Artwork

Piero Della Francesca’s painting, “Discovery and Proof of the True Cross” depicts the legendary finding of the true cross by Saint Helena and its authentication. The masterpiece of Renaissance art was created around 1466 and features various Christian symbols significant to the story. The painting is a striking representation of perspective and spatial techniques that …

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During the mid-15th century, Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta was the influential ruler of Rimini. A patron of the arts and architecture, he commissioned several works, including one of his most significant – the Tempio Malatestiano. Among the many artists he supported was Piero della Francesca who presented a realistic portrait of him in 1451. The portrait …

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Piero Della Francesca’s Death of Adam painting, completed around 1466, is a monumental work that depicts the biblical story of the first man’s death. The painting portrays Adam lying on his deathbed as he exchanges final moments with his family, which includes Eve and their offspring. Eve stands sorrowfully at the head of the bed …

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Woman Ironing is a 1904 oil painting by the renowned artist, Pablo Picasso, which he created during his Blue Period. This artwork depicts a woman who seems emaciated with hollow eyes and sunken cheeks as she presses down on an iron with all of her might. Laundresses were popular subjects for artists at the turn …

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Pablo Picasso, a master of the Surrealism style, created a series of musketeer paintings in his later years which included “Musketeer with Pipe” in 1968. This painting depicts an archetypal musketeer recognizable by his long hair, shaped mustache, and ruff collar while holding a pipe. Sword-brandishing figures also appear in the series alongside the musketeers. …

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L’aubade is a significant artwork by Pablo Picasso created in 1965, during his later years. The painting explores the traditional serenade theme and expresses the polar extremes of emotion experienced by Picasso during the German Occupation period. It is inspired by Titian’s Venus of Urbino and depicts a watchman and sleeper, a subject frequently explored …

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Pablo Picasso’s Portrait of Daniel-Henry Kahnweiler is a significant painting in the development of Cubism. Created in 1910, the portrait features simplified geometric shapes and planes to create a unique relationship between mass and space. Analytic Cubism was revolutionary at the time, and Kahnweiler was instrumental in promoting this innovative experiment with art. Kahnweiler was …

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Harlequin and Woman with Necklace is a portrait painting by Pablo Picasso created in 1917 during his Cubism period. The painting is on display at the Georges Pompidou Center in Paris, France. The oil on canvas painting measures 200 x 200 cm and depicts two figures in fragmented forms of Cubism. Picasso’s influence on Surrealism …

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John Peto’s painting “The Poor Man’s Store” created in 1885 is a reflection of Philadelphia’s modest shops. It shows a shabby storefront with brightly colored candies, peanuts, gingerbread, and fruits for sale. The canvas is surrounded by a wooden frame painted to simulate a door, shelf, and wall. Peto was known for creating ordinary objects …

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The painting “Rack Picture for William Malcolm Bunn” was created in 1882 by American artist John F. Peto. It was commissioned by Bunn, a Philadelphia newspaper editor, and features his photograph, correspondence, and newspaper banner. Peto’s patrons were mostly self-made businessmen who appreciated the sentimental value of incorporating personal items into portrait paintings. Currently, the …

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Philip Pearlstein’s 1973 painting “Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Pillsbury” is one of his most notable works. The couple is depicted in a studio setting in oil on canvas, measuring 121.9 x 152.4 cm (47 3/4 x 60 in). The painting features a mirrored reflection of Mrs. Pillsbury, which adds to the complexity of the composition. …

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Keyhole is a painting from 1982 by Elizabeth Murray, an American artist known for her ability to explore feelings through pictorial issues of edge, support and surface. The painting features layered canvases built up around a hole in the center, mimicking a keyhole that leaves the viewer searching for the key. This piece is just …

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Bartolome Esteban Murillo’s painting, Two Women at a Window, created between 1665 and 1675, is regarded as one of his most famous and celebrated works. The painting can be found in the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. It is an example of genre art style that depicts two young women standing by an …

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The Young Beggar is a genre painting by Bartolome Esteban Murillo, which was created around 1650. It is also referred to as “The Lice-Ridden Boy,” due to the young boy’s image delousing himself in the painting. Murillo was known for his religious paintings, and this work stands out as an excellent example of his portrayal …

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Edvard Munch’s painting, titled “Love and Pain,” has become more commonly known as “Vampire” due to its subject matter. Created in 1893, the painting depicts a woman kissing a man’s neck in an embrace that has been interpreted as being vampiric in nature. Munch produced multiple versions of this subject over a two-year period, with …

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Self-portrait after the Spanish Flu is a painting by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch from 1919. The painting is part of Munch’s series of works that reflect on his experience with the Spanish Flu, which was a deadly pandemic that swept through Europe and other parts of the world during 1918-19. Munch created other works about …

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Edvard Munch’s “Sister Inger” is an oil painting on canvas, created in 1884. The painting is a portrait of his youngest sister, Inger, who appears elegantly dressed in a black dress with her hands resting by her side. She holds a small hat in her hands that may have been used to protect it from …

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Edvard Munch’s painting, “Death in the Sickroom,” was created as a tribute to his sister Sophie, who tragically died from tuberculosis at a young age. The painting depicts a somber scene in a waiting room filled with sick individuals and their caretakers. The atmosphere is one of intense sadness and despair, with Munch directing his …

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Edvard Munch’s “Separation,” created in 1896, is a captivating oil on canvas painting that portrays a man and a woman parting ways. Munch uses contrasting colors of black and white to emphasize the intense psychological themes in the painting. The woman, portrayed in shades of white and gold, stands out as she dominates the entire …

