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Forget Me Not, undated
by Arthur Hughes (1832โ1915)
Oil on canvas
108 x 64cm
Forget Me Not, undated
by Arthur Hughes (1832โ1915)
Oil on canvas
108 x 64cm
German prisoners of war captured by American soldiers at the Battle of Cisterna
Italy, winter 1944
Italy, winter 1944
Pablo Picasso's Homme assis painted in 1969 is coming up for auction. Estimate up to $18m!
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Question to the Stars, c. 1901
by Karl Wilhelm Diefenbach (1851โ1913)
Oil on canvas
Question to the Stars, c. 1901
by Karl Wilhelm Diefenbach (1851โ1913)
Oil on canvas
From the Marina Picasso's collection: 'Tรชte dโhomme', painted by Pablo Picasso in 1964. Up for auction at Sotheby's.
A stunning 1918 Henri Matisse, 'Le Bouquet d'anรฉmones', property of SFMOMA, is coming up for auction at Sotheby's.
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Sunday Gumbo
K.M. Martell, 2025.
Irish, b. 1980s
Oil on canvas, 30 ร 40 cm.
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Sunday Gumbo
K.M. Martell, 2025.
Irish, b. 1980s
Oil on canvas, 30 ร 40 cm.
Men's dormitory in a camp for displaced and interned persons of Japanese ancestry in Canada, 1942
"Dante and Virgil in Hell" is an oil on canvas painting created in 1850 by the French academic artist William-Adolphe Bouguereau. It is housed in the Musรฉe d'Orsay in Paris. The painting depicts a scene from Dante's Divine Comedy, which tells of his journey with his guide Virgil through hell. In this scene, the author and his guide watch as two damned souls intertwine in an eternal struggle. One of the souls is an alchemist and heretic named Capocchio. He is bitten in the neck by Gianni Schicchi, who has fraudulently taken possession of someone else's inheritance. In turning to Dante's plot, Bouguereau set an extremely ambitious task, especially in conveying the passions. Exaggerating the structure of muscles and distorting them, hypertrophying poses, enhancing the contrasts of color and light, the artist explores the aesthetic boundaries and consequences of the fear and horror that reign in hell.
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The Four Elements is a series of four oil paintings by the Italian artist Giuseppe Arcimboldo, created in 1566.
The paintings depict human faces in profile, composed of different animals or objects. Air is represented by birds, Fire by burning wood and cannons, Earth by land animals, and Water by sea creatures. The series attempts to express the creation of harmony out of chaos by carefully arranging elements to form portraits. Unlike the others, Fire is composed of inanimate objects. Earth is perhaps the most skillfully mixed part.
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The Four Elements is a series of four oil paintings by the Italian artist Giuseppe Arcimboldo, created in 1566.
The paintings depict human faces in profile, composed of different animals or objects. Air is represented by birds, Fire by burning wood and cannons, Earth by land animals, and Water by sea creatures. The series attempts to express the creation of harmony out of chaos by carefully arranging elements to form portraits. Unlike the others, Fire is composed of inanimate objects. Earth is perhaps the most skillfully mixed part.
๐จ Portrait of the Art Critic and Writer Raimon Casellas, 1894
by Lluรญs Graner ๐ช๐ธ
oil on canvas, 185 x 90 cm
Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Spain
About the artwork:
In "Portrait of the Art Critic and Writer Raimon Casellas," Graner would likely have depicted Casellas in an environment that reflects his intellectual and artistic milieu. The portrait may show Casellas either in his study surrounded by books and artifacts of art or in a setting that suggests his role in the cultural life of Catalonia, possibly including elements that symbolize his contributions to art criticism and literature.
by Lluรญs Graner ๐ช๐ธ
oil on canvas, 185 x 90 cm
Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Spain
About the artwork:
In "Portrait of the Art Critic and Writer Raimon Casellas," Graner would likely have depicted Casellas in an environment that reflects his intellectual and artistic milieu. The portrait may show Casellas either in his study surrounded by books and artifacts of art or in a setting that suggests his role in the cultural life of Catalonia, possibly including elements that symbolize his contributions to art criticism and literature.
Cat Catching a Rat, Kobayashi Kiyochika. A woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper from 1877, can be found in the Boston MFA permanent collection.
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The Shadow, c. 1909
by Edmund Leighton (1852โ1922)
Oil on canvas
91x61cm
The Shadow, c. 1909
by Edmund Leighton (1852โ1922)
Oil on canvas
91x61cm
By the Italian artist Giuseppe Arcimboldo, created in 1566.
The paintings depict human faces in profile, composed of different animals or objects. Air is represented by birds, Fire by burning wood and cannons, Earth by land animals, and Water by sea creatures. The series attempts to express the creation of harmony out of chaos by carefully arranging elements to form portraits. Unlike the others, Fire is composed of inanimate objects. Earth is perhaps the most skillfully mixed part.
