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The Illegal Operation - Kienholz, Ed - 1962

The Illegal Operation (1962) by Ed Kienholz

The Illegal Operation is a sculpture created by American artist Edward Kienholz in 1962. This assemblage artwork portrays a makeshift operating room used for illegal abortions, complete with bedpans, rusty medical instruments, and soiled blankets strewn throughout the scene. It was inspired by the personal experience of his then-wife who underwent an illegal abortion procedure …

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Equestrian monument of Gattamelata - Donatello - 1444-53

Equestrian monument of Gattamelata (1444-53) by Donatello

Donatello’s Equestrian Monument of Gattamelata is a masterpiece of bronze sculpture created during the Early Renaissance. Completed in 1453, this piece depicts the condottiero Erasmo da Narni or “Gattamelata,” who was known for his military prowess. The statue, which is over life-sized and located in Piazza del Santo in Padua, Italy, presents Gattamelata on horseback …

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The Cantoria or Singing Gallery - Donatello - 1433-1439

The Cantoria or Singing Gallery (1433-1439) by Donatello

Donatello’s Cantoria sculpture was created during the early Renaissance period in Florence, Italy. The piece is a rectangular structure with relief balconies or galleries and served as a functional “singing gallery” for the choir section of the cathedral. Donatello carved angelic dancing children in simple garments behind five medievally styled columns. Donatello was a master …

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The Maries at the Sepulchre - Donatello - c

The Maries at the Sepulchre (c. 1460-70) by Donatello

The Maries at the Sepulchre is a limestone sculpture, believed to be from the 11th century, originating from the Benedictine monastery of Santo Domingo de Silos. The artwork depicts three women – Mary Magdalene, Mary Jacobe, and Salome – at Jesus’ tomb after his crucifixion. Donatello, an early Renaissance sculptor, created a small bronze sculpture …

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Tabernacle of the Annunciation - Donatello - 1428 - c

Tabernacle of the Annunciation (1428 – c. 1433) by Donatello

Donatello’s Tabernacle of the Annunciation is a remarkable sculpture created between 1428 and 1433. The artwork, sculpted from limestone with residual gilding and polychromy, can be found against the southern wall of the S. Croce church in Florence. The sculpture is an architectural feature of a family chapel and replaces the original altar after the …

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Christ in the House of Martha and Mary - Velazquez, Diego - 1618 - 3

Christ in the House of Martha and Mary (1618) by Diego Velazquez

The artwork “Christ in the House of Martha and Mary” is an evocative creation by the renowned Spanish artist Diego Velazquez, thought to have been completed around 1620. Rendered in oil on canvas, this work stands as a quintessential example of the Baroque period’s dramatic style and intricate attention to realistic detail. The dimensions of …

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Philip IV in Brown and Silver - Velazquez, Diego - c

Philip IV in Brown and Silver (c. 1631-32) by Diego Velazquez

“Philip IV in Brown and Silver” is an exquisite representation of Baroque portraiture executed by the eminent Spanish painter Diego Velazquez between 1631 and 1632. Utilizing oil on canvas as his medium, Velazquez created this artwork with dimensions of 131 by 231 centimeters. Renowned for its genre, the portrait is an exemplar within the Baroque …

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Self-Portrait with the Portrait of Doctor Farill - Kahlo, Frida - 1951 - 2

Self-Portrait with the Portrait of Doctor Farill (1951) by Frida Kahlo

The artwork “Self-Portrait with the Portrait of Doctor Farill” is an oil on Masonite painting by Frida Kahlo completed in 1951. It is a self-portrait that follows the Naïve Art or Primitivism movement, measuring 41.5 x 50 cm. The painting is currently held in a private collection in Mexico City. This piece is notable for …

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The Count-Duke of Olivares on Horseback - Velazquez, Diego - 1634 - 2

The Count-Duke of Olivares on Horseback (1634) by Diego Velazquez

The artwork, “The Count-Duke of Olivares on Horseback,” is an oil on canvas painting crafted by the eminent Spanish artist Diego Velazquez in the year 1634. Exemplifying the Baroque art movement, this noteworthy work of art measures 239 by 313 centimeters, making it a portrait of significant scale. Velazquez’s masterpiece is housed in the Museo …

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The Dwarf Francisco Lezcano, Called El Nino de Vallecas - Velazquez, Diego - c

The Dwarf Francisco Lezcano, Called El Nino de Vallecas (c. 1642-45) by Diego Velazquez

