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Notturno con Barche, 1893
by Augusto Ferri (1829โ1895)ย
Oil on canvas
69.5 x 38 cm (approx)
I don't plan on being online much this weekend, so I wish you a great weekend ahead and enjoy this beautiful work ๐๐ป
Notturno con Barche, 1893
by Augusto Ferri (1829โ1895)ย
Oil on canvas
69.5 x 38 cm (approx)
Red Virginia Creeper, Edvard Munch, R1898-1900. In the Oslo Munch Museum permanent collection.
๐จ The blanket seller, c.1891
by Silvestro Lega ๐ฎ๐น
oil on canvas, 143 ร 95 cm
Private Collection
About the artwork:
Silvestro Lega was a key member of the Macchiaioli group, a movement that preceded the Impressionists in Italy and focused on capturing scenes of everyday life using patches of color ("macchie" in Italian). "The Blanket Seller" is a prime example of this style, showcasing Lega's ability to depict ordinary subjects with a sense of realism and immediacy.
This painting portrays a vendor, presumably selling blankets, a subject that reflects the Macchiaioli interest in the lives of common people. The composition captures the seller in a natural setting, possibly in a market or a public space, interacting with potential buyers. Lega's use of color and light is noteworthy; he employs a palette that conveys the textures and materiality of the blankets and the ambient outdoor light.
by Silvestro Lega ๐ฎ๐น
oil on canvas, 143 ร 95 cm
Private Collection
About the artwork:
Silvestro Lega was a key member of the Macchiaioli group, a movement that preceded the Impressionists in Italy and focused on capturing scenes of everyday life using patches of color ("macchie" in Italian). "The Blanket Seller" is a prime example of this style, showcasing Lega's ability to depict ordinary subjects with a sense of realism and immediacy.
This painting portrays a vendor, presumably selling blankets, a subject that reflects the Macchiaioli interest in the lives of common people. The composition captures the seller in a natural setting, possibly in a market or a public space, interacting with potential buyers. Lega's use of color and light is noteworthy; he employs a palette that conveys the textures and materiality of the blankets and the ambient outdoor light.
Gm yโallโ Manifesting for some snow this winter.
Snow at Louveciennes
by Alfred Sisley, 1878
Snow at Louveciennes
by Alfred Sisley, 1878
Nandina and Rooster, by Itล Jakuchลซ, ca. 1761-1765
Braille Reader'' 1990 by Karel Fonteyne
Ejiri in the Suruga province
by Katsushika Hokusai, 1830
by Katsushika Hokusai, 1830
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โThe Eclipse of the Sun in Venice, July 6, 1842โ, 1842
by Ippolito Caffi ย (1809โ1866)ย
Oil on canvas
84 x 152 cm
โThe Eclipse of the Sun in Venice, July 6, 1842โ, 1842
by Ippolito Caffi ย (1809โ1866)ย
Oil on canvas
84 x 152 cm
La Liseuse, Auguste Renoir, made between 1874 et 1876. In the Musรฉe dโOrsay permanent collection.
๐จ Church Street El, 1920
by Charles Sheeler ๐บ๐ธ
oil on canvas, 41 x 48.5 cm
Cleveland Museum of Art, USA
About the artwork:
It known for his precisionist style, often explored themes of industrialization and modern architectur. It is a prime example of this focus, showcasing Sheeler's fascination with the urban landscape and industrial forms.
The painting depicts an elevated railway structure, commonly referred to as the "El," in an urban setting. Sheeler's approach is characterized by a clean, precise depiction of the architectural forms,reflecting the industrial aesthetics of the early 20th century.
Sheeler's use of color is subdued, with a palette dominated by grays, blues, and browns.This choice of color enhances the industrial feel of the painting, emphasizing the steel and concrete of the urban landscape.The attention to detail in the portrayal of the El's structure demonstrates Sheeler's skill in rendering complex architectural forms.
by Charles Sheeler ๐บ๐ธ
oil on canvas, 41 x 48.5 cm
Cleveland Museum of Art, USA
About the artwork:
It known for his precisionist style, often explored themes of industrialization and modern architectur. It is a prime example of this focus, showcasing Sheeler's fascination with the urban landscape and industrial forms.
The painting depicts an elevated railway structure, commonly referred to as the "El," in an urban setting. Sheeler's approach is characterized by a clean, precise depiction of the architectural forms,reflecting the industrial aesthetics of the early 20th century.
Sheeler's use of color is subdued, with a palette dominated by grays, blues, and browns.This choice of color enhances the industrial feel of the painting, emphasizing the steel and concrete of the urban landscape.The attention to detail in the portrayal of the El's structure demonstrates Sheeler's skill in rendering complex architectural forms.
