores restricting their activities …
Mary Cassatt’s The Lamp is a significant color aquatint, drypoint, and soft ground print created by the artist in 1890-91. This artwork is celebrated for its exceptional quality and intricate design. Cassatt was recognized for her insightful portrayal of women and children in art, which made her one of the few American artists active in …
Mary Cassatt was an accomplished artist in the nineteenth century, during a time when it was uncommon for women to pursue a professional career. One of her prominent realistic portrait paintings is “Portrait Of A Lady,” completed in 1877. The painting stands out among Cassatt’s other notable works, such as “The Bath” and “Summertime.” Influenced …
Mary Cassatt painted Woman Standing, Holding a Fan in 1878-79. The painting showcases an exercise in pattern and design with the woman’s dress forming the inverted shape of the fan she is holding. Cassatt’s interest in Japonisme, encouraged by Edgar Degas and Camille Pissarro, is evident as Woman Standing, Holding a Fan exhibits themes inspired …
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Mary Cassatt’s 1880-81 painting “Lydia Seated At An Embroidery Frame” features the artist’s older sister Lydia seated in profile, fashionably dressed and painted in loose brushstrokes. The piece, an oil on canvas, is part of the Flint Institute of Arts collection in Michigan and was gifted by the Whiting Foundation. Cassatt was an American painter …
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Mary Cassatt’s painting, A Woman and a Girl Driving, created in 1881, depicts two women in a horse carriage ride through the Bois de Boulogne. The painting showcases Cassatt’s unique ability to portray emotions in everyday moments. Cassatt was an American Impressionist living in France who was known for capturing domestic life and family scenes. …
Mary Cassatt’s series of prints, including The Bath, was heavily influenced by her exposure to Japanese art. The flattened picture plane and decorative patterning used in The Child’s Bath were the culmination of her investigation into this style. However, Cassatt also deviated from traditional Japanese art by incorporating a unique angle of vision inspired by …
Mary Cassatt’s painting “The Banjo Lesson” is a drypoint and aquatint with monotype inking created around 1893. The piece measures plate: 11 3/4 x 9 3/8 in.; sheet: 16 1/2 x 11 1/2 in. and is located at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Cassatt, who lived in Paris since her parents moved to live with …
Mary Cassatt, an American impressionist born in 1844, was known for her mastery of Impressionist technique. One of her famous contributions to the Eighth Impressionist exhibition in 1886 was “Young Girl at a Window,” which showcases Cassatt’s talent with a light color palette and free brushwork inspired by Japanese artwork. The painting features a young …
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Carlo Carra, an Italian painter and writer, painted “Still Life with Syphon Soda Water” in 1914 in the Dada style. He was a leading figure of the Futurist movement and is best remembered for his still lifes in the Metaphysical painting style. Carra was largely self-taught, but he briefly studied at the Brera Academy in …
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Carlo Carra’s Portrait of Marinetti, painted in 1911, is a notable artwork that captures the founder of the Futurist movement in Milan in 1909. Filippo Tommaso Marinetti’s modern character and competing qualities are powerfully portrayed by Carrà. He wanted to capture movement on canvas and believed that Cubism lacked vitality. The capturing of his subject’s …
Carlo Carra was a key figure in the Interventionist Demonstration that took place in 1914. The demonstration involved artists and intellectuals who were advocating for Italy to join World War I on the side of the Allied Forces. Carra, along with other artists such as Umberto Boccioni and Giuseppe Pellizza da Volpedo, believed that intervention …
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Carlo Carra was a renowned Italian painter and writer who made significant contributions to the Metaphysical Painting and Futurist Painting art movements. 1914 saw the creation of one of his most notable works, The Chase; an oil on canvas painting that depicts a chaotic scene with dynamic movement. The painting’s foreground features a group of …
Canaletto’s painting, Westminster Bridge, London with the Lord Mayor’s Procession on the Thames, is an oil-on-canvas masterpiece measuring 95.9 cm in height and 127.6 cm in width. The artwork showcases Canaletto’s expertise in veduta or view-painting to depict a stunning view of Westminster Bridge during the annual Lord Mayor’s Procession in 1747. The painting vividly …