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Created by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch in 1895, The Scream is an iconic lithograph that features a figure on a bridge with the inscription “Geschrei” – translated to “scream” – in German. Its lower right-hand corner bears the phrase “Ich fühlte das grosse Geschrei durch die Natur,” which means “I felt a great scream pass …

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Old Trees is a landscape painting that showcases Edvard Munch’s passion for intense human experiences. Munch is known for his expressionism style, which emphasizes internal emotions and feelings in his artworks. His breakthrough work, The Sick Child, explores themes of mortality, grief, anguish, insanity, and obsessions of a troubled soul. Old Trees was created between …

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Night in Saint Cloud is an extraordinary piece of artwork created by Edvard Munch in 1890-1892. It is a well-thought-out composition that clearly displays elements of a small room, while a smartly dressed gentleman looks out the window. The use of light and dark shades brings out the balance while revealing different objects in the …

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Workers Returning Home is an iconic painting by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch, completed between 1913 and 1914. The painting is regarded as one of the largest artworks that Munch ever created, and it depicts the working class of the period. Throughout his career, Munch explored themes of mortality and expressed these ideas through works that …

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Workers Returning Home is an oil painting created by Norwegian painter, Edvard Munch between 1913 and 1914. This artwork is considered one of the largest paintings that Munch ever made and it currently sits in the Munch Museum in Norway. The painting reflects Munch’s belief in the working class as the dominant force in society …

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Meeting, an oil and canvas painting by Edvard Munch, is a prime example of the artist’s intense expression of human experiences. Munch is known for his ability to convey emotions in his paintings, reflecting preoccupations with sex, chronic illness, religious aspirations, and mortality. The painting features two figures embracing with an array of emotions reflected …

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Count Harry Kessler, a notable figure in Germany and inspirer of the “hipster” style, was famously portrayed by Norwegian Symbolist painter and printmaker Edward Munch in 1904. The painting, titled “Count Harry Kessler,” is a portrait of the Count in a gentleman suit, held in Neue Nationalgalerie, Berlin, Germany. Munch’s paintings explored themes of life, …

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Edvard Munch’s “Evening on Karl Johan Street” is a painting from his Frieze series, which he produced in the 1890s. The painting depicts a crowd of black-coated figures with corpse-white faces walking through the main street in Kristiana (now Oslo). This scene is a manifestation of one of Munch’s anxiety dreams, transformed into an artwork …

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Norwegian artist Edvard Munch’s painting “Jealousy” is an iconic representation of the human emotion. Munch returned to this image throughout his whole life, completing no less than 11 painted versions, with the first executed in 1895 and the last being made during the 1930s. The painting depicts two men and a woman, and it’s clear …

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Edvard Munch’s Self-portrait with Burning Cigarette is a famous artwork painted in 1895 when the artist was 31 years old. The painting represents Munch directly engaging his viewer while being distanced from the world. It’s located at the National Gallery in Oslo and has subtle contradictions reflecting concerns about his personal psychology and the dark …

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Norwegian artist Edvard Munch is known for his paintings that express intense emotions and feelings, often centered around themes of mortality and fear. One of his notable works is the oil on canvas painting Ashes, created in 1894. The painting depicts a young couple in a forest setting with an atmosphere of despair and hopelessness. …

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Berthe Morisot was a French painter and a key member of the Impressionist movement. Despite being one of the most talented artists of her time, she has been recognized as one of the most underestimated. Her painting “Portrait De Mademoiselle M.t.” is an excellent example of her artistic talent. Completed around 1873, this artwork showcases …

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Thomas Moran, an American painter and printmaker of the Hudson River School, painted “Hot Springs of Gardiner’s River” in 1872. This watercolor and gouache on paper depicts the hot springs in Yellowstone National Park. Moran was influenced by J.M.W. Turner and is best known for his idealized views of the American West. The painting showcases …

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This article section provides information about an artwork titled “Fort George Island” by artist Thomas Moran. Completed in 1878, this oil on canvas painting measures 9 x 12 1/8 inches and is part of the Hudson River School movement. The painting depicts Fort George Island, Florida, a popular destination for artists during this time period. …

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Thomas Moran’s artwork titled “Excelsior Geyser, Yellowstone Park” depicts the once very active geyser now known as Excelsior Geyser Crater. This painting played a crucial role in the establishment of Yellowstone National Park in the United States as it showcased the beauty and uniqueness of its geologic features and landscapes. Excelsior Geyser Crater pumps out …

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In 1871, American painter and printmaker Thomas Moran created a watercolor, gouache, and pencil on paper painting of The Devil’s Slide in Yellowstone. This unique cliff rock formation is located on the side of Cinnabar Mountain in Montana. Moran was part of the Hudson River School movement which focused on romanticism and naturalism. Moran’s art …

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Thomas Moran’s The Devil’s Den on Cascade Creek is a watercolor painting which depicts a beautiful view in Yellowstone Park. It belongs to the Hudson River School and reflects Moran’s fascination with the Rocky Mountains, which he captured in his art through vivid colors and detailed landscapes. This painting was created by Moran in 1872 …

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Thomas Moran’s ‘Cliffs of the Upper Colorado River, Wyoming Territory’ is a breathtaking painting that captures the rugged beauty of the untamed American West in the late 19th century. Moran created this painting in 1882 during a journey to Yellowstone where he stumbled upon a magnificent valley of cliffs, wild rivers, and verdant flora that …

