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Refuge - Klee, Paul - 1930 - 2

Refuge (1930) by Paul Klee

The artwork titled “Refuge,” created by the esteemed artist Paul Klee in 1930, embodies the Expressionist movement through an amalgamation of oil and watercolor mediums. It is a piece of abstract genre with dimensions measuring 56.8 x 38.1 cm (22 3/8 x 15 in.). Klee’s work is considered a paradigm of abstract expression, providing viewers …

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Southern (Tunisian) Gardens - Klee, Paul - 1919 - 2

Southern (Tunisian) Gardens (1919) by Paul Klee

The artwork titled “Southern (Tunisian) Gardens” was created by artist Paul Klee in 1919. This work, executed in watercolor, is an example of abstract art and measures 9.5 x 7.5 inches. Originally part of the Collection Heinz Berggruen in Paris, the piece exemplifies Klee’s unique style within the abstract movement. The composition of “Southern (Tunisian) …

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Beverly Hills Housewife - Hockney, David - 1966

Beverly Hills Housewife (1966) by David Hockney

David Hockney’s “Beverly Hills Housewife” is a prominent piece of his California Dreaming series. The acrylic on canvas diptych measures 72 x 144 inches, and depicts the philanthropist Betty Freeman standing on her patio, overlooking the West Coast’s idyllic landscape. Painted in 1966-1967, this artwork remains an iconic representation of Hockney’s early works after he …

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Ecce Ancilla Domini! (The Annunciation) - Rossetti, Dante Gabriel - 1849-50 - 2

Ecce Ancilla Domini! (The Annunciation) (1849-50) by Dante Gabriel Rossetti

The artwork “Ecce Ancilla Domini! (The Annunciation)” by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, created between 1849 and 1850, is an oil on canvas painting that belongs to the Romanticism movement. With dimensions of 41.9 by 72.7 cm, this religious painting is currently housed at Tate Britain in London, UK. The painting portrays the biblical scene of the …

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The Girlhood of Mary Virgin - Rossetti, Dante Gabriel - 1848-49

The Girlhood of Mary Virgin (1848-49) by Dante Gabriel Rossetti

The Girlhood of Mary Virgin is a revered oil painting created by Dante Gabriel Rossetti in 1848-49, which was regarded as the first significant painting produced by the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. The painting portrays Mary as a young girl, working on embroidery with Saint Anne, her mother, while Saint Joachim, her father, prunes a vine. Alongside …

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Aurea Catena (Portrait of Mrs

Aurea Catena (Portrait of Mrs. Morris) (c. 1868) by Dante Gabriel Rossetti

Aurea Catena is an exquisite drawing created by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, a pre-Raphaelite painter from England. Measuring 30 x 24 inches, the drawing features colored chalks on grey-blue paper and is a portrait of Mrs. Morris, a major inspiration for Rossetti during his prolific period of life. The painting was inscribed with Rossetti’s signature and …

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Isolated Elements Swimming in the Same Direction for the Purposes of Understanding - Damien Hirst - 1991

Isolated Elements Swimming in the Same Direction for the Purposes of Understanding (1991) by Damien Hirst

Damien Hirst’s artwork, Isolated Elements Swimming in the Same Direction for the Purpose of Understanding, was created in 1991. It consists of a cabinet containing rows of fish that are individually cased in formaldehyde. The artwork measures more than 84 feet by 32 feet and is based on two earlier Hirst sculptures created in the …

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This little piggy went to market, this little piggy stayed at home - Damien Hirst - 1996

This little piggy went to market, this little piggy stayed at home (1996) by Damien Hirst

Damien Hirst’s “This Little Piggy Went to Market, This Little Piggy Stayed at Home” is a Vanitas sculpture that was showcased in his 1996 “No Sense of Absolute Corruption” installation. The piece features two halves of a pig enclosed in a glass tank filled with formaldehyde, mounted on a painted stainless steel frame and motorized …

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Macchia - Chihuly, Dale - 1983