The painting entitled ‘The Reception of the French Ambassador in Venice’ by Canaletto (Giovanni Antonio Canal) depicts the reception of Jacques Vincent Languet, Count of Gergy, who was the French ambassador to Venice during the 18th century. Canaletto was a skilled Italian painter known for his topographical paintings primarily featuring Venice, Rome, and London. The …
Les Orangers, painted by Gustave Caillebotte in 1878, is an oil painting that measures 155 by 117 centimetres and is part of the collection at the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston. As a prominent member of the French Impressionist movement, Caillebotte’s style was more realistic than others who belonged to the same artistic group. …
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This impressive still life painting titled “Fruit Displayed on a Stand” was created by the French artist Gustave Caillebotte, between 1881 and 1882. The artwork was commissioned by Albert Courtier for his dining room, and it currently belongs to the Impressionist collection at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. The masterpiece depicts a close-up …
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This article section describes Gustave Caillebotte’s painting titled “Villas at Trouville,” created in 1884. The painting, measuring 64cm x 81cm, is an oil on canvas artwork located in the Cleveland Museum of Art. In this piece, Caillebotte used a plunging perspective developed from his Parisian street scenes to depict the villas at Trouville on the …
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Boating Party, also known as “Oarsman in a Top Hat,” is a masterpiece painting by Impressionist artist Gustave Caillebotte. The painting depicts a group of people enjoying boat ride on the Seine river west of Paris. With its bold use of perspective and naturalistic style, the painting captures both the leisurely atmosphere of a summer …
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Man in a Smock, also known as Father Magliore On The Road Between Saint-clair And Etretat, is a painting created by Gustave Caillebotte in 1884. It features a man in a smock walking on a road between Saint-Clair and Etretat. Caillebotte was an important figure of the French Impressionist movement, born into wealth in Paris …
Gustave Caillebotte, a French painter and photographer born into an affluent Parisian family, had a passion for sailing. He won many regattas on the Seine and was influenced by other artists like Monet who also painted sailboats on the river. In his artwork, Caillebotte depicted sailboats in Argenteuil, near Paris. One notable work is Sailing …
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French Impressionist Gustave Caillebotte created the painting “View of Rooftops (Snow)” in winter 1878-79. The canvas measures 81x65cm, and it depicts a winter day in Paris with snow-covered roofs and a heavy grey sky. Caillebotte was part of the Impressionist movement that explored the effect of seasons on light and landscape, and he restricted his …
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Gustave Caillebotte’s Paris Street; Rainy Day offers a unique perspective on the bustling streets of Paris in the 19th century. Unlike typical Impressionist paintings of the era, Caillebotte employs an expanded perspective and bold use of angles. He experiments with tilted vantage points to create an almost photographic snapshot capturing a frozen moment in time. …
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Gustave Caillebotte’s “Boating on the Yerres” is an 1877 painting that features three kayaks on a stream, which widens as a wedge shape. This Impressionist artist, known for his early interest in photography as an art form, was also interested in Parisian scenes. Caillebotte’s “Paris Street; Rainy Day” uses bold perspective to create a monumental …
Gustave Caillebotte’s Perissoires sur L’Yerres” (Flat-Bottom Canoes on the Yerres)” is a painting that was exhibited at the fourth impressionist exhibition in 1879. The artwork depicts canoes on the Yerres river, with a calm and peaceful atmosphere created by the artist’s use of muted colors and smooth brushstrokes. Caillebotte was a member of the group …
Nasturtiums is a painting created in 1892 by renowned Impressionist artist Gustave Caillebotte. It showcases the artist’s masterful use of color and perspective to create a beautiful and mesmerizing artwork. The painting features natural hues of blue, lavender, green, and red silk that merge together to form a striking image. Caillebotte was part of the …