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Thomas Moran’s Children of the Mountain is an oil on canvas painting, featuring the Rocky Mountains which he painted in 1867. Moran was a renowned artist of the Hudson River School and was known as the Artist of the Mountains. He gained apprenticeship at Scattergood and Telfer, a Philadelphia engraving firm before becoming a prominent …

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Draped Reclining Figure, created by Henry Moore in 1952-53, is a bronze sculpture standing at 157.5 cm tall. A recurring theme in Moore’s work, the sculpture was cast in an edition of four with the original plaster sculpture used to create a bronze cast for the Festival of Britain in 1951. Its creation was documented …

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Henry Moore’s Reclining Figure: Angles, created in 1979, is a remarkable bronze sculpture that embodies the female form’s sensual curves while referencing the natural landscape. The piece is part of a limited edition of nine plus one casts, making it an incredibly valuable artwork. Its creation was influenced by the rolling countryside surrounding Moore’s studio …

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Claude Monet’s “Villas at Bordighera” is a large, square format painting that he created in his studio in Giverny, France. It was inspired by his nearly three-month stay in Bordighera, Italy in 1884. During his trip, he was captivated by the vibrant colors of the town and its rich vegetation. He also painted other works …

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Piet Mondrian’s Vertical Composition with Blue and White is a representation of his signature neoplasticism style, which emphasizes the use of primary colors and geometric shapes. This painting was created in 1936 and embodies the artist’s belief in a harmonious cosmos through its extreme formal purity. Despite its seemingly simple composition, the painting generates complex …

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Piet Mondrian’s Composition No. 10 is a non-representational, geometric painting characterized by an interlocking grid made of black lines and primary colors. The artwork has loose dating around the years 1939-1942, which places it in the neoplasticist period of Mondrian’s career. Neoplasticism was coined by the artist himself to describe his mature style that used …

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Amedeo Modigliani’s “The Servant Girl” or “La Jeune Bonne” is an expressionist portrait that was created around 1918. The artwork measures 60 x 24 inches and features the artist’s signature style with elongated proportions and mask-like faces. The girl in the painting resembles an angel with rosy cheeks, giving her a youthful and innocent appearance. …

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Amedeo Modigliani was an Italian artist who painted several portraits of his common-law wife, Jeanne Hebuterne. The Portrait of Jeane Hebuterne Seated in Profile, painted in 1918, is unique as it is the only painting he made of her where she is not fully dressed. The painting depicts Jeanne sitting upright and gazing off into …

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Girl with a Polka-dot Blouse is a portrait painting by Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani in 1919. It features a young woman with close-cropped hair and a stylish blouse, which suggest that she was part of the artist’s social circle. The painting can be found at The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia. The artwork showcases Modigliani’s unique …

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Amedeo Modigliani’s portrait of Paul Guillaume, completed in 1916, is a striking example of the artist’s unique style. Guillaume was an art dealer who supported Modigliani early on in his career, and this painting captures him at the young age of 23, seated in his library. The pose was the result of a series of …

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Portrait of Jeanne Hebuterne with her Left Arm Behind Her Head is a painting created by Amedeo Modigliani in 1919. The painting depicts Jeanne, the artist’s frequent subject and common-law wife, less than fully dressed, but her white chemise suggests modesty and chastity. Modigliani’s portrayal of her shows his appreciation for Italian Renaissance painting, African …

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Amedeo Modigliani was a prominent portrait painter in the early 20th century. One of his most significant masterpieces is Elena Povolozky, painted in 1917, now located at The Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C. This painting is a remarkable example of Modigliani’s style, which combines jagged lines and a sense of nostalgia. Elena Povolozky’s portrait demonstrates …

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Joan Mitchell’s “Untitled” is a significant example of her large, multi-paneled paintings in the Abstract Expressionist style. Created in 1958, the painting measures 74 ¾ by 74 ? inches and is oil on canvas. Mitchell was inspired by nature, landscape, and poetry rather than recognizable images, conveying emotions through sweeping gestural brushstrokes and bold colors. …

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Ici is a landscape painting created by the renowned Abstract Expressionist painter Joan Mitchell in 1992. This abstract piece conveys an undefined landscape through the use of gestural abstraction and luminous layers of color. The title, which means “here” in French, leaves the exact location of the landscape open to interpretation. Joan Mitchell was a …

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Chord VII is an oil on canvas painting created in 1987 by Joan Mitchell, a second-generation abstract expressionist painter and printmaker. The artwork measures 94 1/2 x 78 3/4 inches (240.03 x 200.025 cm). Mitchell’s works are known for their bold coloration, sweeping gestural brushstrokes, and compositional rhythms. Chord VII is part of a series …

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Joan Miró was a prominent Spanish painter and printmaker who created dream-like visions through the combination of abstract art with Surrealist fantasy. In 1934, he painted “Snail Woman Flower Star,” an oil-on-canvas masterpiece that features biomorphic forms and abstract shapes. The painting’s title is derived from its central figures: a snail,a woman, a flower, and …

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John Everett Millais was an English painter who became famous for his Pre-Raphaelite style of artwork. One of his well-known paintings is The Eve of St Agnes, which he completed in 1863. This painting shows a beautiful woman undressing for bed on the night where she might see her future husband in her dreams as …

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John Everett Millais’ painting, Mariana in the Moated Grange (1850-51), is an imaginative evocation of Lord Alfred Tennyson’s poem about the character Mariana from Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure. The painting depicts a beautifully melancholic figure, Mariana, standing at her window and stretching her back while working on an embroidery project. The decaying but picturesque interior …

