18th Century style on a 20th Century beauty. Sir Oswald Birley painted this portrait of his wife Rhoda Vava Mary Lecky Pike in 1922, just a year after they were married. Rhoda became a frequent subject of Birley’s work. “The Green Mask” via @artukdotorg.
WASHINGTON, DC — Tucked into a far corner of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, an exhibit showcases the extensive career of artist Romaine Brooks, a turn-of-the-20th-century icon who’s since been largely forgotten by the mainstream.
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No matter how important or lowly we are on this earth, we will all dance the Dance of Death. This was the message behind the depictions of death in its many forms that rose to popularity in medieval times. Death was a very close companion of the poor, as it still is today, so they […]
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Step back in time with the delicious Primrose 18th century shoes. This authentic embroidered satin design has been recreated in collaboration with The Bata Shoe Museum, capturing the look and feel of the original shoes from 1770s-1790s. Made on the Dunmore last and 2 inch / 5 cm heel, you can be sure that style doesn't mean sacrificing comfort. The Primrose 18th century shoes are part of the "In Bloom" collection developed with the Bata Shoe Museum. Every pair of Primroses sold benefits this important collection and supports Bata in their study, outreach, and conservation. Primrose does not come with 18th century shoe buckles. You may find our complete selection of 18th century shoe buckles in the accessories section. Please see our page on how to fit your buckles, or watch our shoe buckle fitting video for more information. Though the antiques were made in silk, our shoes are made in a durable and cleanable polyester satin, the ideal choice for footwear built to last. Spritz your shoes with Angelus Water & Stain Repellent to keep them in good condition and looking swell. Materials & Sizing Durable poly satin upper bound in petersham ribbon. 100% leather sole. Cotton canvas lining and insole with leather heel counter. Latchet closure sized for 1.25 inch 18th century shoe buckles Custom-made Italian heel crafted after original examples Heel Height - 2 inch / 5.08 cm Soft toe boxes create the correct historical silhouette Left and Right lasted for maximum comfort B width Runs true to size for most customers [custom tab] Sizing Size Trends Runs true to size for most customers. Width Regular (B) width Size Chart [/custom tab][custom tab] Materials Color Ivory/Celadon Green Upper Polyester satin, embroidery, and ribbon Lining Pigskin leather, textile Sole Leather Heel Satin covered Heel Height 2 inch / 5 cm Footbed Lightly Padded Closure Latchets Origins Design Based on an original in the Bata Shoe Museum Materials People's Republic of China Assembly Made in China [/custom tab]
Oil on canvas; 238 x 300 cm. Renato Guttuso was an Italian painter. His best-known paintings include Flight from Etna (1938–39), Crucifixion (1941) and La Vucciria (1974). Guttuso also designed for the theater (including sets and costumes for Histoire du Soldat, Rome, 1940) and did illustrations for books. Those for Elizabeth David’s Italian Food (1954), introduced him to many in the English-speaking world. A fierce anti-Fascist, " he developed out of Expressionism and the harsh light of his native land to paint landscapes and social commentary." He was born in Sicily, but from 1937 lived and worked largely in Rome. An anti-fascist, he joined the banned Italian Communist Party in 1940 and left Rome to become an active participant in the partisan struggle from 1943. He was also an opponent to the Mafia. In 1972 Guttuso was awarded the Lenin Peace Prize. In 1976 he was elected to the Italian Senate as a PCI representative for the Sicilian constituency of Sciacca. He rejected every academic canon, putting free figures in space and searching for the pure sense of color. Guttuso joined the artistic movement "Corrente", which stood for free and open attitudes, in opposition to the official culture, and chose a strong anti-fascist position in the thematic choices through the years of the Spanish Civil War. During a stay of three years in Milan, he developed his "social" art, which highlighted a moral and political commitment visible in paintings like Fucilazione in Campagna (1938), dedicated to the writer García Lorca, and Escape from Etna. Moving to Rome, he opened a study in Via Margutta where, because of his natural exhuberance, his friend Mazzacurati nicknamed him "Unbridled". He lived close by to the significative artists of the time: Mario Mafai, Corrado Cagli, Antonello Trombadori, keeping also in contact with the group from Milan of Giacomo Manzù and Aligi Sassu. The controversial painting for which he is best remembered, at the time derided by the clergy and the fascists because it denounced the horrors of the war under a religious cover, is Crocifissione ("Crucifixion"). Guttuso wrote in his diary: "it is the symbol of all those who endure insults, jail, torture for their ideas". He did not stop working during the years of World War II, his work ranging from landscape glimpses of the Gulf of Palermo to a collection of drawings entitled Massacri ("Massacres"), that clandestinely denounced slaughters such as the Fosse Ardeatine.