Gustave Caillebotte, a renowned French artist and avid gardener, drew inspiration from French gardens for his artwork. One of his masterpieces – The Garden at Petit Gennevilliers in Winter – depicts the scene of his own garden in winter. It is interesting to note that Caillebotte’s interest in floral subjects only took root during the …
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In a Cafe is an oil on canvas painting created by Gustave Caillebotte in 1880. It features a male figure donning baggy clothes and looking disenchanted while seated at a café. The painting was one of Caillebotte’s contributions to the fifth Impressionist exhibition, showcasing his bold use of perspective influenced by the emergence of photography. …
Gustave Caillebotte’s “A Balcony in Paris” is an oil on canvas painting created around 1880-81. The artwork features a unique depth, created by strong diagonals and blue-grey tones that contrast with splashes of color. Caillebotte experimented with bold perspectives, utilizing expanded viewpoints, sharp angles, and tilted vantage points to create a dramatic effect. The artist …
Laus Veneris, painted by the pre-Raphaelite artist Edward Burne-Jones between 1873 and 1875, depicts a queen in flame-colored robes with a golden crown on her lap. The painting shares a similar mood of sadness to Burne-Jones’s other works. The queen is portrayed in a love-sick state and her expression is pale yet strikingly beautiful. The …
Hope (unfinished), by Edward Burne-Jones, is a Renaissance-style allegorical painting of a lone female figure. It was one of the last large paintings created by the artist before his death in 1898. The painting is reminiscent of the graceful women depicted in Botticelli’s works and is based on an 1871 watercolour by Burne-Jones. The scene …
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Noontide in Late May is a watercolor painting by American artist Charles E. Burchfield from 1917. During that time, Burchfield painted an exceptional group of imaginative watercolors that reminded him of his childhood fascination with natural forces. Burchfield viewed nature as a source of revelation and wanted to capture and communicate distinct moods through visionary …
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Peinture/Nature Morte is a still-life painting created by Patrick Henry Bruce in his Paris apartment between 1917 and 1930. This geometric abstraction of the horizontal plane features cut fruit, a glass with a straw, block-like shapes, and an architectural column with clean lines, static clarity, and cool tonalities. The thick, tactile surface of the painting …
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Patrick Henry Bruce created a series of still-life paintings from 1917-1930, including the oil on canvas piece titled “Painting” from c. 1921-22. This American cubist painter was influenced by Cézanne, Cubism, and the Orphic Cubism of Robert and Sonia Delaunay in his work. Overlapping blocklike forms with unmodulated blues, greens, lavenders, and reds create a …
Romeo and Juliet is a watercolor painting from 1867 by the British painter Ford Madox Brown, depicting the scene where Romeo has to leave Juliet on her balcony. Brown was a 19th-century painter known for his historical subjects, taking inspiration from the Pre-Raphaelites in his style. The painting is small but rich in detail, showcasing …
The Garden of Earthly Delights is a triptych masterpiece painted by Hieronymous Bosch between 1490 and 1510. Housed in the Museo del Prado in Madrid, it has become one of the most recognizable works of art in history. The center panel, dating back to around 1504, depicts a voyeuristic and dreamlike scene where human figures …
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Pierre Bonnard was a French painter and founding member of the Post-Impressionist group Les Nabis. He was known for his decorative paintings and bold use of color. One of his famous paintings is The Cote D’azur, created around 1923 using oil on canvas. The painting depicts the beautiful scenery of Le Cannet on the Côte …
Aaron Bohrod was an American artist born in 1907 in Chicago, who studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and the Art Students League of New York. He was influenced by John Sloan and focused on creating art related to his everyday life. His career left a rich legacy through his distinguished …
Aaron Bohrod, an American realist artist born in Chicago in 1907, was recognized for his diverse works in watercolor and gouache. He became internationally known for his development of the trompe-l’oeil style of highly decorative, detailed still life paintings that created an illusion of real life. He was fond of critiquing mankind’s folly and silliness …