The paintings depict human faces in profile, composed of different animals or objects. Air is represented by birds, Fire by burning wood and cannons, Earth by land animals, and Water by sea creatures. The series attempts to express the creation of harmony out of chaos by carefully arranging elements to form portraits. Unlike the others, Fire is composed of inanimate objects. Earth is perhaps the most skillfully mixed part.
"The Hunters in the Snow" is an oil painting on wood by Pieter Bruegel the Elder, painted in 1565. The Northern Renaissance work is part of a series of six works, five of which have survived to this day. The series belongs to the medieval and early Renaissance tradition and depicts various activities associated with different seasons. The painting depicts a winter scene in which three hunters are returning from a campaign accompanied by their dogs.
๐จ A Shepherd and his Flock under the Moon and Stars, 1827
by Samuel Palmer ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ
pen and brown ink with brown and gray washes heightened with white gouache on card, 40 x 52.7 cm
Yale Center for British Art, USA
About the artwork:
"A Shepherd and his Flock under the Moon and Stars" likely depicts a tranquil nocturnal scene, a subject for which Palmer had particular affinity, often portraying the serene and sublime aspects of night. The scene would typically feature a shepherd, possibly a symbolic or romantic figure, tending to his flock under a beautifully rendered sky illuminated by the moon and stars. This imagery aligns with Palmerโs affinity for themes of protection, guidance, and contemplation within nature.
by Samuel Palmer ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ
pen and brown ink with brown and gray washes heightened with white gouache on card, 40 x 52.7 cm
Yale Center for British Art, USA
About the artwork:
"A Shepherd and his Flock under the Moon and Stars" likely depicts a tranquil nocturnal scene, a subject for which Palmer had particular affinity, often portraying the serene and sublime aspects of night. The scene would typically feature a shepherd, possibly a symbolic or romantic figure, tending to his flock under a beautifully rendered sky illuminated by the moon and stars. This imagery aligns with Palmerโs affinity for themes of protection, guidance, and contemplation within nature.
Joseph Mallord William Turner, Norham Castle, Sunrise c.1845. Currently on view at Tate. The exhibition (free admission!) marks the 250 years since the birth of one of the most famous British painters. More info about the exhibition, here: https://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-britain/display/jmw-turner.
๐จ The Sultan's Gift, c. 1885 - 1886
by Antoni Fabrรฉs ๐ช๐ธ
oil on panel, 29 x 41.5 cm
Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Spain
About the artwork:
"The Sultan's Gift" likely depicts a scene in which a sultan or a high-ranking official is presenting a gift, possibly as part of a ceremonial or diplomatic event. The painting might feature a detailed interior setting that reflects the opulence and luxurious ambiance associated with the sultan's court. Elements such as rich textiles, intricate architectural details, and sumptuous furnishings would be typical of Fabrรฉsโ attention to detail and historical accuracy.
by Antoni Fabrรฉs ๐ช๐ธ
oil on panel, 29 x 41.5 cm
Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Spain
About the artwork:
"The Sultan's Gift" likely depicts a scene in which a sultan or a high-ranking official is presenting a gift, possibly as part of a ceremonial or diplomatic event. The painting might feature a detailed interior setting that reflects the opulence and luxurious ambiance associated with the sultan's court. Elements such as rich textiles, intricate architectural details, and sumptuous furnishings would be typical of Fabrรฉsโ attention to detail and historical accuracy.
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Spring Night, c. 1910
by Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939)
Oil on canvas
91.4x76.8cm
Spring Night, c. 1910
by Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939)
Oil on canvas
91.4x76.8cm
"Spring" is a large tempera panel painting by the Italian Renaissance artist Sandro Botticelli. The painting depicts six female figures, two male figures, and Cupid in an orange grove. The rhythm of the figures in the painting is 1-3-1-3. The interaction between the figures is enigmatic. The wind god Zephyr and the nymph Chloris face each other. Chloris is depicted at the moment of her transformation into Flora. Flora and Venus provide the viewer with a gaze. Cupid is blindfolded, and Mercury has his back to the contact, watching the clouds with his staff raised. The Three Graces join hands in dance.
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Adieu! (Goodbye), 1892
by Alfred Guillou (1844โ1926)
Oil on canvas
170 cm ร 245 cm
Adieu! (Goodbye), 1892
by Alfred Guillou (1844โ1926)
Oil on canvas
170 cm ร 245 cm
Saint Michael the Archangel Defeating the Demon is an oil on canvas painting by Guido Reni completed for the church of Santa Maria della Concezione in Rome around 1636. It depicts the famous episode from the Apocalypse of St. John where the Archangel Michael defeats the demon.
๐จ Evening in the Woods, 1876
by Worthington Whittredge ๐บ๐ธ
oil on canvas, 107.5 x 91.7 cm
Metropolitan Museum of Art, USA
About the artwork:
"Evening in the Woods" likely depicts a serene forest scene at dusk, capturing the quiet and peaceful atmosphere of the woods as daylight fades. The painting would typically feature a dense array of trees with a soft, muted light filtering through the branches, highlighting the textures of the foliage and the forest floor.
by Worthington Whittredge ๐บ๐ธ
oil on canvas, 107.5 x 91.7 cm
Metropolitan Museum of Art, USA
About the artwork:
"Evening in the Woods" likely depicts a serene forest scene at dusk, capturing the quiet and peaceful atmosphere of the woods as daylight fades. The painting would typically feature a dense array of trees with a soft, muted light filtering through the branches, highlighting the textures of the foliage and the forest floor.
