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Portrait of the Artist's Wife, Seated - Schiele, Egon - 1918 - 2

Portrait of the Artist’s Wife, Seated (1918) by Egon Schiele

The artwork titled “Portrait of the Artist’s Wife, Seated” is an expressionist oil on canvas painting by Egon Schiele completed in 1918. It portrays the artist’s spouse in a seated pose and embodies the traits common to the Expressionism movement. Measuring 140 x 110 cm, this portrait is part of the collection at the Belvedere …

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Self-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Gentileschi, Artemisia - c

Self-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting (c.1638-9) by Artemisia Gentileschi

The artwork “Self-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting” was created by the artist Artemisia Gentileschi between the years 1638 and 1639. This oil on canvas masterpiece measures 98.6 by 75.2 centimeters and represents the Baroque movement in art. Functioning as a self-portrait, this work is currently housed within the Royal Collection at Buckingham Palace in …

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Execution of the Emperor Maximilian - Manet, Edouard - 1867 - 2

Execution of the Emperor Maximilian (1867) by Edouard Manet

The artwork titled “Execution of the Emperor Maximilian” is a compelling history painting by Édouard Manet, dated 1868. This lithograph, exemplifying the Realism art movement, measures 33.5 by 43.5 centimeters. It was created in Paris, France, and is currently housed at the Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA. The artwork depicts the tragic moment …

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The Execution of Emperor Maximilian - MANET, Edouard - 1867

The Execution of Emperor Maximilian (1867) by Edouard Manet

Edouard Manet’s collection featuring the execution of Emperor Maximilian I of Mexico in 1867 includes multiple oil paintings, a smaller oil sketch, and a lithograph. The controversial subject matter has led to the banning of the painting by the French government. The painting depicts Mexican soldiers shooting their first victim while General Mejía stands to …

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The tempest - Giorgione - c

The tempest (c. 1508) by Giorgione

“The Tempest,” an enigmatic masterpiece by Giorgione, dates back to circa 1506 – 1508 and exemplifies the High Renaissance art movement. This genre painting, created using oil on canvas, measures 82 by 73 centimeters. Currently housed at the Galleria dell’Accademia in Venice, Italy, the artwork captivates with its atmospheric and emotive qualities, characteristic of Giorgione’s …

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The Liver is the Cock's Comb - Gorky, Arshile - 1944 - 2

The Liver is the Cock’s Comb (1944) by Arshile Gorky

The artwork titled “The Liver is the Cock’s Comb” is a distinguished creation by Arshile Gorky, a celebrated artist of the 20th century. Completed in the year 1944, this oil on canvas piece is recognized as a seminal work within the Abstract Expressionist movement, a genre that emphasizes spontaneous, automatic, or subconscious creation. The artwork’s …

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Dance School - Degas, Edgar - c

Dance School (c. 1874) by Edgar Degas

Edgar Degas’ Dance Class painting, completed in 1874, showcases the renowned artist’s skill and admiration for impressionism. Degas considered himself an impressionist artist and created approximately 1,500 paintings, monotypes, and drawings of ballerinas. This artwork was completed for the French opera singer Jean-Baptiste Faure, depicting Degas’ transition to impressionism. Degas was particularly famous for his …

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L'etoile OR La danseuse sur la scene - Degas, Edgar - 1878

L’etoile OR La danseuse sur la scene (1878) by Edgar Degas

Edgar Degas, a prominent French painter in the Impressionism style, created “L’Etoile” or “The Star” pastel painting in his interest of capturing ballet dancers in their backstage dynamics. The 1878 artwork displays a ballerina on stage, which is one of the many portraits of ballet dancers that Degas made in the 1870s. The painting is …

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La classe de danse (The Dancing class) - Degas, Edgar - c

La classe de danse (The Dancing class) (c. 1873-75) by Edgar Degas

“The Dancing Class” is an illustrious oil on canvas artwork created by Edgar Degas between 1871 and 1874. Reflecting the tenets of Impressionism, this genre painting measures approximately 85 by 75 centimeters. The artwork, depicting a scene from a ballet rehearsal, is housed at the Musée d’Orsay in Paris, embodying the spontaneity and emphasis on …

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Breakfast - Gris, Juan - 1914 - 2

Breakfast (1914) by Juan Gris

The artwork “Breakfast” by Juan Gris, dated 1914, is a still life that embodies the principles of Synthetic Cubism—a movement characterized by the integration of different textures, materials, and surfaces. The medium of the artwork is a combination of oil, gouache, crayon, and paper, offering a rich tapestry of visual effects. Measuring 80.9 x 59.7 …

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Mlle Fiocre in the Ballet The Source - Degas, Edgar - 1867-68