Aaron Bohrod, a prominent American artist, created the lithograph “Church in Luxembourg” in 1946. Measuring 9 x 12 7/8 inches, this artwork is part of the collection at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Bohrod was known for his realistic figures in cityscapes, landscapes, surrealism and trompe l’oeil painting. He is widely recognized for developing a …
Aaron Bohrod was an American painter who made a name for himself with his range of work in watercolor and gouache that included realist figures in cityscapes, landscapes, surrealism, and trompe-l’oeil painting. In the 1950s, he developed the trompe-l’œil style of highly realistic, detailed still-life paintings which give an illusion of real life. Bohrod’s signature …
Aaron Bohrod was an American artist known for his trompe-l’oeil style of highly decorative, detailed still life paintings. One of his notable works is The Rock, painted in 1956 with oil on masonite. Another work is the untitled sgraffito on platter of a bird, which has an estimated selling price of $600-$800 at an auction …
Aaron Bohrod was an American artist known for his various artwork styles such as realism, cityscapes and trompe-l’oeil paintings. The latter being a highly decorated, detailed painting style that creates an illusion of reality. However in 1978, he dabbled with a new theme featuring bodies in motion contrasting against the background of seated men adorned …
Aaron Bohrod was an American artist who was celebrated for his range of work in watercolor and gouache, including realist figures in cityscapes, landscapes, and surrealism. He also delved into trompe-l’oeil painting, a style he developed in the 1950s that involved creating highly realistic still-life compositions with intricate detail to create an illusion of real …
Artist Aaron Bohrod’s Landscape Near Chicago, created in 1934, depicts a man working on a car in an unkempt yard in front of a deteriorating house. The oil painting on composition board measures 24 1/4 × 32 1/4in. (61.6 × 81.9 cm) and is classified as part of the Paintings collection with accession number 34.13. …
Self-portrait, created by Aaron Bohrod in 1932 and acquired by the Olivia Shaler Swan Fund in 1958, is an example of the painter’s notable works. Born in Chicago in 1907, Bohrod was a self-taught artist who copied comics and anatomical illustrations before studying at the Art Institute of Chicago. Throughout his career, he worked in …
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The Plague is a tempera painting created by Swiss symbolist artist, Arnold Böcklin, in 1898. The painting features a winged creature resembling a bat carrying Death through the streets of a medieval European town. Böcklin’s use of symbolism and allegory is evident in this work, which expresses his obsession with pestilence, war, and death. The …
Umberto Boccioni painted the Self-Portrait in his Milan studio in 1908. The painting explores the landscape around the outskirts of Milan, showcasing Boccioni’s love for his city. Unlike his mature Futurism style, Boccioni’s brushwork is relatively softer in tone, displaying a more traditional artistic approach. The painting occupies a special place in Boccioni’s work portfolio …
Italian Futurist artist Umberto Boccioni painted the Self-Portrait in 1905 when he was still a student at the Academy in Rome. Unlike his mature Futurism style, this artwork is different, reflecting his early career as an art nouveau painter. The oil-on-canvas painting’s dimensions are 20 1/4 x 27 inches. Despite being a celebrated artist of …
Umberto Boccioni, a leading artist of Italian Futurism, created “Study for Modern Idol” in 1911. Trained in the style of pointillism, he later became influenced by Cubism and helped shape the revolutionary aesthetic of the Futurism movement. His work centered on portraying movement, speed, and technology. “Study for Modern Idol” captures the color and dynamism …
Plate 2 (the Argument) from The Marriage of Heaven and Hell, created by William Blake in 1790, is a significant work that showcases the artist’s unique perspective on good and evil. In this piece, Rintrah expresses his dissatisfaction with established theological truths, suggesting that good and evil should not be viewed as definitive concepts. Blake’s …
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Fur Traders Descending the Missouri is one of George Caleb Bingham’s most famous paintings, owned by the Metropolitan Museum of Art. In the painting, a group of fur traders navigates down the Missouri River in a dugout canoe with men and a black bear cub onboard. The painting reflects the reality of fur trappers and …