The painting of “The Dwarf Francisco Lezcano” by Diego Velazquez is one of the most interesting examples of portraiture from this era. In this painting, Velazquez poses the jester at the court of Philip IV of Spain in a brightly lit studio. He stands with his arms akimbo and looks directly out at us. The …

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The Dwarf Sebastian de Morra - Velazquez, Diego - c

The Dwarf Sebastian de Morra (c. 1644) by Diego Velazquez

“The Dwarf Sebastian de Morra” is a Baroque-era portrait painted by Diego Velazquez circa 1645. Velazquez has rendered the subject with oil on canvas, and the artwork measures 81 by 106 centimeters. It currently resides in the Museo del Prado, Madrid, where it continues to be appreciated for its artistic and historical significance. In the …

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The Feast of Bacchus (Los Borrachos) - Velazquez, Diego - c

The Feast of Bacchus (Los Borrachos) (c. 1629) by Diego Velazquez

The Feast of Bacchus by Diego Velazquez is an oil painting that shows an unexpected scene of inebriated men caressing, fighting, and yelling at each other. Instead of depicting a religious or mythological scene of Bacchus, this painting shows bacchanalian revelers who have been indulging in the pleasures of wine. The allegory behind the painting …

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A Dream of a Sunday Afternoon in Alameda Park - Rivera, Diego - 1947-48

A Dream of a Sunday Afternoon in Alameda Park (1947-48) by Diego Rivera

Diego Rivera’s “Dream of a Sunday Afternoon in Alameda Central Park” is a 50-foot fresco painting located at the Museo Mural Diego Rivera in Alameda Central Park, Mexico City. Completed in 1947, the artwork depicts historical and prominent figures in Mexico’s first city park that was built on the grounds of an ancient Aztec marketplace. …

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Eaton's Neck, Long Island - Kensett, John Frederick - 1872 - 3

Eaton’s Neck, Long Island (1872) by John Frederick Kensett

The artwork “Eaton’s Neck, Long Island” is a luminist landscape painting executed by the renowned artist John Frederick Kensett circa 1872. This oil on canvas depicts a tranquil and serene view characteristic of the luminism art movement. The piece measures 45.7 by 91.4 cm and resides in the prestigious collection of the Metropolitan Museum of …

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Model with Unfinished Self-Portrait - Hockney, David - 1977

Model with Unfinished Self-Portrait (1977) by David Hockney

David Hockney’s 1977 painting, “Model With Unfinished Self-Portrait,” is a combination of two paintings, featuring a self-portrait in the background and a sleeping man in the foreground. The artwork was hand-painted using traditional methods and is an example of realism style painting, for which Hockney is renowned. The piece belongs to a private collection and …

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Pearblossom Highway, 11-18th April 1986 #2 - Hockney, David - 1986

Pearblossom Highway, 11-18th April 1986 #2 (1986) by David Hockney

David Hockney’s ‘Pearblossom Highway, 11-18th April 1986, #2’ is a photographic collage that chronicles his road trip on a California highway, CA 138. The artwork is composed of 750 color photographs, offering both the driver’s and passenger’s perspective of their journey. Hockney’s photography experiments sought to shatter conventional perspectives by creating immersive artworks that gave …

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Kasmin Los Angeles 28th March 1982 - Hockney, David - 1982

Kasmin Los Angeles 28th March 1982 (1982) by David Hockney

David Hockney’s art exhibition “Drawing with a Camera” was held at André Emmerich Gallery in New York in June 1982. A pioneer of the British Pop Art movement, Hockney works in nearly every artistic medium and his latest exhibit, “82 Portraits and 1 Still-life,” offers an intimate view of people he has developed relationships with …

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David Graves Pembroke Studios London Tuesday 27th April 1982 - Hockney, David - 1982

David Graves Pembroke Studios London Tuesday 27th April 1982 (1982) by David Hockney

David Hockney, a leading British artist of the 20th century, made significant contributions to the pop art movement, painting, photography, and stage design. He created several composite Polaroid works by May 1982 and held his first show titled “Drawing with a Camera” in June of that year. One of his most expensive artworks sold at …

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Self-Portrait with Model - Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig - 1910 - 2

Self-Portrait with Model (1910) by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

“Self-Portrait with Model” is an oil on canvas artwork created by the artist Ernst Ludwig Kirchner in 1910. This self-portrait belongs to the Expressionism movement, a genre that emphasizes the subjective expression of emotion over realistic representation. The artwork, which measures 150.4 by 100 cm (59 1/4 by 39 3/8 in.), is housed at the …

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Captive - Klee, Paul - 1940 - 2