Mlle Fiocre in the Ballet The Source (1867-68) by Edgar Degas

Edgar Degas’ painting, Mlle Fiocre In The Ballet The Source, showcases the renowned ballerina Eugénie Fiocre in her role as princess Nourreda in the ballet La Source. Created in 1867-68, this piece of art exemplifies the impressionism style, capturing the beauty of nature and the female form intertwined during a ballet performance. Degas was known …

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Musician's Table - Gris, Juan - 1914 - 2

Musician’s Table (1914) by Juan Gris

The artwork titled “Musician’s Table” was created by the esteemed artist Juan Gris in 1914. This piece exemplifies the Synthetic Cubism art movement, demonstrating Gris’s contribution to the development of early twentieth-century modern art. The still life measures 81 by 59.5 centimeters and presently resides within a private collection in New York. “Musician’s Table” is …

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Petite danseuse de quatorze ans, statuette en cire - Degas, Edgar - c

Petite danseuse de quatorze ans, statuette en cire (c. 1881) by Edgar Degas

The Petite Danseuse de Quatorze Ans is a statuette created in wax by Edgar Degas between 1875 and 1880. The sculpture depicts a young ballet student named Marie van Goethem. It was not well received when first exhibited, but has since become one of Degas’ most iconic works. Numerous bronze casts have been produced following …

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Seated Dancer (Danseuse assise) - Degas, Edgar - c

Seated Dancer (Danseuse assise) (c. 1879-80) by Edgar Degas

Seated Dancer is a drawing by Edgar Degas, created in 1873-74. The artwork showcases Degas’ fascination with performers, which he also depicted in other works such as Dancer Against a Stage Flat, Singer in Green, and Russian Dancers. During the 1870s, Degas’ interest in dancers intensified, and he often painted them backstage to capture their …

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The Guitar - Gris, Juan - 1913 - 2

The Guitar (1913) by Juan Gris

“The Guitar” by Juan Gris, dated 1913, is an exemplary piece of Synthetic Cubism, a movement distinguished by its construction-like approach to creating compositions. The artwork, an oil on canvas measuring 61 x 50 cm, employs a still life genre and currently resides within a private collection. The painting exemplifies a period when the contemplation …

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The Illegal Operation - Kienholz, Ed - 1962

The Illegal Operation (1962) by Ed Kienholz

The Illegal Operation is a sculpture created by American artist Edward Kienholz in 1962. This assemblage artwork portrays a makeshift operating room used for illegal abortions, complete with bedpans, rusty medical instruments, and soiled blankets strewn throughout the scene. It was inspired by the personal experience of his then-wife who underwent an illegal abortion procedure …

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Equestrian monument of Gattamelata - Donatello - 1444-53

Equestrian monument of Gattamelata (1444-53) by Donatello

Donatello’s Equestrian Monument of Gattamelata is a masterpiece of bronze sculpture created during the Early Renaissance. Completed in 1453, this piece depicts the condottiero Erasmo da Narni or “Gattamelata,” who was known for his military prowess. The statue, which is over life-sized and located in Piazza del Santo in Padua, Italy, presents Gattamelata on horseback …

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The Cantoria or Singing Gallery - Donatello - 1433-1439

The Cantoria or Singing Gallery (1433-1439) by Donatello

Donatello’s Cantoria sculpture was created during the early Renaissance period in Florence, Italy. The piece is a rectangular structure with relief balconies or galleries and served as a functional “singing gallery” for the choir section of the cathedral. Donatello carved angelic dancing children in simple garments behind five medievally styled columns. Donatello was a master …

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The Maries at the Sepulchre - Donatello - c

The Maries at the Sepulchre (c. 1460-70) by Donatello

The Maries at the Sepulchre is a limestone sculpture, believed to be from the 11th century, originating from the Benedictine monastery of Santo Domingo de Silos. The artwork depicts three women – Mary Magdalene, Mary Jacobe, and Salome – at Jesus’ tomb after his crucifixion. Donatello, an early Renaissance sculptor, created a small bronze sculpture …

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Tabernacle of the Annunciation - Donatello - 1428 - c

Tabernacle of the Annunciation (1428 – c. 1433) by Donatello

Donatello’s Tabernacle of the Annunciation is a remarkable sculpture created between 1428 and 1433. The artwork, sculpted from limestone with residual gilding and polychromy, can be found against the southern wall of the S. Croce church in Florence. The sculpture is an architectural feature of a family chapel and replaces the original altar after the …

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Christ in the House of Martha and Mary - Velazquez, Diego - 1618 - 3