Henri Matisse's work exudes bright, pure color and expressive form and composition. This was the epitome of the Fauvist style.
Anton Raphael Mengs (March 12, 1728 – June 29, 1779)
This beautiful painting is a true masterpiece that will add a touch of elegance to any room. Created using oil painting production technique, original piece. The painting is perfect for art enthusiasts who appreciate the beauty and intricacies of art. It is a great addition to any collection and will surely be a conversation starter. Portrait of a young musician in the18th century Continental School manner, oil on canvas, signed, 48cm x 62cm, framed B. Longworth (20th century School), Portrait of a young musician in the18th century Continental School manner, oil on canvas, signed, 48cm x 62cm, framed
In my journey concerning The Turque thus far, I've learned that contemporary French terminology surrounding this type of gown, and other orientalist gowns, is fuzzy. Levites, Circassiennes, Polonaises, Turques...they kindof all smoosh over each other and create more confusion than clarity. One thing that does seem
Annushka, a Kalmyk girl of Western Mongolian ancestry, was a serf and pupil of Countess Varvara Sheremeteva, daughter of Count...
Jean-Baptiste SANTERRE (Magny en Véxins 1651 - Paris 1717) Portrait of a couple Oil on original oval canvas H. 115 cm; L. 90 cm (140 x 115 cm with frame) Around 1695 Jean-Baptiste Santerre began his apprenticeship in 1673, under the direction of the portraitist François Lemaire, nephew of Jean Lemaire-Poussin, before entering the Bon Boulogne studio , where he meets young French artists such as Jean Raoux, Nicolas Bertin, or Robert Levrac-Tournières. Very quickly, his style emerged from the Italianate influence of his master and turned towards the study of Nordic artists, Dou, Mieris, Rembrandt and especially Van Dyck, whose models he admired for their elegance and the richness of their draped. A mention of Mercury also testifies to his attachment to the study of nature and his interest in anatomy. Few traces remain of Jean-Baptiste Santerre's activity before 1698, when he was admitted to the Royal Academy. His reputation as a portrait painter was no doubt already well established by this date, since around 1699 he produced the portraits of Boileau and Racine, which testify to his fame in Parisian artistic cultural circles. The daughter of the Prince of Condé, the Duchess of Burgundy, as well as the Regent will also be part of his models. Nevertheless, Jean-Baptiste Santerre was never considered a rival by the great portrait painters of his time, Nicolas de Largillierre, Hyacinthe Rigaud or François de Troy, and it was mainly to his fantasy figures that he owed his fame. Our formidable double portrait must have had a turbulent history. Still displayed on its original canvas and stretcher, this large format saw the names of two characters added to its composition, certainly around 1800/1810. At that time a frame from the Empire period framed it, and these names were added by descendants who paid little attention to the details of the story and the faces of their ancestors. The marriage of the two people whose names are inscribed dates back to 1755, that is to say about sixty years after the creation of our painting. Let us therefore forget the inscribed names, which are now part of the history of the work but with which they may have no genealogical connection. Characteristic of Santerre by the soft and rosy faces, by the draperies with unnatural breaks, by the postures, this double portrait is composed as two distinct portraits. The first is that of the man, seated at his work table, and the second is that of Madame, as if juxtaposed in the background. The man's red collar and bow are reminiscent of those worn during the reign of Louis XIV, contrasting with his loose, graying hair, totally out of fashion at the time.