Macchia (1983) by Dale Chihuly

In 1983, Dale Chihuly created a stunning blown glass artwork as part of his Macchia series. The series utilized all 300 colors available to the artist, pushing the boundaries of color exploration with unexpected combinations. The Macchia pieces feature brightly colored spots and emphasize spontaneity and artistic collaboration with technique. Chihuly appropriated the term “Macchia” …

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Tiger - Marc, Franz - 1912 - 2

Tiger (1912) by Franz Marc

The artwork titled “Tiger” was created by the artist Franz Marc in the year 1912. This piece is a woodcut on paper, exemplifying the Expressionist art movement. It measures 19.9 by 23.9 cm and falls within the wildlife painting genre. You can find this artwork at the Städtische Galerie im Lenbachhaus in Munich. The artwork …

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Jeanne Hebuterne with White Collar - Modigliani, Amedeo - 1919 - 2

Jeanne Hebuterne with White Collar (1919) by Amedeo Modigliani

The artwork “Jeanne Hebuterne with White Collar” was created by the renowned artist Amedeo Modigliani in 1919. This oil on canvas painting is a quintessential example of the Expressionist movement, wherein the artist conveys emotional experience rather than physical reality. The portrait, measuring 139.7 x 116.8 cm, is part of a private collection and was …

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Houses of Parliament, London, Sun Breaking Through the Fog - Monet, Claude - 1904 - 2

Houses of Parliament, London, Sun Breaking Through the Fog (1904) by Claude Monet

The artwork titled “Houses of Parliament, London, Sun Breaking Through the Fog” was created by the renowned artist Claude Monet in the year 1904. As an oil on canvas, this piece is an exemplary representation of the Impressionism movement, deftly capturing a cityscape with dimensions of 81 x 92 cm (31 7/8 x 36 1/4 …

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Houses of Parliament, London - Monet, Claude - 1905

Houses of Parliament, London (1905) by Claude Monet

Claude Monet, a renowned French Impressionist painter, created a series of mesmerizing oil paintings of the Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament) during his visits to London between 1900-1905. These paintings all have the same point of view and size, showcasing Monet’s window at St Thomas’ Hospital overseeing the Thames River with its sunlight illuminating …

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La cathedrale de Rouen, le portail, temps gris (Rouen Cathedral, the West Portal, Dull Weather) - Monet, Claude - 1894

La cathedrale de Rouen, le portail, temps gris (Rouen Cathedral, the West Portal, Dull Weather) (1894) by Claude Monet

Claude Monet’s painting “La Cathedrale De Rouen, Le Portail, Temps Gris” depicts the west portal of the Rouen Cathedral in France during dull weather. Created in 1894 using oil on canvas, this piece is part of Monet’s Rouen Cathedral series where he captures the facade of the cathedral at different times of day and year. …

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The Bodmer Oak, Fontainebleau Forest - Monet, Claude - 1865 - 2

The Bodmer Oak, Fontainebleau Forest (1865) by Claude Monet

The artwork “The Bodmer Oak, Fontainebleau Forest” is a distinguished piece by Claude Monet, dating back to 1865. It manifests the principles of Impressionism, a movement that Monet himself helped pioneer. This oil on canvas measures 96.2 by 129.2 centimeters and can be classified as a landscape genre. It currently resides in The Metropolitan Museum …

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The Highway Bridge at Argenteuil - Monet, Claude - 1874

The Highway Bridge at Argenteuil (1874) by Claude Monet

Claude Monet’s painting of The Highway Bridge at Argenteuil, created in 1874, showcases the reconstructed railway bridge in the town. Known for extensively painting Argenteuil, the Impressionist painter’s works of art depict it as a simple and peaceful place with natural landscapes. Along with Monet, other Impressionists such as Renoir and Manet also worked on …

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The Stroll, Camille Monet and Her Son Jean (Woman with a Parasol) - Monet, Claude - 1875

The Stroll, Camille Monet and Her Son Jean (Woman with a Parasol) (1875) by Claude Monet

