Here is my latest coup de coeur. Blogging friend Mélanie , the young talented French antiquaire of Le petit cabinet de curiosités recently ...
In the early 1860s, Napoleon III commissioned photographer Charles Marville to document the city's transformation from medieval architectural hodgepodge to modern metropolis. The results of that project, known as the Old Paris album, are now on display at the National Gallery of Art.
“If Alexander were a woman, I would make him my mistress.”
Built in the 1730s and acquired in the mid-19th century by the King-Wilkinson family, whose conservative landownership ensured that Slaidburn retains its uniformly 'unspoilt' appearence, Townhead was last occupied in 1939. The 14-bedroom, Grade II* Listed Georgian mansion was featured in the national press in 2008, as being for sale for the 'bargain' price of £700,000, equivalent to a 2-bed flat in Manchester. The slight hitch was that it is on the 'Buildings At Risk Register' and requires at least £1 million of sympathetic renovation (in addition to £11,080 already spent by English Heritage). The expected value of the result would be £2 million, but though a buyer was found, the Register still reports the condition to be 'poor' and "slowly decaying; solution agreed but not yet implemented". My visits to Bowland are starting to overlap: I followed the the pale farm track and footpath across the bracken-covered lower slope of Dunsop Fell only a fortnight ago, crossing to Whitendale. Similarly, the road in the foreground is The Skaithe, leading towards Bentham over the Cross Of Greet road, another of my regular cycle routes across the Bowland Fells. Better On Black?
Don your petticoats and top hats as we take you on a historical trip through the Victorian era with this list of the best TV shows set in the 19th century!
In this article, we'll take a closer look at some of the most famous Realism paintings, artworks that define the Realism art movement.
Illustration from the 19th century of a man and disc inspired by ancient roman athletics. Our digitally remastered vintage artwork still have all the charm of the original piece with characteristic grain and marks from the artist. Frame not included. Elevate your home with timeless, unique art. Don't think twice with Free Returns.
This stately 19th century oil on canvas is a classical depiction of "The Death of Icarus," attributed to Alexandre Cabanel (1823-1889), a luminary in French academic painting. The work exudes the exquisite quality and condition one would expect from Cabanel, capturing the poignant aftermath of Icarus’s fabled fall. The figure of Icarus is rendered with a lifelike pallor, his once daring wings now broken and splayed upon the sand, symbolizing the fatal hubris of his flight too close to the sun. Although unsigned, this piece bears a label verso with an inventory number and presents striking similarities to known works by Cabanel. The painting's significant dimensions, approximately 44 inches by 31.5 inches framed, are contained within a suitably classic frame that enriches the historical and mythological resonance of the scene.Measurements: 44 x 31.5 inches framed approximately Enquire: [email protected]
With its origins at the iconic Delmonico's Restaurant in 19th century New York, Potatoes Delmonico is a dish steeped in culinary history. This lavish preparation of creamy, tender potatoes baked with cheese encapsulates the elegance
Transport your design to the 19th century with authentic 1800s characters. Explore our curated list of vintage and retro projects.
This elegant French impressionist oil painting on mounted canvas is signed by P. Henry and features a seaside composition. The artwork is signed in the bottom left corner. The landscape is a lovely pastel color composition, by the beach, on the French coast. Later lovely carved gold frame. Shipping included in price! DETAILS Country: France Condition: Very Good Year: 19th Century Dimensions: H 15.25” x W 22.25” x D 4” less
The Ball by Gaston de La Touche (French artist, lived 1854-1913). The late 19th century was an optimistic time in Paris and became known as La Belle Époque ‘the beautiful time’. Here, the charm and elegance of the ballroom.
This Reproduction piece features original artwork by Alexandre Calame (1830-1845). Alexandre Calame was a 19th-century landscape painter from the Dusseldorf school. Our Wall Art Collection is curated and reproduced in partnership with the Rijksmuseum. Sourced from around the globe, each piece is made using advanced printing technology faithful to the original medium—offering authentic artwork to bring history into your home. With every purchase, you’re supporting the preservation and reproduction of historic works. Details You'll Appreciate Detailed Reproduction of artwork by Alexandre Calame As a Public Domain work of art, the purchase of this piece supports the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam Product Specifications Walnut colored wood float frame Assembled in the USA of domestic and imported parts Care Instructions Wipe clean with lightly dampened cloth as needed
Buried in the archives of the British Museum is this wonderful series of lithographs from illustrator Charles Joseph Hullmandel that transforms the English alphabet into sweeping landscapes. Hullmandel was one of the most important figures in the advancement of British lithography in the first half of the 19th century. These particular pieces were produced sometime between 1818 and 1860 and you can see the full collection here. (via Juxtapoz) More
The photographs, which date back to the 1890s, were part of medical records collected for patients at the Utrecht University Hospital in the Netherlands.