Captive (1940) by Paul Klee

The artwork “Captive” by Paul Klee is a remarkable expressionist portrait created in 1940 using oil on burlap. Measuring 18 7/8 x 17 3/8 inches, this piece is an exemplar of Klee’s unique approach to form and composition within the expressionism movement. As of the noted information, the artwork was a part of the collection …

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Place Furstenberg, Paris, August 7,8,9, 1985 #1 - Hockney, David - 1985

Place Furstenberg, Paris, August 7,8,9, 1985 #1 (1985) by David Hockney

Place Furstenberg, Paris is a photomontage or “joiner” created by David Hockney in 1985. The artwork is an assemblage of different photographs taken at various angles and perspectives to create a detailed image of a street situated in Paris. The circular collage depicts the entrance courtyard to an abbey and was named after Cardinal William …

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Refuge - Klee, Paul - 1930 - 2

Refuge (1930) by Paul Klee

The artwork titled “Refuge,” created by the esteemed artist Paul Klee in 1930, embodies the Expressionist movement through an amalgamation of oil and watercolor mediums. It is a piece of abstract genre with dimensions measuring 56.8 x 38.1 cm (22 3/8 x 15 in.). Klee’s work is considered a paradigm of abstract expression, providing viewers …

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Southern (Tunisian) Gardens - Klee, Paul - 1919 - 2

Southern (Tunisian) Gardens (1919) by Paul Klee

The artwork titled “Southern (Tunisian) Gardens” was created by artist Paul Klee in 1919. This work, executed in watercolor, is an example of abstract art and measures 9.5 x 7.5 inches. Originally part of the Collection Heinz Berggruen in Paris, the piece exemplifies Klee’s unique style within the abstract movement. The composition of “Southern (Tunisian) …

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Beverly Hills Housewife - Hockney, David - 1966

Beverly Hills Housewife (1966) by David Hockney

David Hockney’s “Beverly Hills Housewife” is a prominent piece of his California Dreaming series. The acrylic on canvas diptych measures 72 x 144 inches, and depicts the philanthropist Betty Freeman standing on her patio, overlooking the West Coast’s idyllic landscape. Painted in 1966-1967, this artwork remains an iconic representation of Hockney’s early works after he …

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Ecce Ancilla Domini! (The Annunciation) - Rossetti, Dante Gabriel - 1849-50 - 2

Ecce Ancilla Domini! (The Annunciation) (1849-50) by Dante Gabriel Rossetti

The artwork “Ecce Ancilla Domini! (The Annunciation)” by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, created between 1849 and 1850, is an oil on canvas painting that belongs to the Romanticism movement. With dimensions of 41.9 by 72.7 cm, this religious painting is currently housed at Tate Britain in London, UK. The painting portrays the biblical scene of the …

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The Girlhood of Mary Virgin - Rossetti, Dante Gabriel - 1848-49

The Girlhood of Mary Virgin (1848-49) by Dante Gabriel Rossetti

The Girlhood of Mary Virgin is a revered oil painting created by Dante Gabriel Rossetti in 1848-49, which was regarded as the first significant painting produced by the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. The painting portrays Mary as a young girl, working on embroidery with Saint Anne, her mother, while Saint Joachim, her father, prunes a vine. Alongside …

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Aurea Catena (Portrait of Mrs

Aurea Catena (Portrait of Mrs. Morris) (c. 1868) by Dante Gabriel Rossetti

Aurea Catena is an exquisite drawing created by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, a pre-Raphaelite painter from England. Measuring 30 x 24 inches, the drawing features colored chalks on grey-blue paper and is a portrait of Mrs. Morris, a major inspiration for Rossetti during his prolific period of life. The painting was inscribed with Rossetti’s signature and …

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Isolated Elements Swimming in the Same Direction for the Purposes of Understanding - Damien Hirst - 1991

Isolated Elements Swimming in the Same Direction for the Purposes of Understanding (1991) by Damien Hirst

Damien Hirst’s artwork, Isolated Elements Swimming in the Same Direction for the Purpose of Understanding, was created in 1991. It consists of a cabinet containing rows of fish that are individually cased in formaldehyde. The artwork measures more than 84 feet by 32 feet and is based on two earlier Hirst sculptures created in the …

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This little piggy went to market, this little piggy stayed at home - Damien Hirst - 1996

This little piggy went to market, this little piggy stayed at home (1996) by Damien Hirst