The Stroll, Camille Monet And Her Son Jean or more commonly known as “Woman with a Parasol – Madame Monet and Her Son,” is a beautiful masterpiece painted by Claude Monet in 1875. The painting depicts Monet’s wife Camille Monet and their son Jean on a stroll in Argenteuil, France. The use of Impressionism concept …

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The Santa Trinita Madonna - Cenni di pepo, called Cimabue - c

The Santa Trinita Madonna (c. 1290-1300) by Cimabue

The artwork entitled “The Santa Trinita Madonna” is a creation by the artist Cimabue, dating from circa 1280 to circa 1285. Cimabue, an Italian painter, crafted this piece using tempera on panel. The dimensions of the artwork are substantial, measuring approximately 223 by 385 centimeters. Executed in the Byzantine art style, this religious painting is …

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Kuo Hsi (1000 - ca

Kuo Hsi (1000 – ca.1090) (1072) by Chinese Art

Kuo Hsi was a notable painter, court professional, and literatus from the Northern Song dynasty in China. His collected notes on landscape painting, called “Lofty Record of Forests and Streams,” provides a valuable aid in understanding the landscape painting of the era. Kuo Hsi’s most famous masterpiece, “Early Spring,” created in 1072, depicts an auspicious …

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November Sun Emerging - Burchfield, Charles - 1956-59

November Sun Emerging (1956-59) by Charles Burchfield

November Sun Emerging is a watercolor artwork created by American painter Charles E. Burchfield between 1956-1959. Burchfield was known for his passionate watercolors of nature scenes and townscapes, which includes a unique stylization of form while maintaining a perceptive sense of weather and light. This artwork portrays the sun as a dramatic orb in a …

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Horse - Cave Paintings - c

Horse (c. 15,000-10,000 BC) – Cave Paintings

Cave paintings known as Lascaux cave paintings dating back to approximately 15,000-13,000 BCE depict over 6,000 animal representations, including the Chinese Horse of Lascaux. Two cave paintings from this period belong to the Magdalenian era, circa 15,000-12,000 BCE. The Great Hall of Bulls in Lascaux contains over 600 paintings of diverse animals. Cave paintings from …

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Wounded bison attacking a man - Cave Paintings - c

Wounded bison attacking a man (c. 15,000-10,000 BC) – Cave Paintings

The painting of a wounded bison attacking a man is located in the Lascaux Cave in France and dates back to an era between 16,000-14,000 BCE known as the Upper Paleolithic period. The injured bison is depicted in vivid detail while the man is portrayed in stick-figure form. The exact explanation for the painting remains …

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Tetschen Altar or Cross in the Mountains - FRIEDRICH, Caspar David - 1807-08

Tetschen Altar or Cross in the Mountains (1807-08) by Caspar David Friedrich

Tetschen Altar or Cross in the Mountains, painted by Caspar David Friedrich between 1807-08, is an oil painting designed to serve as the centerpiece of an altar. This masterpiece marked a significant break with conventional landscape painting by including Christian iconography as the central subject. Friedrich wanted to convey a message through his portrayal of …

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Cloister Cemetery in the Snow - Friedrich, Caspar David - 1817-19

Cloister Cemetery in the Snow (1817-19) by Caspar David Friedrich

Caspar David Friedrich was a renowned German Romantic landscape painter in the 19th century, with “Cloister Cemetery in the Snow” being one of his most important works. Painted between 1817-19, it measured 170 x 121 cm and was an oil on canvas. Friedrich’s art is characterized by cryptic and eerie landscapes with religious interpretations. The …

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Large Enclosure - Friedrich, Caspar David - c

Large Enclosure (c. 1832) by Caspar David Friedrich

Caspar David Friedrich’s painting, also known as The Great Enclosure or The Ostra Enclosure, is a masterpiece of the Romantic Movement. This artwork portrays a large game enclosure near Dresden and showcases Friedrich’s style of incorporating human presence in diminished perspective amid expansive landscapes. The Great Enclosure is considered the “crowning achievement” of Friedrich’s late …

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Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog - Friedrich, Caspar David - c

Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog (c. 1818) by Caspar David Friedrich