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In 1879, the highly accomplished portrait painter John Everett Millais painted a portrait of Louise Jopling, a successful artist who painted portraits of wealthy and famous individuals. The portrait was later donated to the National Portrait Gallery. Jopling led a fashionable lifestyle and had her studio designed by William Burges in Chelsea. Jopling’s career as …

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The interior of the Sistine Chapel, located in Vatican City, Italy, is a rectangular brick building adorned with beautiful frescoes on both its walls and ceiling. Michelangelo was responsible for painting the stunning ceiling frescoes between 1508 and 1512. The Sistine Chapel served as a school for young painters at that time. Michelangelo’s art on …

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Hans Memling, a leading South Netherlandish painter of the Bruges school, painted a portrait of Tommaso Portinari and his wife Maria in c.1470. Tommaso was a branch manager of the Medici bank in Bruges and commissioned the portraits upon their marriage. Memling was known for his clever balance of verisimilitude and idealization in his portraits …

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Portrait of an Old Woman is a remarkable portrait painting by Hans Memling, completed in the late 15th century. The painting depicts a close-up view of an elderly woman’s head and shoulders in three-quarters view facing towards the left, with intricate details portrayed on her face. Memling was the leading painter of Bruges at the …

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Portrait of a Man is an oil on panel painting by the Netherlandish artist Hans Memling, created around 1470-1475. The painting measures 12 9/16 x 10 3/16 inches and is owned by the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. It is an excellent example of Early Netherlandish portraiture and shows Memling’s skill in capturing …

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The Resurrection, With The Martyrdom Of Saint is a painting commissioned by Tommaso Portinari, an Italian banker based in Bruges. It is a triptych with the left and right panels depicting the Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian and the Ascension of Christ. Hans Memling painted this piece in c. 1490. The donor portrait in the center …

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“Circus” is a work by Henri Matisse created in 1947. It is a vibrant piece with dimensions of 42.2 cm by 65.3 cm. The artwork is typical of Matisse’s later period when he was engaged with paper cut-outs. This composition bursts with dynamic forms and bright, contrasting colors. A central figure of a dynamic, silhouetted …

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Masaccio’s Ss. Jerome and Augustine painting is an early Renaissance masterpiece, created in 1426 as a tempera on panel artwork that is displayed today in the Gemaldegalerie Museum in Berlin. In the painting, St. Augustine is depicted on the right wearing his bishop’s mitre, while St. Jerome stands on the left dressed in cardinal’s red. …

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Masaccio, one of the founders of Renaissance art, painted “Two Carmelite Saints” in 1426. The painting depicts two identifiable figures: Carmelite saints. The panel is currently located at the Bode Museum in Berlin and is smaller than its original size. The work’s current condition is noted as being severely damaged. Masaccio was known for his …

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The Saint Jerome and Saint John the Baptist painting, done by Masaccio in 1423-24, was part of a double-sided altarpiece created for the church of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome. It is considered a masterpiece that showcases Masaccio’s talent and form while solidifying his place as the founding father of the Italian Renaissance movement. The …

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Reginald Marsh was an American Social Realist artist who rejected abstraction and focused on depicting scenes of New York City life in the 1920s and ’30s. In his paintings, he often portrayed crowded Coney Island beach scenes, vaudeville shows, and burlesque performers. Marsh’s use of vibrant color brought energy to his works. One of Marsh’s …

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Reginald Marsh was a Social Realist artist who depicted life in New York City during the 1920s and 1930s. His work often featured crowded scenes such as Coney Island beach and the Bowery. In 1935, he painted “Hauptmann Must Die,” which is currently held at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields. The painting is …

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Reginald Marsh’s “Twenty Cent Movie” is a renowned masterpiece that depicts the seedy side of New York City. The painting, completed in 1936, portrays a group of people hanging around the Lyric Theater on 42nd Street, resembling a stage set with real-life stars, bit-players, and extras poised for action. Marsh’s work often focused on crowded …

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The Yellow Cow is an expressive oil-on-canvas painting by the German artist Franz Marc, completed in 1911. It depicts a yellow cow jumping in a colorful and structured landscape. Marc’s use of bright primary colors characterizes most of his work, and this painting represents one of his earliest examples of color symbolism. One unique aspect …

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German painter Franz Marc’s Three Cats exudes passion for animal art and expressionism. The painting, created in 1913 as a part of the artist’s notable works, is an oil-on-canvas representation of three felines’ spiritual innocence. This work is on display at Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, Düsseldorf, Germany. Marc’s use of primary and secondary colors with symbolic meaning …

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The Foxes is a Cubist Oil on Canvas painting created by German painter Franz Marc in 1913. The exceptionally rare painting was held by the Museum Kunstpalast in Düsseldorf until it was returned to the heirs of Kurt Grawi in 2022 and was put up for auction. It is expected to achieve a new world …

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Fighting Forms is a significant painting created by German artist Franz Marc in 1914, which depicts opposing forces of bright red and darker black. Marc was a founding member of Der Blaue Reiter, an association of German Expressionist artists. He had a distinct artistic style, depicting a love of animals and intense primary and secondary …

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Deer In The Woods II, painted by Franz Marc in 1912, is a masterpiece of German Expressionism. As a founding member of Der Blaue Reiter movement, Marc was renowned for his animal-themed artworks and use of vibrant colors. In this painting, a prominent yellow cow dominates the foreground with blue hills forming the backdrop. This …

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Andrea Mantegna’s portrait, “Portrait of Cardinal Carlo De’ Medici,” is a tempera on wood painting created in approximately 1466. The artwork depicts a head-and-shoulders portrait of Carlo de’ Medici, an illegitimate son of Cosimo de’ Medici the Elder and a Circassian concubine. In the painting, Carlo is shown wearing the clerical garb of a protonotary …