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George Caleb Bingham was a prominent figure in early American genre painting. His work often depicted narratives and landscapes that helped to shape popular myths surrounding American national identity during westward expansion. One of his most well-known paintings is “Daniel Boone Escorting Settlers Through The Cumberland Gap,” which addresses the same theme. The painting showcases …
Study of a Man Reading by George Caleb Bingham, created between 1844-49, is an exemplary artwork that showcases Bingham’s ability to depict everyday life and social aspects of the era. Bingham was an American artist famous for his paintings that depicted American life in frontier lands near the Missouri River. This particular painting beautifully portrays …
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Albert Bierstadt, a German-American artist, was known for his grand landscapes of the American West. One of his famous works included The Grizzly Giant Sequoia, Mariposa Grove, California, which was featured in exhibitions like the National Academy of Design and the Royal Academy in 1874. The painting showcased a tree with a massive trunk measuring …
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Seal Rock, California is a painting created by Albert Bierstadt in c. 1872 using the Luminism style. Bierstadt’s emphasis on atmospheric elements like fog, clouds and mist can be seen in this artwork of the iconic rock formation located off the coast of California. Born in Germany, Bierstadt was a Hudson River School painter who …
Gianlorenzo Bernini, the renowned Italian sculptor, created several sculpted busts of Pope Urban VIII varying in their details with assistance from other artists in his workshop. One of the most famous is the Bust of Urban VIII created between 1623-24. This bust was commissioned by who would become Bernini’s biggest patron – Pope Urban VIII …
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The Tomb of Pope Alexander VII is a sculptural monument created and designed by the greatest sculptor of the 17th century, Gian Lorenzo Bernini. This masterpiece was commissioned by Alexander VII for St. Peter’s Basilica but ultimately placed in the south transept instead. The tomb consists of a statue of Alexander VII surrounded by figures …
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George Wesley Bellows’ oil painting titled “A Morning Snow–Hudson River” depicts a scenic view of the Hudson River and New Jersey from Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Completed in 1910, the painting measures 45 1/16 x 63 3/16 inches (114.5 x 160.5 cm) and currently hangs in the Brooklyn Museum’s American Art Galleries on the fifth …
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George Bellows’ painting, River Rats, portrays a group of young boys playing in the polluted East River against a backdrop of a construction site. The painting depicts the harsh realities of life for these boys who found fun in the insanitary conditions surrounding them. One striking feature of the piece is the large mound of …
Paddy Flannigan is an oil on canvas painting created by American artist George Bellows in 1908. The painting depicts a young impoverished boy on the streets of New York, which serves as an example of Bellows’ interest in urban themes. He was well known for his depictions related to boxing and baseball, but also was …
Bernardo Bellotto’s painting, “The Neustadter Market in Dresden,” is a stunning cityscape that captures the lively spirit of the market square in 18th century Dresden. This oil on canvas piece measures 136 x 236 cm and is currently housed at the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister in Dresden. While a contemporary copy was made, efforts have been …
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Max Beckmann’s painting “Galleria Umberto” is an Expressionist genre painting that was created in 1925 as a tribute to the Italian painter Giorgio de Chirico. Born in Leipzig, Germany, in 1884, Beckmann was well-known for his vivid and emotional artwork that reflected the events of his time. The painting is a mysterious dreamlike cityscape that …
The King is a self-portrait painted by renowned German artist Max Beckmann during the politically unstable years preceding the Second World War. Completed between 1934-37, this artwork features the artist and his wife in what appears to be a luxurious living room setting with an ominous dark figure looming in the background. The painting is …
Max Beckmann, a German artist known for his self-portraits. He completed over 85 self-portraits throughout his career which was significant to him. One of these portraits is “Self-Portrait,” created in 1901, in expressionism style. The painting portrays the artist as introspective, looking somewhat past the viewer with quiet contemplation. In contrast to other artists who …