โ๏ธRobert Farber is an acclaimed American photographer known for his artistic style in fine art, fashion, beauty, and landscape photography. Rising to prominence in the 1970s, his work features soft focus and impressionistic qualities, often likened to paintings. Farber's photos have appeared in major publications like Vogue and GQ and have been exhibited worldwide. He has also published several best-selling photography books, including "By the Sea" and "Natural Beauty", solidifying his influence as a pioneer in blending art and photography.
Young Girl on the Shore, Edvard Munch, 1896. In the Oslo Munch Museum permanent collection.
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Skeletons Warming Themselves
by James Ensor, 1889
Skeletons Warming Themselves
by James Ensor, 1889
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On the Summit, 1903
by Pascal Dagnan-Bouveret ย (1852โ1929)
Oil on canvas
125.4 ร 105.4 cm
On the Summit, 1903
by Pascal Dagnan-Bouveret ย (1852โ1929)
Oil on canvas
125.4 ร 105.4 cm
ยฉ๏ธEdvard Munch - Rose and Amรฉlie,1894
They built walls to bring freedom!
They closed their eyes to create love!
They sewed their lips to bring pure kisses!
Oh, alas, oh, alas!
Our breasts have become slaughterhouses of hatred!
Our hands are purgatory of waiting!
They have cowardly accustomed us to death every day
So that perhaps one day we will be worthy of life!
They built walls to bring freedom!
They closed their eyes to create love!
They sewed their lips to bring pure kisses!
Oh, alas, oh, alas!
Our breasts have become slaughterhouses of hatred!
Our hands are purgatory of waiting!
They have cowardly accustomed us to death every day
So that perhaps one day we will be worthy of life!
๐จ Composition with Red, Yellow, and Blue, 1927
by Piet Mondrian ๐ณ๐ฑ
oil on canvas, 49.5 x 49.5 cm
Cleveland Museum of Art, USA
About the artwork:
Mondrian, a pioneer of abstract art, is renowned for his De Stijl aesthetic, characterized by a reduction to the essentials of form and color. This painting exemplifies his iconic style, consisting of a grid of vertical and horizontal black lines and the three primary colors: red, yellow, and blue.
The composition is a study in balance and purity of form. Mondrian's use of straight lines and right angles, along with the asymmetrical yet harmonious distribution of color blocks, creates a sense of equilibrium and calm. The painting reflects his philosophical belief in a universal harmony and order, achieved through the reduction of elements to their simplest forms.
by Piet Mondrian ๐ณ๐ฑ
oil on canvas, 49.5 x 49.5 cm
Cleveland Museum of Art, USA
About the artwork:
Mondrian, a pioneer of abstract art, is renowned for his De Stijl aesthetic, characterized by a reduction to the essentials of form and color. This painting exemplifies his iconic style, consisting of a grid of vertical and horizontal black lines and the three primary colors: red, yellow, and blue.
The composition is a study in balance and purity of form. Mondrian's use of straight lines and right angles, along with the asymmetrical yet harmonious distribution of color blocks, creates a sense of equilibrium and calm. The painting reflects his philosophical belief in a universal harmony and order, achieved through the reduction of elements to their simplest forms.
โ๏ธJacob Aue Sobol (born 1976) is a Danish photographer known for his raw, intimate black-and-white photography. He studied at Fatamorgana in Copenhagen and gained recognition for projects like "Sabine" (2004), documenting life in Greenland, and "I, Tokyo" (2008), portraying urban alienation in Japan. Sobolโs style is characterized by high-contrast, grainy images that emphasize emotion and human connection. A member of Magnum Photos since 2007, his work explores themes of love, isolation, and daily life with a deeply personal approach.
Rise and shine โ someone left the window open.
The Open Window
by Henri Matisse, 1905
The Open Window
by Henri Matisse, 1905
A nice story about 10 masters and their final works. From Monet to Basquiat. For this cast I am choosing La Gerbe, Henri Matisse, 1953.
https://www.mutualart.com/Article/The-Stories-Behind-the-Final-Works-of-10/319F02FD4E04F4B9
https://www.mutualart.com/Article/The-Stories-Behind-the-Final-Works-of-10/319F02FD4E04F4B9
โ๏ธNobuyoshi Araki (b. 1940) is a renowned and provocative Japanese photographer known for exploring themes of love, death, sensuality, and everyday life. His work often features erotic imagery, particularly focusing on Shibari (Japanese rope bondage), blending traditional aesthetics with modern tension.