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The Camera degli Sposi is a room in the Ducal Palace of Mantua, Italy, adorned with frescoes painted by Andrea Mantegna between 1465 and 1474. This masterpiece is considered one of the most famous fresco cycles from the 15th century, showing the Marchese and his consort Barbara of Brandenburg, their children, friends, courtiers, and pets …

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Bird on a Branch is a captivating oil painting reproduction of a pen and brown ink drawing by Andrea Mantegna, an iconic Renaissance artist who bridged the Early and High Renaissance periods. The artwork portrays a bird perched on a stylized branch while trying to snap at an unreachable fly above. It was made in …

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Kasimir Malevich was a pioneering artist who revolutionized abstract painting through his Suprematist movement. He used geometric shapes and pure abstraction in his paintings, which abandoned figurative forms and referenced no outside world. His Suprematism had three phases; black, color, and white. Malevich’s most famous works include “Painterly Realism of a Peasant Woman in Two …

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Suprematist Painting No. 38, created by Kazimir Malevich in 1916, is one of the most famous works of the Suprematism movement. This abstract art style explores pure color and pure light, representing a new realism in painting according to Malevich. The painting features geometric shapes such as squares, rectangles and circles in black, white and …

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Kazimir Malevich’s painting, Soldier of the First Division, is an unconventional military portrait created in 1914 during World War I. The painting features distinct geometric planes of color, collage elements, and isolated fragments of displaced body parts that are put together in a highly unusual manner. The title refers to the fact that most Russian …

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Kazimir Malevich was a Russian avant-garde artist and art theorist known for founding the Suprematism movement. He painted a self-portrait in 1933, which is located in the Russian Museum in St. Petersburg. The painting is in the neoclassical style, and it provides an insight into his artistic shift from Suprematism to a more traditional art …

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Running Man is a masterpiece of Kasimir Malevich, a pioneer of abstract art in the 20th century. The painting depicts a human figure running away in panic and fear. It is said to represent the Soviet government fleeing after persecuting and murdering peasants. Malevich explored the human figure using pictorial vocabulary reminiscent of Fernand Leger, …

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Reaper on Red Background is a famous oil painting reproduction created by Kazimir Malevich in 1912-13, exploring the human figure through a Cubist-inspired pictorial vocabulary. This painting is one of Malevich’s most well-known works and showcases his innovative art theories and techniques that revolutionized abstract art forever. Malevich was a Russian avant-garde artist who founded …

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Kasimir Malevich, a Russian avant-garde artist and art theorist, created the painting titled “The Aviator” in 1914. This painting features an abstract representation of an aviator with his goggles and machine-like helmet. The figure is accompanied by various geometric shapes, including circles, squares, and rectangles. The use of black lines against a white background creates …

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Kasimir Malevich’s Suprematist Composition: Airplane Flying was exhibited in 1915 at “The Last Futurist Exhibition of Paintings 0.10” in St. Petersburg, Russia. Malevich’s work developed a new language of painting known as “Suprematism” which abandoned all references to the outside world to focus on colored geometric shapes against white backgrounds. Although most of his paintings …

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Markus Lüpertz is a well-known German contemporary artist who is famous for his expressive paintings, sculptures and graphic art. One of his most notable sculptures is Hirte Mit Vogel (Shepherd with Bird), created in 1986. This bronze sculpture is currently on display at the Städel Museum Garden in Frankfurt. Hirte Mit Vogel showcases Lüpertz’s love …

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Lorenzo Lotto was a prominent painter, draughtsman, and illustrator during the High Renaissance period. Although primarily known for his religious subjects and portraits, he also painted “Architect,” an artwork created in c.1535 that depicts a man surrounded by architectural elements. The identity of the person in this painting is subject to debate, but some experts …

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Leonardo da Vinci’s Saint Jerome Praying in the Wilderness is a painting on display at The Met to honor the 500th anniversary of the artist’s death. The oil draft depicts Saint Jerome, a major saint and theologian of the Christian Church, during his retreat to the Syrian desert where he lived as a hermit. Although …

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Leonardo Da Vinci’s Head of a Woman (La Scapigliata) is a painting from around 1500 that features a powerful presentation of a young girl’s face. Housed in the Galleria Nazionale di Parma, Italy, the painting is intentionally ambiguous in gender, with a dispassionate gaze. The figure’s eyes are remarkable in their effect on viewers as …

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Leonardo da Vinci’s sketches for the Battle of Anghiari are some of the most intriguing works of art from the Italian Renaissance. Created in celebration of a historic victory by Florentine forces over Milanese troops, these sketches are only preserved in a few autograph versions. The painting was also intended to capture and honor the …

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Peasant Family in an Interior is a genre painting by the Le Nain brothers, featuring three generations of a peasant family relaxing by a fireside around a table in the evening. This painting is considered one of the Le Nain’s masterpieces and is on display at the Musée du Louvre in Paris. The work depicts …

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Jacob Lawrence’s War Series is a collection of 60 panels that depict the emotional experiences of soldiers during World War II. Created in 1947, Victory and Defeat are two paintings of the series. Victory depicts a soldier with his head hanging low, conveying the moral ambiguity and sorrow often associated with wartime victories. The painting …

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Jacob Lawrence’s “Tombstones” is a captivating painting that depicts the harsh reality of the African American community in Harlem during the 1940s. This painting belongs to the Social Realists Movement period of art history, which aimed to reveal social issues and highlight the struggles of ordinary people. Lawrence’s distinct style, which he called “dynamic cubism,” …