Max Beckmann, a German painter associated with various art movements, is known for his imaginative and expressive paintings that blend reality and fantasy. One of his famous works is “Rugby Players” created in 1929, which gained recognition as it appeared on the poster for a 1968 exhibition of Beckmann’s work at the Musee National d’Art …
Max Beckmann’s “Paris Society” is a genre painting and group-portrait that depicts an isolated and disjointed party on the eve of the Third Reich. This oil on canvas composition is housed in the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York City. Beckmann painted it after he received an invitation from the German embassy in Paris during …
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German painter Max Beckmann’s masterpiece, The Mill, is an allegorical painting created in 1947. It belongs to the triptych format, inspired by religious paintings but with a modernist twist. The Mill depicts various characters in a bleak and industrialized landscape dominated by a giant mill. Beckmann was associated with Expressionism and New Objectivity movement and …
The Iron Footbridge, created by German Expressionist Max Beckmann in 1922, is a cityscape print that focuses on the eponymous iron footbridge connecting Frankfurt’s center to the Sachsenhausen district. This piece is part of a limited edition set of around 50 prints. Beckmann was an important member of Die Neue Sachlichkeit (New Objectivity) movement and …
Max Beckmann, a German painter born in Leipzig, created the flower painting ‘Black Irises’ in 1928. This Expressionism piece is considered one of his notable artworks and is known for its deep use of black and purple to create a sharp contrast against the white background. Although associated with the New Objectivity movement, Beckmann rejected …
Max Beckmann’s artwork, Family Picture, painted in 1920, depicts his family shortly after World War I. The painting shows a middle-class family in Frankfurt, which was the birthplace of Beckmann. The artist was a German Expressionist whose work reflected the agonies of Europe in the first half of the 20th century. Despite his success as …
Max Beckmann, a German painter, explored the theme of carnival in several of his works. One of Beckmann’s early creations after his breakdown during World War I was “Carnival”, depicting a woman wearing a cat-like mask and striking an assertive pose. The image portrayed loneliness and isolation as themes that accompany carnival symbolism. In “Carnival …
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Max Beckmann’s Still Life With Candles And Mirror is a masterpiece of the expressionism genre. Painted in 1930, the artwork showcases Beckmann’s excellent command over the art of still life. The central focus of this painting is on candles as traditional symbols representing the fleeting nature of life. Beckmann used interlocking shapes and modern composition …
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Max Beckmann’s Blind Man’s Buff is a renowned and significant triptych completed during his difficult period of exile in Amsterdam between 1937 and 1947. The painting represents one of 5 triptychs created by Beckmann. It is the largest and most important of them, often considered a masterpiece of modern art. The work illustrates a symbolic …
Max Beckmann’s triptych painting, “The Beginning,” is considered one of his most autobiographical works. The allegorical piece was created during 1932-1950, with the first draft dating back to October 1946. It reflects Beckmann’s growing anxiety towards the cruelty fostered by the rise of the Nazis and explores themes of war, assault, and tragedy channeling his …
Max Beckmann’s self-portrait “The King” is a haunting portrayal of the artist with his wife Mathilde, completed in Berlin prior to their escape to the Netherlands in 1937 amidst the persecution of the Nazi regime. A prominent figure of Weimar Republic art, Beckmann was one of many artists vilified by the Nazis due to his …
North Sea I with Thunderstorm is a striking oil painting by German artist Max Beckmann, painted in Amsterdam in 1937. Beckmann was known for his symbolic and emotive paintings that often featured distorted figures and expressive brushstrokes. He emerged in Berlin in the early 1910s but left Germany in 1937 after many of his works …
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Max Beckmann, a German painter known for his rejection of Expressionism and association with the New Objectivity movement, created View of the Outskirts of Marseille by the Sea in 1937. The painting features an aerial view of an industrial area, overlooking Marseille’s port. The heavy brushstrokes and use of warm colors create a sense of …