Damien Hirst’s “This Little Piggy Went to Market, This Little Piggy Stayed at Home” is a Vanitas sculpture that was showcased in his 1996 “No Sense of Absolute Corruption” installation. The piece features two halves of a pig enclosed in a glass tank filled with formaldehyde, mounted on a painted stainless steel frame and motorized …

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Macchia - Chihuly, Dale - 1983

Macchia (1983) by Dale Chihuly

In 1983, Dale Chihuly created a stunning blown glass artwork as part of his Macchia series. The series utilized all 300 colors available to the artist, pushing the boundaries of color exploration with unexpected combinations. The Macchia pieces feature brightly colored spots and emphasize spontaneity and artistic collaboration with technique. Chihuly appropriated the term “Macchia” …

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Tiger - Marc, Franz - 1912 - 2

Tiger (1912) by Franz Marc

The artwork titled “Tiger” was created by the artist Franz Marc in the year 1912. This piece is a woodcut on paper, exemplifying the Expressionist art movement. It measures 19.9 by 23.9 cm and falls within the wildlife painting genre. You can find this artwork at the Städtische Galerie im Lenbachhaus in Munich. The artwork …

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Jeanne Hebuterne with White Collar - Modigliani, Amedeo - 1919 - 2

Jeanne Hebuterne with White Collar (1919) by Amedeo Modigliani

The artwork “Jeanne Hebuterne with White Collar” was created by the renowned artist Amedeo Modigliani in 1919. This oil on canvas painting is a quintessential example of the Expressionist movement, wherein the artist conveys emotional experience rather than physical reality. The portrait, measuring 139.7 x 116.8 cm, is part of a private collection and was …

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Houses of Parliament, London, Sun Breaking Through the Fog - Monet, Claude - 1904 - 2

Houses of Parliament, London, Sun Breaking Through the Fog (1904) by Claude Monet

The artwork titled “Houses of Parliament, London, Sun Breaking Through the Fog” was created by the renowned artist Claude Monet in the year 1904. As an oil on canvas, this piece is an exemplary representation of the Impressionism movement, deftly capturing a cityscape with dimensions of 81 x 92 cm (31 7/8 x 36 1/4 …

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Houses of Parliament, London - Monet, Claude - 1905

Houses of Parliament, London (1905) by Claude Monet

Claude Monet, a renowned French Impressionist painter, created a series of mesmerizing oil paintings of the Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament) during his visits to London between 1900-1905. These paintings all have the same point of view and size, showcasing Monet’s window at St Thomas’ Hospital overseeing the Thames River with its sunlight illuminating …

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La cathedrale de Rouen, le portail, temps gris (Rouen Cathedral, the West Portal, Dull Weather) - Monet, Claude - 1894

La cathedrale de Rouen, le portail, temps gris (Rouen Cathedral, the West Portal, Dull Weather) (1894) by Claude Monet

Claude Monet’s painting “La Cathedrale De Rouen, Le Portail, Temps Gris” depicts the west portal of the Rouen Cathedral in France during dull weather. Created in 1894 using oil on canvas, this piece is part of Monet’s Rouen Cathedral series where he captures the facade of the cathedral at different times of day and year. …

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The Bodmer Oak, Fontainebleau Forest - Monet, Claude - 1865 - 2

The Bodmer Oak, Fontainebleau Forest (1865) by Claude Monet

The artwork “The Bodmer Oak, Fontainebleau Forest” is a distinguished piece by Claude Monet, dating back to 1865. It manifests the principles of Impressionism, a movement that Monet himself helped pioneer. This oil on canvas measures 96.2 by 129.2 centimeters and can be classified as a landscape genre. It currently resides in The Metropolitan Museum …

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The Highway Bridge at Argenteuil - Monet, Claude - 1874

The Highway Bridge at Argenteuil (1874) by Claude Monet

Claude Monet’s painting of The Highway Bridge at Argenteuil, created in 1874, showcases the reconstructed railway bridge in the town. Known for extensively painting Argenteuil, the Impressionist painter’s works of art depict it as a simple and peaceful place with natural landscapes. Along with Monet, other Impressionists such as Renoir and Manet also worked on …

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The Stroll, Camille Monet and Her Son Jean (Woman with a Parasol) - Monet, Claude - 1875

The Stroll, Camille Monet and Her Son Jean (Woman with a Parasol) (1875) by Claude Monet

The Stroll, Camille Monet And Her Son Jean or more commonly known as “Woman with a Parasol – Madame Monet and Her Son,” is a beautiful masterpiece painted by Claude Monet in 1875. The painting depicts Monet’s wife Camille Monet and their son Jean on a stroll in Argenteuil, France. The use of Impressionism concept …

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