Titianโs โPietร โ (1575-76). A wonderful walkthrough published on the WSJ> https://www.wsj.com/arts-culture/fine-art/titians-pieta-the-atmosphere-of-anguish-df15a703
๐จ A game of L'hombre in Brรธndum's Hotel, 1885
by Anna Palm ๐ธ๐ช
oil on canvas, 52.4 x 35.6 cm
Skagens Museum, Denmark
About the artwork:
The painting "A Game of L'hombre in Brรธndum's Hotel" likely captures a social scene inside Brรธndum's Hotel, a well-known gathering place for the Skagen artists. The artwork would typically depict a group of individuals engrossed in playing L'hombre, a popular card game in the 19th century. The scene is probably set in a cozy room, with the figures portrayed in mid-game, highlighting their expressions and the dynamics of the game.
by Anna Palm ๐ธ๐ช
oil on canvas, 52.4 x 35.6 cm
Skagens Museum, Denmark
About the artwork:
The painting "A Game of L'hombre in Brรธndum's Hotel" likely captures a social scene inside Brรธndum's Hotel, a well-known gathering place for the Skagen artists. The artwork would typically depict a group of individuals engrossed in playing L'hombre, a popular card game in the 19th century. The scene is probably set in a cozy room, with the figures portrayed in mid-game, highlighting their expressions and the dynamics of the game.
"The Chess Game" (full and original title - "The Artist's Sisters Lucia, Minerva and Europa Anguissola Playing Chess") is a painting by the Italian artist Sofonisba Anguissola, created in 1555. The artist depicted her younger sisters playing chess in a relaxed family atmosphere. The painting is considered revolutionary in the development of genre painting and informal group portraiture. The painting is considered a fundamental work in the history of feminism. She questions the traditional portrayal of women as decorative characters and challenges the norms of the time by emphasizing women's intelligence.
Jupiter and Io is a painting by the Italian High Renaissance artist Antonio da Correggio, completed around 1530. The work belongs to the series of paintings "Jupiter's Lovers", consisting of four canvases. Jupiter often resorted to various disguises to hide his adventures from his jealous wife. This time he wraps himself in a dark cloud, although it is bright daylight outside. Jupiter embraces the nymph, his face barely visible next to her head. Io pulls Jupiter's smoky hand towards herself with barely restrained sensuality. The contrast between the disembodied figure of Jupiter and the nymph, blazing with vitality, is clearly visible. In creating Io's curved pose, depicted from behind, Correggio was inspired by ancient prototypes, skillfully transformed to create one of the most virtuosic images in 16th-century painting. In the lower right corner, the head of a deer drinking from a stream is visible, possibly introducing Christian themes into the subject.
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Memento Mori, 1694
by Anonymous painter
The inscription: "All the skulls are signed, but only one is not. Then write your name on it, for it is yours.โ
Oil on canvas
49 cm ร 40 cm
Memento Mori, 1694
by Anonymous painter
The inscription: "All the skulls are signed, but only one is not. Then write your name on it, for it is yours.โ
Oil on canvas
49 cm ร 40 cm
View of Toledo is one of only two surviving landscapes by El Greco. It is one of the most famous images of the sky in Western art, along with Van Gogh's Starry Night and landscapes by Turner and Monet. Landscapes were rare in Spanish Renaissance and Baroque painting. Because of this, it has been suggested that View of Toledo is actually part of a larger painting. However, there is no hard evidence to support this.
A girl holds a rifle belonging to her wounded father. Nearby are the girl's mother and her sister. Cambodia, 1971
The Disciples on the Sea, Henry Ossawa Tanner, 1910. In the Toledo Museum of Art permanent collection.
๐จ The Waltz, 1891
by Anders Zorn ๐ธ๐ช
etchin and drypoint, no informations
Cleveland Museum of Art, USA
About the artwork:
In "The Waltz," Zorn likely depicts a couple in the midst of a dance, characterized by elegant and fluid motion. The scene would be set either at a social gathering or a ball, capturing the elegance and excitement of the event. Zornโs skill in drypoint allows for rich textural details in the clothing and background, enhancing the realism and immediacy of the scene.
by Anders Zorn ๐ธ๐ช
etchin and drypoint, no informations
Cleveland Museum of Art, USA
About the artwork:
In "The Waltz," Zorn likely depicts a couple in the midst of a dance, characterized by elegant and fluid motion. The scene would be set either at a social gathering or a ball, capturing the elegance and excitement of the event. Zornโs skill in drypoint allows for rich textural details in the clothing and background, enhancing the realism and immediacy of the scene.