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Jacob Lawrence, one of the most prominent 20th-century African-American painters, documented the African American experience through his artwork. His Migration Series depicted the Great Migration of African-Americans from the rural South to the urban North in a unique way that captured the essence of Black life and history. The Black press urged people to leave …

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In 1890, Gustav Klimt painted a portrait of Joseph Pembauer, a pianist and piano teacher. The painting is considered a symbolist Art Nouveau masterpiece due to its incredible level of detail and lifelike appearance. In fact, the painting looks so real that it could be mistaken for a photograph. One of the most striking aspects …

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Mermaids (Whitefish) by Gustav Klimt, created in 1899, is a painting that features the artist’s signature use of gold backgrounds and mosaic patterns. This artwork depicts a new form of art and sensual depiction of water and the female body. It is part of the Faculty Paintings that Klimt started work on in 1900 as …

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Destroyed Place is an iconic piece of artwork painted by Paul Klee using oil on cardboard, showcasing his unique style influenced by expressionism, cubism, surrealism, and orientalism. The painting is currently displayed in the Lenbachhaus museum in Munich, Germany. Contrary to its ominous title, the top section of the painting features bright colors with a …

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Edward Kienholz, a former orderly at a mental hospital, created The State Hospital in 1964-66. This large installation piece features an institutional-looking white shell with a door and small barred window. The exterior of the artwork is intended to critique institutions like mental hospitals. Kienholz’s art is maximalist, and he saturates his works with identifiable …

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Created by Edward Kienholz in 1979-80, “Sollie 17” is an assemblage artwork that depicts the final stages of a lonely man’s life. The mixed media construction consists of collected furniture and personal effects from the Pedicord Hotel in Spokane, Washington. Kienholz’s commentary on social issues such as aging, poverty, and moral hypocrisy is exemplified in …

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To Mourn A Dead Horse is a thought-provoking installation art piece by American sculptor Edward Kienholz. He created this work in 1989 and it comprises of an assembly of various materials such as a wooden table, horse’s hoof, cloth, barbed wire, artillery shell, pencil, paint, photograph and polyester resin intermingled with a television showing a …

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One of Ed Kienholz’s most remarkable works is The Birthday, created in 1964. This piece features a mannequin illuminated with electrically lighted Lucite, standing on a gynecologist’s examination table alongside various objects like clothing and a suitcase. Kienholz utilized his found-object assemblage technique to create this installation. Kienholz was known for his carpentry skills, which …

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Anselm Kiefer’s 1973 painting, Resurrexit, is a haunting depiction of an abandoned forest road. The trees are covered in blood and there is a primeval snake slithering throughout the scene. At the fading point of the road is a wooden staircase that leads to an unknown destination. Kiefer often incorporates unusual materials such as straw, …

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Anselm Kiefer’s The Red Sea is a monumental canvas that measures 9’1 3/4″ x 13’11 3/8″ and was created in 1984-85. Combining oil, lead, woodcut, photograph, and shellac on canvas, the artwork is known for its confrontational style and deep themes related to German history and myth. Through his works, Kiefer offers insights into Germany …

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Anselm Kiefer is a well-known German painter who gained popularity for his contributions to the Neo-Expressionist art movement. His artwork often focuses on themes related to German history and national identity, particularly regarding the Holocaust, Norse legend, and Wagnerian opera. Nero Paints is one of Kiefer’s paintings dating back to 1974. The painting incorporates various …

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Anselm Kiefer’s painting “Die Meistersinger” is a monumental artwork that was created in 1981-82. The painting is oil, acrylic paint, resin, straw, and paper on linen and measures 110 1/4 in. × 149 3/4 in. (280.04 cm × 380.37 cm). According to records at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), the work belongs …

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Margarete is an oil, acrylic, emulsion, and straw on canvas artwork created by German artist Anselm Kiefer in 1981. The painting represents the German love of land and the nobility of the German soul. Kiefer’s work with symbolism through minimalism and abstract expressionism is evident in this significant piece that touches on complex notions of …

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A Woodland Waterfall is an oil painting created by the American landscape painter and engraver, John Frederick Kensett. The piece was painted between 1855 and 1865 and features a tranquil scene depicting a waterfall in the woods. Kensett’s paintings were known for their subtle and poetic depictions of nature that revealed his belief in its …

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John Frederick Kensett’s October Day in the White Mountains is a masterpiece originally created in 1869. This romantic artwork depicts a serene view with muted colors to evoke a sense of tranquility and reflection. Kensett’s painting style evolved from the traditional Hudson River School manner in the 1850s into the more refined Luminist style during …

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John Frederick Kensett, a prominent American landscape painter, is known for his tranquil and serene depictions of the White Mountains in New Hampshire. His 1851 painting “From North Conway” showcases the majesty of this scenic area through muted colors and soft lines evocative of peace and contemplation. Kensett revisited this location several times during his …

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John Frederick Kensett was a noteworthy landscape painter and engraver, who played a vital role in the American art scene of his time as a member of the Hudson River School. He is best known for his masterpiece, “Niagara Falls and the Rapids,” painted in 1851. The artwork portrays the artist’s unique vision of one …

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Newport Coast by John Frederick Kensett is a late work that exemplifies the Hudson River School style, which emphasizes the beauty and majesty of nature. The painting features a peaceful scenery suffused with light and tranquility. The artist depicts the Rhode Island coast using horizontal bands of earth and water with meticulous attention to detail, …