This "Lover's Eye" Painting / Male Portrait, was done by me, Wil Shepherd Studio. These Small Original Fine Art Paintings where first brought to popularity in the late 18th century (more info below). In this series I have added a variety of 20th Century twist. This painting is Framed in an Antique Gilt Gold Finish Frame. Perfect Romantic or Religious Wall Décor or gift. Titled "See No, Hear No, Speak No". I leave interpretation to the viewer. Remember, what ever you do see is Your consciousness, not mine. "A “lover's eye” miniature is a painted miniature of the giver's eye, presented to a loved one. The notion accompanying this very short-lived fad (c. 1790 through 1820) was that the eye would be recognizable only to the recipient and could, therefore, be worn publicly keeping the lover's identity a secret." ***Listing is for 1 (ONE) painting shown in the first photo ONLY. Though I have included several others from the series, if you are interested in more than one, please inquire for availability. ***This is a new painting, Framed in an Antique / Vintage Gilt Wooden Frame. ***Frame is in excellent vintage condition, with Definite, though subtle signs of age and wear. ***Please ZOOM the photos to appreciate all the details, as well as to best understand overall condition. Piece measures 12" x 16" x 1.25" deep, Framed. See more of my work see here - https://www.etsy.com/shop/wilshepherd?section_id=6646398&ref=shopsection_leftnav_1 See my full collection of Vintage Art here - https://www.etsy.com/shop/wilshepherd?section_id=6643781&ref=shopsection_leftnav_2 *See my collection of Contemporary Art selections at www.wilshepherd.com Happy to combine shipping for most items, paintings and art excluded unless shipped with like items. See my Parent Shop for a full range of Fine Vintage and Antiques, and my Collection of Unique One of a Kind Wil Shepherd Studio Creations at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/wilshepherd Follow me on Instagram for Updates, specials and sales. wilshepherdvintage ***I do NOT take returns, so please look carefully, ASK LOTS OF QUESTIONS. I will work with you to resolve any issues, but Please ask for more photos, and information if you are not sure about anything, Prior to purchase. ***PLEASE NOTE all items are described to the best of my ability, I do try to research everything, and on some items make my best educated guess, I can only tell you what I know. ***In the event there is a damage, (which is unlikely if you review my Feedback). Should there be a mishap I must receive notice within 48 hours. If you receive your shipment damaged. ***YOU MUST KEEP ALL, ALL, Packing Materials, or there will be no way to assist in a refund. I will also need clear, well lit photos of any and all damages. ***If we do come to an agreement to refund, shipping will be your responsibility, as well item must be returned within 2 weeks of tracking DELIVERED date. I'm here to assist. Thank you.
Corot’s place in the history of 19th-century painting is an assured one. When he started painting, the landscape sketch was regarded primarily as raw material for more considered work and was of no great artistic consequence in itself. Corot was one of the first to show that the sketch had qualities of vitality and spontaneity, a basic truth to nature that a more finished picture lacked.
Self Portrait with Portrait of Émile Bernard (Les miserables) is one of the most famous paintings by world-famous French artist Paul Gauguin (1848 - 1903). It's one figure and tableau and portrait oil on canvas painting created in 1888. The painting is owned by Van Gogh Museum, and is accessible to the general public. Paul Gauguin was influenced by Post-Impressionism and Symbolism, and made most paintings about landscape and figure and tableau.For faithful reproductions, our artists will study the oeuvre and techniques of Paul Gauguin. The original painting of Self Portrait with Portrait of Émile Bernard (Les miserables) is about 20
ab. 1799 Gioacchino Giuseppe Serangeli - Portrait of Germaine Faipoult de Maisoncelle and Her Daughter Julie Playing the Spinet (Chrysler Museum of Art)
The symbol of a kiss best defines Valentine's Day. And when one thinks of a kiss, Gustav Klimt springs to mind. He is the timeless painter of “The Kiss.” And as we all know, a kiss is not just a kiss. A kiss can have layers of significance, and so does the story of the man who painted that classic embrace.
