Artwork

Merz Blauer Vogel (Blue Bird), created by Kurt Schwitters in 1922, is a vibrant example of the Dada style of art. The medium used for this collage is paper, measuring 8 x 7 inches, and it is currently located in Beverly Hills, California. This piece was created as part of Mr. and Mrs. Murray A. …

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Le Coquelicot or “The Corn Poppy” is an oil-on-canvas painting created by Kees Van Dongen in 1919. Currently, the original piece is housed at the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, Texas. Van Dongen, a Dutch-French artist, gained recognition for his sensational artwork characterized by almond-eyed women and images of the bourgeois leisure class. His …

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Katsushika Hokusai’s woodblock print “The Waterfall Where Yoshitsune Washed His Horse at Yoshino in Yamato Province” is a vertical ōban art piece from the Edo period (1615-1868). It depicts a famous Japanese legend where the warrior General Minamoto no Yoshitsune washed his steed while hiding from the enemy in the highlands surrounding the waterfall. The …

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Thunderstorm Beneath the Summit is one of Katsushika Hokusai’s most celebrated works, known for its striking and dramatic portrayal of a thunderstorm breaking beneath the summit of Mount Fuji. The piece contrasts the dark and stormy skies below with bright, cloudy skies above, creating a stunning visual effect. As with many of Hokusai’s works, Thunderstorm …

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Kasimir Malevich’s Self-Portrait in Two Dimensions is a painting that embodies the principles of Suprematism, which was pioneered by Malevich himself. Completed in 1915, it features basic geometric shapes and lines on a white background. This artwork is considered an example of “new realism” where meaning is derived from pure form alone. Malevich believed that …

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Kasimir Malevich was a revolutionary figure in the art world and the creator of Suprematism, an avant-garde movement that placed emphasis on pure feeling and perception over realistic representation. This non-objective art form disregarded traditional painting styles, using a limited range of colors and geometric shapes instead. The pinnacle of Malevich’s Suprematist work was his …

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Suprematism is an abstract art style developed by Kasimir Malevich around 1915. The movement emphasizes the use of geometric shapes and colors in simple compositions against a white background. The name “Suprematism” reflects Malevich’s belief that this form of art represented a higher or more superior reality than traditional forms of art. One of the …

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In 1915, Russian painter Kasimir Malevich abandoned figurative forms and introduced a new mode of abstract painting – Suprematism. The movement aimed to revolutionize traditional representation by embracing geometric abstraction and an autonomous visual language of “pure artistic feeling.” Malevich’s paintings were characterized by basic shapes floating against white backgrounds, devoid of reference to the …

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Supremus No. 56 is a painting by the renowned artist Kazimir Malevich, created in 1916 using oil on canvas. It is part of the Suprematism art form, which focuses on geometric shapes and lines to convey meaning. This artwork measures 80.5×71 cm and can be found in the State Russian Museum in Saint Petersburg. Malevich’s …

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Complex Presentiment: Half-Figure in a Yellow Shirt is a masterpiece by Russian avant-garde artist Kazimir Malevich. The painting, which dates back to 1928-32, reflects the classic Suprematist attitude through its use of stark contrasts of black and white and oval crescents. It’s one of the iconic works to have emerged from the Suprematism school, becoming …

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Kazimir Malevich was a Russian avant-garde artist and writer recognized for creating Suprematism. This art style focused on using basic geometric forms, such as circles, squares, or triangles, in vibrant colors to push the boundaries of traditional painting. In 1914, Malevich created An Englishman In Moscow, one of his most mysterious works that blends abstract …

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Kasimir Malevich’s Black Square and Red Square is a Suprematist masterpiece that was first exhibited at The Last Futurist Exhibition of Paintings 0,10 in Petrograd in 1915. The painting depicts a black square against a white background with a smaller red square within it. Malevich’s intention was to create something more than just an image; …

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Kazimir Malevich, a Russian avant-garde artist, created the Black Circle painting in 1915. As an oil-on-canvas artwork, this piece represents a large black circle perfectly floating on a white background without any trace of representation as Malevich opted for pure abstraction. This artwork is one of the most important pieces that fall under Suprematism because …

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Juan Gris’ Fruit Dish, Glass, and Lemon is a prominent example of the French artist’s still life paintings. Completed in 1916 and part of a private collection, this painting is known for its dark lighting and prominent display of the French newspaper, Le Journal. Gris was renowned for his use of black and white in …