The artwork “Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog,” created by the artist Caspar David Friedrich in the year 1818, is a striking allegorical painting from the Romanticism period. This oil on canvas masterpiece measures approximately 94.8 by 74.8 centimeters. Currently, it can be viewed at the Kunsthalle Hamburg in Hamburg, Germany. The artwork was created …

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The Woodcutter - Pissarro, Camille - 1879

The Woodcutter (1879) by Camille Pissarro

Camille Pissarro’s The Woodcutter depicts a laborer working on a woodcutter. Exhibited in the Impressionists’ sixth exhibition, the painting showcases Pissarro’s use of light and color to capture the scene realistically. The subject matter of the painting is reminiscent of Jean Francois Millet’s peasant laborers, and captures Pissarro’s fascination with rural life. The Woodcutter is …

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View from my Window, Eragny - Pissarro, Camille - 1886-88

View from my Window, Eragny (1886-88) by Camille Pissarro

Camille Pissarro’s painting “View from my Window, Eragny-sur-Epte” was painted between 1886-1888 and depicts the view from his home in Eragny towards the village of Bazincourt. It is an oil on canvas painting with dimensions of 81 x 65 cm and is currently held in the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, UK. The painting showcases Pissarro’s Impressionist …

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The Walnut and Apple Trees in Bloom at Eragny - Pissarro, Camille - 1895

The Walnut and Apple Trees in Bloom at Eragny (1895) by Camille Pissarro

The painting titled “The Walnut And Apple Trees In Bloom At Eragny” was created in 1895 by the French Impressionist artist, Camille Pissarro. It is an oil on canvas masterpiece that measures 73 x 60 cm and is currently owned by a private collector. Pissarro was known for his unique ability to capture natural landscapes …

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Edge of the Woods or Undergrowth in Summer - Pissarro, Camille - 1879

Edge of the Woods or Undergrowth in Summer (1879) by Camille Pissarro

In 1879, Danish-French Impressionist and Neo-Impressionist painter Camille Pissarro created a painting that would become known as Edge of the Woods or Undergrowth in Summer. The canvas, measuring 125 x 163 cm, features a man sleeping in the backwoods of Hermitage near Pontoise. Pissarro submitted two versions of the painting to the fourth Impressionist exhibition …

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Pear Trees in Bloom at Eragny, Morning - Pissarro, Camille - 1886 - 2

Pear Trees in Bloom at Eragny, Morning (1886) by Camille Pissarro

The artwork entitled “Pear Trees in Bloom at Eragny, Morning” is an oil on canvas painting by the artist Camille Pissarro, completed in the year 1886. Measuring 54 x 65.1 cm, this piece is ascribed to the Neo-Impressionism movement and depicts a landscape genre. It is currently part of a private collection. The artwork presents …

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The Road to Louveciennes, at the Outskirts of the Forest - Pissarro, Camille - 1871 - 2

The Road to Louveciennes, at the Outskirts of the Forest (1871) by Camille Pissarro

“The Road to Louveciennes, at the Outskirts of the Forest” is an oil on canvas artwork created by the artist Camille Pissarro in 1871. With dimensions measuring 38 x 46 cm, this landscape painting reflects the principles of the Impressionist art movement and is currently held in a private collection. The artwork presents a serene …

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Battle between Heraclius and Chosroes - Piero della Francesca - c

Battle between Heraclius and Chosroes (c. 1466) by Piero della Francesca

The artwork titled “Battle between Heraclius and Chosroes” is a fresco on wall by the acclaimed artist Piero della Francesca, dating from 1458 to 1466. This piece is a representation from the Early Renaissance period, measuring an imposing 329 x 747 cm. The fresco, which belongs to the genre of religious painting, is part of …

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Un etang a Montfoucault (Mayenne) - Pissarro, Camille - 1874

Un etang a Montfoucault (Mayenne) (1874) by Camille Pissarro

Un Etang A Montfoucault (Mayenne) is an oil on canvas painting created by the prominent Impressionist artist Camille Pissarro in 1874. The artwork depicts a pond in Montfoucault with a winter effect, featuring French peasants engaged in their day-to-day life activities. The painting is also known for its distinctive style of the signature impressionist technique. …