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Max Beckmann painted the portrait of Stephan Lackner between 1937-39. Stephan is depicted in a contemplative mood with varied and expressive hand gestures. The painting was commissioned by Lackner, who himself was a playwright and novelist, to illustrate his play in 1936. Beckmann’s fascination with introspection is reflected in this painting through his portrayal of …
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Aubrey Vincent Beardsley’s cover design for Leonard Smithers’ Catalogue of Rare Books No. 6 in 1896 features a woman reading a book on a striped sofa, with a pet bird perched nearby. The woman wears a frilled skirt and floral hat as she reads, highlighting the Art Nouveau style popular at the time. Leonard Smithers …
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Madame Réjane is a famous artwork created by the British artist Aubrey Beardsley in 1894 as part of his Art Nouveau genre. The portrait depicts French actress Gabrielle Réjane, who was known for her performances in comedies and dramas during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The artwork features a woman dressed in a …
The Dream is a monochromatic illustration by Aubrey Beardsley for Alexander Pope’s “The Rape of the Lock”. The artwork depicts a woman reclining on a bed with an elaborate headboard. She appears to be sleeping and dreaming, as indicated by the title. Beardsley’s drawing style was heavily influenced by Japanese woodcuts, which he discovered during …
The Billet-Doux is a headpiece that was created by British illustrator and author Aubrey Beardsley in 1895-96 as a part of the first canto of The Rape of the Lock by Alexander Pope. The artwork, published by Leonard Smithers in London in 1896, is one of the iconic pieces from Beardsley’s portfolio. It reflects his …
The Ascension of St. Rose of Lima is an oil on canvas artwork painted by the English Art Nouveau artist Aubrey Beardsley in 1896. The theme of the Ascension, which depicts the ascent of Jesus Christ into heaven, has been a popular subject in art dating back to the 5th century. In this painting, Beardsley …
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Le Petit Jardinier (the Little Gardener) is a painting by Frederic Bazille, a French Impressionist painter born in Montpellier in 1841. Created around 1866-67, the painting depicts a figure within a landscape painted en plein air. It features a peasant gardener in the foreground holding an empty basket and watering can, while another laborer works …
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American painter, Milton Avery, is known for his mature style in the 1950s. His work is characterized by self-teaching and experimentation, making him one of the seminal abstract painters in America. Among his most famous works is “White Wave” painted on a canvas in 1954. “White Wave,” features three sections of pure color: an inky …
Milton Avery’s Three Cows on a Hillside, painted in 1945, showcases his unique artistic style that fuses modernism and color field painting with a vision of American life. Avery was an innovative American Modernist artist who defied stylistic trends by using bold colors and abstract forms to convey his subjects. Avery’s artistic development was influenced …
Milton Avery, born in Sand Bar, New York in 1885, was an American modern painter who defied stylistic trends and charted his own way through American Modernism. He used color and abstracted forms to convey a unique vision of the American scene. His technique involved working with thin layers of paint that held to the …
Milton Avery’s Sheep painting is a vivid example of his unique Expressionism style, which showcased abstract forms and distinct use of color to depict American scenes. His work bridged early modernist movements such as Impressionism with mid-century genres like color field painting. Avery’s use of color and drawing style separates him from the conventional painting …
Milton Avery was an American painter known for his use of color and simplified forms. He worked with oils and watercolors to capture daily life, including portraits and landscapes. His work fell in the middle period between Impressionism and Abstract Expressionism. One of Avery’s iconic paintings is “Maternity,” which he created in 1950. The painting …
Milton Avery was an American painter who used color and abstracted forms to convey a unique vision of the American scene. His painting, Three Figures and a Dog, created in 1943, is held in the SFMOMA Collection. However, this information does not match with the requested article topic: Man and Dog by Milton Avery from …