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Fruit Dish and Carafe is a collage artwork created by Juan Gris in 1914. The piece is almost entirely covered with cut and pasted paper, a technique known as papier collé. Gris utilized various materials such as faux bois wallpaper and faux marbre to create the Carafe, which is a prominent object in the composition. …

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Created in 1913, ‘Violin and ink bottle on a table’ is an artwork by Spanish painter and sculptor Juan Gris. It belongs to the Synthetic Cubism style, with Gris being one of the four major figures of Cubism, alongside Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque and Fernand Léger. In fact, Gris lived and worked in France for …

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“The Madonna of the Basket,” created circa 1524 by the artist Correggio, is an oil on wood artwork that measures 33.7 by 25.1 cm. It is part of the collection at the National Gallery in London. The artwork is a fine example of the High Renaissance style, reflecting the period’s shift toward a more naturalistic …

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Joseph Mallord William Turner’s “Norham Castle: Sunrise” is an unfinished painting showcasing the artist’s experimentation with composition and coloring. The painting depicts Norham Castle, located in Northumberland, on the English side of the border with Scotland. Turner first saw Norham castle in 1797 and returned in 1801 and 1831, creating work after each visit. This …

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Joseph Mallord William Turner’s “Colour Beginning,” completed in 1819, is a part of a collection of “colour beginnings” where Turner plotted out his composition and color harmonies before creating the final design. His aim was to elevate landscape painting to be closer to history painting, experimenting with new techniques. In the 1800s, his painting style …

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Joseph Mallord William Turner’s painting “Dido Building Carthage; Or The Rise Of The Carthaginian Empire”, produced in 1815, is of great importance to art history. In this work, Turner takes inspiration from the classical landscapes of Claude Lorrain while depicting a scene based on Virgil’s Aeneid that portrays the rise of the ancient city-state of …

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Joseph Mallord William Turner’s Interior At Petworth, c. 1837, is a stunning oil on canvas painting located in London at the Tate Modern. The painting depicts a view of the interior at the Petworth House with the fading light of day breaking through stained glass windows. This Romanticism style artwork was created by Turner with …

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Joseph Mallord William Turner’s painting, Landscape with a River and a Bay in the distance, was completed in 1834 and hung in the Louvre. This painting marked an important milestone in the ongoing investigations of light and atmosphere that Turner conducted throughout his career and would eventually influence Impressionists and Post-Impressionists. The painting showcases his …

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The artwork titled “Peace – Burial at Sea” is an oil on canvas created by the illustrious artist Joseph Mallord William Turner in the year 1842. Measuring 87 by 86.5 cm, this piece is housed at the Tate Gallery in London. It exemplifies Turner’s masterful use of light and composition to evoke emotion and narrative. …

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Joseph. M. W. Turner was an English Romantic painter known for his landscape painting, and his works were frequently inspired by his travels around Europe. Turner documented grand visuals of the natural world with bright, vivid colors. One of his best-known works is the painting Procession Of Boats With Distant Smoke, Venice – painted in …

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Created by the iconic British painter Joseph Mallord William Turner in 1819, ‘San Giorgio Maggiore’ is an example of his early works. This painting, created in watercolor and measuring 28 cm x 22 cm, was inspired by the Venetian landscape surrounding the city of Venice. The landscape setting of the painting features clear blue skies …

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Joseph Mallord William Turner’s painting, Shade And Darkness: The Evening Of The Deluge, is a companion piece to Light and Colour (Goethe’s Theory) – The Morning After the Deluge (1843). It was exhibited at the Royal Academy along with its paired work. Here, Turner takes the theme of biblical demise and pairs it with his …

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Joseph Mallord William Turner’s Slavers Throwing Overboard The Dead And Dying – Typhon Coming On (The Slave Ship) is a significant painting from 1840. It was inspired by the events of 1781, when the infamous British slave ship Zong incident led to the murder of more than 130 slaves by being thrown into the sea. …

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Staffa, Fingal’s Cave is a painting created by English Romantic painter J Mallord William Turner in 1832. It measures 91.5 by 122 cm and is an oil painting on a canvas. This artwork is currently held in the Yale Center for British Art in the United States. The painting depicts an scene from Staffa Island …

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The artwork “Sun Setting Over A Lake” is an oil painting created by Joseph Mallord William Turner in 1840. The artwork features a lake with brilliant colors of the setting sun reflected in its waters, creating a breathtaking scenery. It is part of the series of paintings Turner completed between 1840 and 1850, measuring 35 …