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Lordship Lane Station - Pissarro, Camille - 1871 - 2

Lordship Lane Station (1871) by Camille Pissarro

The artwork titled “Lordship Lane Station,” created by Camille Pissarro in 1871, exemplifies the Impressionist movement through its use of oil on canvas. Measuring 72.5 by 44.5 centimeters, this landscape painting is housed in the Courtauld Gallery in London, UK. As a typical representation of Impressionism, it captures a fleeting moment in everyday life with …

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Peasants Gathering Grasses - Pissarro, Camille - 1885

Peasants Gathering Grasses (1885) by Camille Pissarro

Peasants Gathering Grass is a renowned oil painting by the famous French Impressionist painter, Camille Pissarro. Completed in 1881, the painting depicts a picturesque rural scene of peasants gathering grass. Pissarro, who was considered an important figure in Impressionism and Post-Impressionism movements of his time, intended to capture the pure effects of colors and tones …

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Polyptych of the Misericordia - Piero della Francesca - 1445-1462 - 2

Polyptych of the Misericordia (1445-1462) by Piero della Francesca

The “Polyptych of the Misericordia” is an Early Renaissance masterpiece created by the Italian artist Piero della Francesca between 1445 and 1462. Employing oil on panel and tempera as mediums, this religious painting measures 330 cm in height and 273 cm in width. The artwork resides at the Museo Civico di Sansepolcro in Sansepolcro, Italy, …

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Avenue de l'Opera, Place du Theatre Francais Misty Weather - Pissarro, Camille - 1898 - 2

Avenue de l’Opera, Place du Theatre Francais Misty Weather (1898) by Camille Pissarro

The artwork “Avenue de l’Opera, Place du Theatre Francais Misty Weather” was painted by the renowned artist Camille Pissarro in 1898. As an exemplar of the Impressionist movement, this piece was rendered using oil on canvas and measures 74 by 91.5 centimeters. This cityscape captures the bustling atmosphere of an urban scene and, as of …

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Avenue de l'Opera Morning Sunshine - Pissarro, Camille - 1898 - 2

Avenue de l’Opera Morning Sunshine (1898) by Camille Pissarro

Camille Pissarro’s Avenue De l’Opéra: Morning Sunshine is a landscape-style painting featuring the busy street of Opera Avenue in Paris, France. The oil on canvas artwork was completed in 1898, and can be found in the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The painting captures the active morning sunlight on the crowded street with a masterful use …

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Boulevard Montmartre Afternoon, Sunshine - Pissarro, Camille - 1897 - 2

Boulevard Montmartre Afternoon, Sunshine (1897) by Camille Pissarro

The artwork “Boulevard Montmartre Afternoon, Sunshine” is an oil on canvas painting by the Impressionist artist Camille Pissarro, created in the year 1897. Measuring 74 by 92.8 centimeters, this cityscape is a quintessential example of the Impressionism movement. Currently, it is housed at the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The artwork vividly depicts a …

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Boulevard Montmartre Morning, Grey Weather - Pissarro, Camille - 1897 - 2

Boulevard Montmartre Morning, Grey Weather (1897) by Camille Pissarro

The artwork “Boulevard Montmartre Morning, Grey Weather” by Camille Pissarro, executed in 1897, is an oil on canvas that epitomizes the Impressionist movement. Measuring 73 x 92 cm, this cityscape portrays a vivid street scene and is presently housed at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) in Melbourne, Australia. The artwork captures a bustling Parisian …

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Boulevard Montmartre Rainy Weather, Afternoon - Pissarro, Camille - 1897 - 2

Boulevard Montmartre Rainy Weather, Afternoon (1897) by Camille Pissarro

“Boulevard Montmartre Rainy Weather, Afternoon” is a notable artwork by the artist Camille Pissarro, completed in the year 1897. The medium used for this piece is oil on canvas, and it is rendered in the Impressionist style, characteristic of Pissarro’s work from this period. The dimensions of the artwork are 52.5 by 66 centimeters, depicting …