Araki gained prominence with his series "Sentimental Journey" (1971), documenting his honeymoon, and later "Winter Journey" (1990), reflecting his wife Yoko's illness and death. With over 500 published photobooks, his bold and controversial approach challenges boundaries between art and eroticism, securing his place as one of the most influential contemporary photographers.
Araki gained prominence with his series "Sentimental Journey" (1971), documenting his honeymoon, and later "Winter Journey" (1990), reflecting his wife Yoko's illness and death. With over 500 published photobooks, his bold and controversial approach challenges boundaries between art and eroticism, securing his place as one of the most influential contemporary photographers.
๐จVsevolod Mikhailovich Garshin,1884
by Ilya Repin ๐ท๐บ
oil on canvas, 88.9 x 69.2 cm
Metropolitan Museum,USA
About the artwork:
This portrait features Vsevolod Mikhailovich Garshin,a Russian writer known for his short stories,who was a contemporary and friend of Repin. Garshin's life was marked by psychological struggles, Repin captures the intensity of his character and the depth of his emotions in this portrait.
leading figure in Russian realist painting, is celebrated for his ability to portray the psychological complexity of his subjects. In "Vsevolod Mikhailovich Garshin,"he demonstrates this skill masterfully. It is characterized by its vivid realism,expressive brushwork, the compelling gaze of Garshin, which seems to convey a sense of inner turmoil and intensity.
The choice of colors, predominantly in the range of reds and earth tones, complements the emotional depth of the subject. The attention to detail in Garshin's features, especially his eyes, gives the portrait a haunting quality.
by Ilya Repin ๐ท๐บ
oil on canvas, 88.9 x 69.2 cm
Metropolitan Museum,USA
About the artwork:
This portrait features Vsevolod Mikhailovich Garshin,a Russian writer known for his short stories,who was a contemporary and friend of Repin. Garshin's life was marked by psychological struggles, Repin captures the intensity of his character and the depth of his emotions in this portrait.
leading figure in Russian realist painting, is celebrated for his ability to portray the psychological complexity of his subjects. In "Vsevolod Mikhailovich Garshin,"he demonstrates this skill masterfully. It is characterized by its vivid realism,expressive brushwork, the compelling gaze of Garshin, which seems to convey a sense of inner turmoil and intensity.
The choice of colors, predominantly in the range of reds and earth tones, complements the emotional depth of the subject. The attention to detail in Garshin's features, especially his eyes, gives the portrait a haunting quality.
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Window Opening on Nice
by Raoul Dufy, 1928
Window Opening on Nice
by Raoul Dufy, 1928
๐จ The Victory of Buddha, 1914
by Abanindranath Tagore ๐ฎ๐ณ
watercolour on paper, 14 x 10cm
Lahore Museum, Pakistan
About the artwork:
Abanindranath Tagore, a nephew of the famous poet Rabindranath Tagore, played a crucial role in the Bengal School of Art, which sought to revive and modernize traditional Indian artistic styles as a response to the Western influence of the time. "The Victory of Buddha" is an embodiment of this movement.
The painting depicts a significant moment in the life of Buddha, showcasing the spiritual leader in a moment of enlightenment or victory. Tagore's style in this artwork is reflective of traditional Indian miniature paintings, characterized by intricate detailing, delicate brushwork, and a unique use of color.
Tagore's use of watercolors in "The Victory of Buddha" is notable for its subtlety and depth. The colors are blended seamlessly, creating a sense of harmony and tranquility that aligns with the spiritual theme of the painting.
by Abanindranath Tagore ๐ฎ๐ณ
watercolour on paper, 14 x 10cm
Lahore Museum, Pakistan
About the artwork:
Abanindranath Tagore, a nephew of the famous poet Rabindranath Tagore, played a crucial role in the Bengal School of Art, which sought to revive and modernize traditional Indian artistic styles as a response to the Western influence of the time. "The Victory of Buddha" is an embodiment of this movement.
The painting depicts a significant moment in the life of Buddha, showcasing the spiritual leader in a moment of enlightenment or victory. Tagore's style in this artwork is reflective of traditional Indian miniature paintings, characterized by intricate detailing, delicate brushwork, and a unique use of color.
Tagore's use of watercolors in "The Victory of Buddha" is notable for its subtlety and depth. The colors are blended seamlessly, creating a sense of harmony and tranquility that aligns with the spiritual theme of the painting.
Uesugi Kenshin Nyลซdล Terutora Riding into Battle, by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, 1883
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Winter Sun, ั.1923
by Mikhail Markianovich Germachev (1868ย -1930)
Oil on canvas
54.5 ร 65 cm
Winter Sun, ั.1923
by Mikhail Markianovich Germachev (1868ย -1930)
Oil on canvas
54.5 ร 65 cm