He recovered some of his youthful vision in the 1860s, when he painted rich rustic views lit by the setting sun.
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Did Moreau succeed in changing history painting, or should his works remain obscure, a minor cul-de-sac in art history?
Did Jupiter destroy cannibalistic practices, or did a cult of his originate them? Dark doings in this tale of lycanthropy.
On the ceiling of a stairway of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston is one of Sargent’s last and greatest paintings: one of the greatest narrative paintings of the 20th century.
Not an easy story to paint, Ovid’s clear account has been largely ignored. Because it is now too absurd to show?
His last masterpiece has some of the richest symbols, icons, and decoration of all his works. A detailed look at his finale.
Far from being a recluse, the last years saw him teaching avidly, painting major works, and transforming his house into a museum.
He started topographic paintings when he returned to London, and during his extended working honeymoon in Italy.
His painting style had moved on, and he and his family were starting to build a new lifestyle, and getting away from Berlin more.
In 10 or 20 years time, where will today’s photos and videos be? In an archive? Have you started one yet?