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Les chataigniers a Osny - Pissarro, Camille - c

Les chataigniers a Osny (c. 1873) by Camille Pissarro

“Les châtaigniers à Osny” is an oil on canvas artwork created in 1873 by the illustrious artist Camille Pissarro. This piece is a quintessential representation of the Impressionist movement, measuring 65 by 81 centimeters. The genre of this work is landscape, and it presents a serene rural scene that exemplifies Pissarro’s interest in capturing the …

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The Shepherdess (Young Peasant Girl with a Stick) - Pissarro, Camille - 1881

The Shepherdess (Young Peasant Girl with a Stick) (1881) by Camille Pissarro

Camille Pissarro’s The Shepherdess (1881) is a vibrant example of the art movement Impressionism. The painting, which is oil on canvas, shows a young girl holding a stick in an unidentified rural French setting. Pissarro captures her standing with rapturous attention and thus conveys both awe of the surrounding environment and contentment from nature. The …

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Virgin and Child enthroned with Sts John the Baptist and Nicholas of Bari (the Ansidei altarpiece) - Raphael - 1505

The Virgin and Child Enthroned and Surrounded by Angels by Cimabue

The Virgin and Child enthroned and surrounded by angels is a common theme in Italian churches from the late 1200s. Cimabue painted several versions of this iconic artwork, with the Maestà being his largest panel adaptation of traditional Byzantine icons for Western European devotion. The Madonna and Christ Child enthroned with angels and Saint Francis …

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La hotte (The Basket-Chair) - Morisot, Berthe - 1885

La hotte (The Basket-Chair) (1885) by Berthe Morisot

Berthe Morisot, the first woman Impressionist and a celebrated French painter, created “The Basket-Chair” (La Hotte) in 1885. This oil painting features a seated woman in a garden holding a basket as she looks directly at the viewer. The greenery around her is rendered with loose brushstrokes, emphasizing the light and atmosphere of the surroundings. …

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Peasant Hanging out the Washing - Morisot, Berthe - 1881

Peasant Hanging out the Washing (1881) by Berthe Morisot

Peasant Hanging Out the Washing is an 1875 painting in the Impressionist style by the leading female French artist Berthe Morisot. This work can be found at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., United States. The painting portrays a scene from Gennevilliers, a village outside Paris, where Morisot’s husband’s family owned property. The …

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The Ashes of Phocion Collected by his Widow - Poussin, Nicolas - 1648 - 3

The Ashes of Phocion Collected by his Widow (1648) by Nicolas Poussin

The artwork “The Ashes of Phocion Collected by his Widow” is an oil on canvas painting by the esteemed artist Nicolas Poussin, completed in the year 1648. Emblematic of the Classicism art movement, this piece measures 116.5 by 178 centimeters and falls within the genres of history painting and landscape. Today, it is housed at …

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Vacant Lot - Shahn, Ben - 1939

Vacant Lot (1939) by Ben Shahn

Ben Shahn’s artwork “Untitled (Boys in Vacant Lot)” is a gelatin silver print created in 1931-32, exemplifying his brand of realism that resonated during the Great Depression. His desire to create narrative art that focuses on social and political justice have come to exemplify Social Realism and the art of social consciousness. This particular piece …

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Betty - Richter, Gerhard - 1988 - 2

Betty (1988) by Gerhard Richter

The artwork “Betty” was created by artist Gerhard Richter in 1988. It is an oil on canvas painting, capturing the essence of the New European Painting movement of which Richter was a significant proponent. With precise dimensions of 101.9 by 59.4 cm, the piece is distinctively figurative, exhibiting such characteristics in its realistic representation. Currently, …

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La rue - Balthus - 1933-35

La rue (1933-35) by Balthus

La Rue by Balthus is a painting that captures the hustle and bustle of everyday life in a crowded street. Completed between 1933 and 1935, the artwork presents ordinary moments on a grand scale using traditional painting techniques. The scene depicts people going about their everyday lives, yet there is an underlying sense of tension …

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