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John Frederick Kensett’s The Langdale Pike is a landscape painting from 1858. It depicts Lake George in upstate New York and is considered one of Kensett’s most accomplished works. Kensett, a member of the second generation of the Hudson River School of artists, used a restricted palette and thinly applied paint to create a uniformly …

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John Frederick Kensett was a prominent American landscape painter in the second generation of Hudson River School artists. He is best known for his serene and tranquil scenery that balances coastal promontories against glass-smooth water, a balance that is evident in his famous work, “View on the Hudson.” Painted in 1865, this piece depicts an …

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Conway Valley, New Hampshire is a landscape painting created by John Frederick Kensett in 1854. Kensett was an American artist associated with the Hudson River School and Realism art movements. His works emphasized the opposing forces of nature and civilization, which can be seen in this painting’s depiction of a serene valley nestled between rugged …

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American artist John Frederick Kensett’s oil painting titled “Beacon Rock, Newport Harbor” depicts a coastal view in the Romanticism style. The painting measures 22 1/2 × 36 inches and can be found in the collections of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. The artwork captures a serene depiction of Newport Harbor, featuring boats …

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Wassily Kandinsky, a pioneer of abstract art, created “In Blue” in 1925. The painting features various abstract forms in shades of red, orange, and tawny color set against a blue backdrop. Kandinsky believed that blue was the most spiritual color as it represented infinity and spirituality. The painting showcases his theory about the ability of …

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Improvisation 7 is a non-objective painting created by Russian artist Wassily Kandinsky in 1910. The piece is known for being part of a series where Kandinsky explored his own mind for inspiration, rather than depicting elements of reality. He saw this as necessary to transition towards new art that would move beyond external shapes and …

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Small Dream in Red is an iconic painting that was gifted by Wassily Kandinsky to his wife Nina in 1925. Kandinsky, a renowned abstract artist, had fully committed himself to pure geometric shapes and abstract approaches by the time he painted this intimate work. The painting features a range of activities across a primarily brown …

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The Collection of Asher B. Edelman includes a prominent art piece by Russian painter and art theorist, Wassily Kandinsky, which showcases his skill in creating modern abstract paintings. The 1923 watercolor and Indian ink painting is often referred to as “No Title,” highlighting Kandinsky’s belief that objects should not overpower the overall picture. Kandinsky’s work …

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Russian artist Wassily Kandinsky’s painting, With the Black Arch, created in 1912, is an abstract representation of Russian themes with a focus on the Troika. The painting is dominated by three distinct areas of color that formulate this theme – black, white and gray which are representative of silence or space. The use of a …

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One of the most well-known pieces by self-taught artist Frida Kahlo is her Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird, created in 1940. This painting is one of 55 self-portraits that Kahlo painted throughout her career. The artwork depicts Kahlo wearing a thorn necklace, which is interpreted as a symbol of the pain and suffering she …

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Frida Kahlo, a self-taught Mexican artist, painted several self-portraits in the year 1940. Her paintings were an expression of her emotional state and often rejected traditional feminine attributes of beauty for more masculine attire. The painting “Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird” features Kahlo wearing a man’s suit and short-cropped hair. This painting also shows …

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Winter, a 1986 encaustic painting on canvas by American artist Jasper Johns measures 75×50 inches. Johns is a notable figure in the art world as he merges abstract expressionism with pop and minimal art. Winter is one out of four paintings from Johns’ “given” series that focuses on pre-existing subjects rather than invention. Johns showcases …

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White Flag is a masterpiece encaustic painting by Jasper Johns in 1955. It belongs to his iconic flag series, where he drained the American flag’s well-known red, white, and blue colors resulting in an eerie yet intriguing representation. Displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, White Flag was first purchased from the …

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Jasper Johns, an American artist, created Watchman in 1964 while he was living in Tokyo. The painting is an oil on canvas with objects that consist of two panels and a wax cast of a friend’s leg, as well as half a standard dining table chair. Watchman is one of his most celebrated assemblage paintings …

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Jasper Johns’ “Painting with Two Balls I” is a sixteen-foot-long color lithograph that features wooden spheres revealing the painting’s canvas panels and creating a gap in the painted surface. The work, which was created in 1962, was printed and published by Universal Limited Art Editions, Inc. It also includes several found objects attached to the …

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Jasper Johns, an American artist, painted a series of motifs in the mid-1950s that included the American flag, numbers and targets. His work prioritizes process and experimentation over definitive conclusions. The target has been a central motif in his works since 1955, and he has depicted it in various media. Green Target is one of …

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Jasper Johns’ Target with Four Faces is a unique artwork that combines painting and sculpture. The piece features a shooting target motif painted in encaustic on canvas, crowned with four miniature plaster casts of the lower half of the same model’s face enclosed in a small wooden box with a hinged lid. The use of …

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Jasper Johns is a prominent artist known for his use of familiar images like targets, letters, numbers, and American flags in his artwork. His subject matter has become less commonplace over the years, but he continues to incorporate borrowed elements from the public domain into his creations. One of the ancient methods he uses to …

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Jasper Johns, a prominent American artist, created an artwork called ‘The Seasons (Spring)’ in 1986. This work is a combination of painting and sculpture techniques that explore the symbols and cycles of growth and aging associated with Spring. Encaustic, a technique Johns was known for using throughout his career, was employed to create a fast-drying, …

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Jasper Johns, a renowned American artist, created “Scent,” a painting in 1973-74. This work features the “hatching” image that later became the sole focus of a 1974 print. To create “Scent,” Johns joined several canvases and added various found objects to them. Johns is famous for using recurring motifs such as the American flag in …

