Charles Marville is best known for his government commission to photograph the neighborhoods of Paris slated for demolition during Baron Haussmann’s reconfiguration of the city between 1853 and 1870. His technical mastery of the medium was such that he made cloud studies of the sky over the Invalides fifty years before clouds featured much in photography, since they tended not to cooperate with the long exposure times. But as rich and fascinating as are those aspects of his work, it is still the documentation of old Paris that secures his place in the highest rank of photographic achievement.
Los Angeles officials said they will look to cut up to $150 million from the police budget as part of a wider effort to reinvest more dollars into the local black community.
Bahrain arrested human rights activist Zainab Al Khawaja along with her 15-month-old toddler. The arrest comes on the fifth anniversary of the arrival of Saudi troops to crush pro-democracy protests.
Prince Harry and NJ Governor Chris Christie tour the Superstorm Sandy ravaged boardwalk during the fifth day of Harry's visit to the United States on May 14, 2013 in Seaside Heights, New Jersey. HRH...
Former CIA director Michael Hayden was accused of suggesting Donald Trump be executed if he has illegally retained nuclear documents at his Mar-a-Lago home.
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A recent survey has shown that Greece is among the top 20 countries in the field of nutrition as the contemporary Greek cuisine combines many flavors and benefits health. But what were the nutritional habits in ancient Greece? The Ancient Greek diet was largely based on products that could be easily cultivated in the country’s […]
Bis 20. Juli ist in der Leica Galerie Wien eine Auswahl an Porträts und Reportagefotografien der aus Graz stammenden Magnum-Fotografin zu sehen
Lisette Model: Photographs from the Canadian Photography Institute of the National Gallery of Canada is on view at the Boca Raton Museum of Art, showing lesser known images by the illusive artist who “shot from the gut.”
In 1932, artist Lester Gaba created a mannequin known as Cynthia for Saks Fifth Avenue. Cynthia was a 100-pound model and had life-like imperfections like freckles, pigeon toes, and even different …
From Oscar Wilde's quirky teapot to the Treasure Houses of Britain.
Photographies de Bruce Weber
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Sakountala or L'abandon (The Abandonment)This early work refers directly to Camille Claudel's troublesome lover's relationship with Auguste Rodin. The dramatic plaster sculpture was first exhibited at the Salon of 1888. The title Sakountala refers to the main character in a narrative by the fifth century Hindu poet Kalidasa. After being bewitched, the dashing prince Dushyanta forgets that he is married to the young Sakountala. When he meets her again later, he kneels down before her and asks for forgiveness. Part of the Parastone Mouseion 3D Sculpture Collection of statue replicas. Comes with description card. PN CC01 Made from resin with a mid-range bronze finish. Measures: 7.25 in H x 6 in W x 3 in D. Weighs 2.5 lbs.
"As a rule, each room was home to three families; penury, filth and vice thrived there.” These are the words of Artist and Illustrator Carl Larsson, describing his childhood in the slums of Stockholm in the 1850s and 1860s.