Green Sea is a stunning oil on canvas painting by the American modern painter, Milton Avery. Completed in 1954, the Expressionist piece measures 42 × 60 inches and features three sections of pure color portraying a marina scene. The black sea, white waves, and warm taupe sand are depicted in uniform, ethereal light. Avery’s increasingly …
Milton Clark Avery was an influential American modern painter born in 1885. His unique vision of the American scene went beyond stylistic trends and focused on color relations and abstracted forms. Avery’s work is vital to American abstract painting, and his contributions have greatly influenced the art world. In 1958, Avery painted Dark Forest, where …
Milton Avery was a prominent American painter, famous for his portraits, landscapes, and still lifes. One of his most renowned landscape paintings is “Bridge to the Sea,” initially created in 1937. This masterpiece depicts a bridge extending over blue water with yellow and green trees in the background. Avery distinguished himself through his unique vision …
Black Sea, a painting by American artist Milton Avery, is a masterful example of Avery’s pared-down style that verges on abstraction. Created in 1959, the image shows an ebbing wave on Provincetown beach without detail but with immense impact. The painting’s black sea contrasts with white scalloped breaking waves and yellow sand, presented as flattened …
Milton Avery’s Self-portrait, created in 1941, is a notable piece of his expressionism style. The American painter used broad swaths of luminous color and stylized forms to capture the essence of a scene without fixating on details. In this self-portrait, Avery portrayed himself with a serene expression and simple lines that suggest introspection rather than …
Italian High Renaissance artist Raphael’s Madonna and Child Enthroned, with Saints is also known as the Colonna Altarpiece. Completed between 1504-1505, the painting measures 67 7/8 x 67 7/8 inches and was commissioned by the Franciscan convent of Sant’ Antonio in Perugia. It is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City …
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Maurice Prendergast is a name that may not be as well-known as some of his contemporaries, but his impact on the art world is undeniable. Born in St. John’s, Newfoundland in 1858, Prendergast spent much of his life in Boston, Massachusetts and is known for his vibrant and colorful paintings of city scenes, landscapes, and …
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Francisco de Zurbaran was a Spanish artist who worked during the golden age of Spanish painting. He was born in 1598 in Fuentes de Cantos, Spain and lived until 1664. He is known as one of the most influential painters of his time and is celebrated for his skill in adding lifelike detail to scenes …
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Gian Lorenzo Bernini is considered one of the greatest sculptors and architects of the Baroque era. Born in Naples in 1598, Bernini showed an early talent for art and was trained by his father, a sculptor himself. He soon became a sought-after artist in Rome and was commissioned by popes, cardinals, and wealthy patrons to …
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Paul Cezanne is one of the most influential artists of the modern era. His unique style and approach to painting revolutionized the art world and set the stage for many of the great artists that followed him. But who was Paul Cezanne, and how did he become such an important figure in the world of …
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A.Y. Jackson (full name: Andrew Young Jackson) is one of Canada’s most celebrated painters, known for his stunning landscapes and contributions to the Group of Seven. Born in Montreal in 1882, Jackson’s early life and education were marked by a passion for art and a desire to capture the beauty of the Canadian wilderness. After …
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William Blake was an English painter born on 28 November 1757 in London, United Kingdom. Blake exhibited artistic tendencies from a young age and was encouraged by his parents. At ten, he enrolled at the Henry Par drawing academy before apprenticing under engraver James Basire. In 1778, Blake started studying at the Royal Academy but …
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Correggio was an Italian painter born in August 1489 in Correggio, Italy. He received his first artistic education from his father’s brother Lorenzo Allegri, after which he apprenticed in the studio of Francesco Bianchi. Between 1506 and 1514, Correggio took two trips to Mantua, executing commissioned works and winning acclaim. In 1519, Correggio received …
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