Christ in the House of Martha and Mary (1618) by Diego Velazquez

The artwork “Christ in the House of Martha and Mary” is an evocative creation by the renowned Spanish artist Diego Velazquez, thought to have been completed around 1620. Rendered in oil on canvas, this work stands as a quintessential example of the Baroque period’s dramatic style and intricate attention to realistic detail. The dimensions of …

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Philip IV in Brown and Silver - Velazquez, Diego - c

Philip IV in Brown and Silver (c. 1631-32) by Diego Velazquez

“Philip IV in Brown and Silver” is an exquisite representation of Baroque portraiture executed by the eminent Spanish painter Diego Velazquez between 1631 and 1632. Utilizing oil on canvas as his medium, Velazquez created this artwork with dimensions of 131 by 231 centimeters. Renowned for its genre, the portrait is an exemplar within the Baroque …

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Self-Portrait with the Portrait of Doctor Farill - Kahlo, Frida - 1951 - 2

Self-Portrait with the Portrait of Doctor Farill (1951) by Frida Kahlo

The artwork “Self-Portrait with the Portrait of Doctor Farill” is an oil on Masonite painting by Frida Kahlo completed in 1951. It is a self-portrait that follows the Naïve Art or Primitivism movement, measuring 41.5 x 50 cm. The painting is currently held in a private collection in Mexico City. This piece is notable for …

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The Count-Duke of Olivares on Horseback - Velazquez, Diego - 1634 - 2

The Count-Duke of Olivares on Horseback (1634) by Diego Velazquez

The artwork, “The Count-Duke of Olivares on Horseback,” is an oil on canvas painting crafted by the eminent Spanish artist Diego Velazquez in the year 1634. Exemplifying the Baroque art movement, this noteworthy work of art measures 239 by 313 centimeters, making it a portrait of significant scale. Velazquez’s masterpiece is housed in the Museo …

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The Dwarf Francisco Lezcano, Called El Nino de Vallecas - Velazquez, Diego - c

The Dwarf Francisco Lezcano, Called El Nino de Vallecas (c. 1642-45) by Diego Velazquez

The painting of “The Dwarf Francisco Lezcano” by Diego Velazquez is one of the most interesting examples of portraiture from this era. In this painting, Velazquez poses the jester at the court of Philip IV of Spain in a brightly lit studio. He stands with his arms akimbo and looks directly out at us. The …

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The Dwarf Sebastian de Morra - Velazquez, Diego - c

The Dwarf Sebastian de Morra (c. 1644) by Diego Velazquez

“The Dwarf Sebastian de Morra” is a Baroque-era portrait painted by Diego Velazquez circa 1645. Velazquez has rendered the subject with oil on canvas, and the artwork measures 81 by 106 centimeters. It currently resides in the Museo del Prado, Madrid, where it continues to be appreciated for its artistic and historical significance. In the …

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The Feast of Bacchus (Los Borrachos) - Velazquez, Diego - c

The Feast of Bacchus (Los Borrachos) (c. 1629) by Diego Velazquez

The Feast of Bacchus by Diego Velazquez is an oil painting that shows an unexpected scene of inebriated men caressing, fighting, and yelling at each other. Instead of depicting a religious or mythological scene of Bacchus, this painting shows bacchanalian revelers who have been indulging in the pleasures of wine. The allegory behind the painting …

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A Dream of a Sunday Afternoon in Alameda Park - Rivera, Diego - 1947-48

A Dream of a Sunday Afternoon in Alameda Park (1947-48) by Diego Rivera

Diego Rivera’s “Dream of a Sunday Afternoon in Alameda Central Park” is a 50-foot fresco painting located at the Museo Mural Diego Rivera in Alameda Central Park, Mexico City. Completed in 1947, the artwork depicts historical and prominent figures in Mexico’s first city park that was built on the grounds of an ancient Aztec marketplace. …

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Eaton's Neck, Long Island - Kensett, John Frederick - 1872 - 3

Eaton’s Neck, Long Island (1872) by John Frederick Kensett

The artwork “Eaton’s Neck, Long Island” is a luminist landscape painting executed by the renowned artist John Frederick Kensett circa 1872. This oil on canvas depicts a tranquil and serene view characteristic of the luminism art movement. The piece measures 45.7 by 91.4 cm and resides in the prestigious collection of the Metropolitan Museum of …

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Model with Unfinished Self-Portrait - Hockney, David - 1977

Model with Unfinished Self-Portrait (1977) by David Hockney

David Hockney’s 1977 painting, “Model With Unfinished Self-Portrait,” is a combination of two paintings, featuring a self-portrait in the background and a sleeping man in the foreground. The artwork was hand-painted using traditional methods and is an example of realism style painting, for which Hockney is renowned. The piece belongs to a private collection and …

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