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Sunrise With Sea Monsters is an oil painting on canvas by the British Romantic artist, Joseph Mallord William Turner. The artwork measures 72.5 x 101 cm and was completed around 1845 in England. This painting is an example of Turner’s artistic style in later works, combining the oceanic elements with a dramatic sceneries. The mix …

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Joseph Mallord William Turner is famous for his series of paintings depicting the catastrophic fire that destroyed the British Houses of Commons and Lords on October 16-17, 1834. As an eyewitness to the fire, Turner produced two major oil paintings of the event as seen from the Thames: The Burning of the House of Lords …

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Joseph Mallord William Turner was a Romantic English painter who is well known for his seascapes and landscapes. During his second visit to Venice in 1833, he stayed at the Hotel Dandolo and from here, created a series of views of the city that captured his Romantic sensibility. One such artwork is The Grand Canal, …

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Joseph Mallord William Turner’s Ulysses Deriding Polyphemus (1829) exemplifies Homer’s epic poem The Odyssey. In the painting, Odysseus and his crew are shown mocking the cyclops named Polyphemus, whom they encountered during their travels. Turner skillfully uses lighting to create a grotesquely illuminated face that portrays Polyphemus’ vulnerability as Joseph, Odysseus, and his men look …

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In 1946, Joseph Cornell created a box construction as an homage to ballerina Tamara Toumanova. An artist who was preoccupied with romantic ballet, Cornell had an appreciation for Toumanova, whom he met backstage at the Metropolitan Opera. This led to Toumanova sending him pieces of her costumes to be added to his shadow boxes in …

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Untitled (Window Facade) is a captivating artwork created by Joseph Cornell, an American artist known for his thought-provoking assemblage works. The piece is made of painted wood, nails, glass, and mirrors creatively combined in a wooden box measuring 20 in. × 11 in. × 4 1/4 in. (50.8 cm × 27.94 cm × 10.8 cm). …

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Jose Guadalupe Posada’s iconic lithograph, La Calavera Catrina (“The Elegant Skull”), is considered to be one of the most important cultural icons in Mexican art. The image depicts a female skeleton dressed in a large hat which was believed to have been unveiled in 1912, shortly before Posada’s death. This powerful message carries strong influence …

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The artwork “Gran Fandango y Francachela de Todas Las Calaveras” by Jose Guadalupe Posada is from the year of 1877 and consists of an original black-and-white image with eight skeletons wearing hats and playing instruments together in a room. This artwork was printed on a news pamphlet announcing the new governmental administration under president Porfirio …

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John Sloan’s South Beach Bathers is a painting that belongs to the New Realism genre, depicting a group of beachgoers enjoying the seaside in swimsuits. It was created in 1907-1908 and is a typical example of Sloan’s art, which documents everyday life. Sloan was part of the Modernism Movement, which sought to challenge traditional art …

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John Singer Sargent, a renowned portrait painter, painted a portrait of his childhood friend Fanny Watts in 1877. The painting, titled “Portrait of Frances Sherborne Ridley Watts,” was his first to be exhibited at the Salon, a prestigious juried art exhibition in Paris. The oil on canvas painting measures 105.9cm x 81.3cm and currently resides …

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John Singer Sargent’s Claude Monet Painting in a Garden is believed to date back to 1885 after the artist was invited to Giverny by Monet himself. Many believe that The Academy’s portrait could carry an earlier date, however, there is little concrete evidence to support this. Sargent and Monet had an artistic relationship on multiple …

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John Board For Smith Bros. Coal Co., created in 1879 by the American Realist artist, John Frederick Peto, is an oil-on-board painting. It doesn’t feature much contrast, but the carefully crafted details and subtle figures are noted to be exhilarating when viewed from a close distance. Although it’s not certain who currently owns the artwork, …

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The Blind Girl, painted by John Everett Millais in 1856, is a classic example of the Pre-Raphaelite style. The painting depicts two beggar sisters who are resting by the roadside after a bout of rain. One of them is blind and plays the concertina as she begs for sustenance. The elder sister has to lead …

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Ferdinand Lured by Ariel is a painting by John Everett Millais, created in 1849-50. The painting depicts an episode from Act I, Scene II of Shakespeare’s play The Tempest, showing Ferdinand listening to Ariel singing the lyric “Full fathom five thy father lies.” This painting is one of the early Pre-Raphaelite works of Millais and …

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John Everett Millais’ painting, The Order of Release, exhibited in 1853, marks a significant shift away from the highly medievalist Pre-Raphaelitism of his early years. At the heart of the painting is Millais’ concern with “love and duty.” Effie Gray, who later left her husband John Ruskin for Millais, modelled for the female figure. The …

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