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Jasper Johns, an American artist, created a sculpture entitled “Painted Bronze” in 1960. The sculpture was made by casting a Savarin coffee tin that was filled with used paintbrushes in bronze. This piece of art blurred the line between found object and artistic recreation. Johns is known for his use of everyday objects as subject …

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Jasper Johns’ 1983 artwork “Racing Thoughts” is a mixed media piece, utilizing encaustic, screenprint and wax crayon on collaged cotton and linen. The painting, housed in the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City, can be seen as a symbolic self-portrait depicting a psychological condition where images and ideas run disjointedly through one’s …

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Artist Jasper Johns created the painting Map in 1961, which features the countries of the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Johns chose the map for its ubiquity and iconicity, as well as to explore the concept of knowing an image rather than just seeing it. The painting is part of his larger exploration of using …

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Jasper Johns’ “Untitled” painting, created in 1984, is a prime example of the artist’s signature style. Johns’ playful and enigmatic paintings interrogate the ways in which we see and interpret the world. “Untitled” features his iconic use of common objects as part of his exploration. The painting comprises a series of fragmented images, including a …

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Jasper Johns is a renowned American artist who has created a motif called Green Angel. This motif has been used in over forty of his artistic works, including paintings, drawings, and prints. One of the notable pieces featuring the Green Angel motif is an etching and aquatint titled Green Angel (1991). Another artwork that highlights …

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Jasper Johns’ well-known piece, Fool’s House, created in 1962 features a painted household broom hung on a hook. The lithograph created later in 1972 expands on imagery from the painting. Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles produced the lithograph, which was given to the Tate collection in 1978. Johns explores commonplace objects and common signs such as …

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‘Flag above White with Collage’ is a painting by Jasper Johns that dates back to 1955. It was the first of Johns’ works to be acquired by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The painting’s white background is layered, and its minimalist composition features a flag motif, but without the characteristic red, blue, …

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Flag is a significant encaustic painting created by Jasper Johns in 1954-55. The inspiration for the painting came from a dream that Johns had of the American flag. What makes this piece so significant is that it broke with tradition by representing a recognizable everyday object instead of continuing with non-objective painting. The rough-textured surface …

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Jasper Johns’ Fall is a painting from 1986 that incorporates found objects and reflective imagery into its composition. The artist’s use of a chair, cast of legs, metal letters, and coat hanger creates an assemblage effect that challenges the boundaries of traditional painting techniques. As with much of his late career work, Johns’ biography can …

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Jasper Johns’ lithograph titled “Device” was created in 1961-62 and measures 29 7/16 x 20 1/4 inches. The lithograph was published and printed by Universal Limited Art Editions (ULAE), with only six editions produced. This piece was part of Johns’ exploration of moving beyond Abstract Expressionism, with motifs such as numbers, the American flag, and …

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Dancers on a Plane is a suite of two works by Jasper Johns created in 1979. The artwork comprises oil on canvas and is set within an artist-made decorated bronze frame. Johns, the famous American painter, sculptor and printmaker, is widely associated with abstract expressionism, neo-Dada, and pop art movements. It is a complex visual …

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Jasper Johns’ “Cicada” is a noteworthy artwork that was created in 1979, and exists in multiple mediums. This includes a color screenprint, watercolor on paper, and oil on canvas. The six prints on-screen were published by Simca Print Artists and Jasper Johns between 1979-1981. Additionally, there is the lithograph “CICADA” which measures 45.0×35.3 cm. The …

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Grey Alphabets is a pioneering work by American artist Jasper Johns painted in 1956. It marks his first painting to depict the alphabet and the color gray. Johns utilizes a grid format with collaged newspaper substructure to portray alphabets, playing with tension between allover composition and discreet forms. Johns is known for his exploration of …

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Jasper Johns’ Painted Bronze (Ballantine Ale), created in 1960, is a sculpture consisting of two bronze cast beer cans painted to look like regular cans. This artwork showcases Johns’ ability to turn “found objects” into art. The concept for this piece stemmed from Willem de Kooning’s comment about Leo Castelli’s ability to sell anything, including …

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Jasper Johns’ Three Flags is an iconic artwork that was created in 1958. It features a series of three canvases that are painted with hot wax, creating a three-dimensional effect. The painting showcases the American flag as a repetitive pattern using the encaustic painting technique, which involves mixing pigments with hot wax. The artwork has …

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Alexei Jawlensky’s 1909 painting, Portrait of the Dancer Alexander Sacharoff, is a stunning example of expressionist art. The portrait depicts Russian dancer Alexander Sacharoff in a stylized manner that emphasizes his striking features and expressive movements. Jawlensky has used bold, bright colors to capture the fluidity and dynamism of the dancer’s movements. His angular shapes …

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Sunset at Montclair, painted in 1885 by George Inness, portrays tree silhouettes arranged irregularly across the horizon against a warm golden-orange background. The painting is an ode to the beauty of Montclair, New Jersey, where Inness resided from 1885 until his death in 1894. Sunset was one of Inness’s favorite subjects, and he made many …

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Spirit of Autumn is an oil on canvas painting from 1891 by the renowned American landscape painter George Inness. Measuring 30 by 45 inches, it is now located at Colby College Museum of Art in Waterville. Inness was a well-known figure in the art community during his time, drawing influence from various sources such as …

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Morning, Catskill Valley (The Red Oaks) is a Tonalist painting by George Inness, completed in 1894. The painting depicts a domesticated landscape with a church, fields and hayricks. The church becomes the focal point of the painting and creates balance with the surrounding elements. Inness’s use of color and light in this painting is typical …

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