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Full Steam Ahead: 1 Paintings of the steam revolution

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At the start of the 19th century, industrial power came from wind and water. Within forty years, steam power was taking over. How quickly did Turner respond to this revolution?

February 13, 2021 General, Life, Painting

Painting Within Tent: Naval surgeon and artist, John Linton Palmer

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Sketches and watercolour paintings of the Pacific Coast of the Americas, from Vancouver Island to Tierra del Fuego.

February 12, 2021 General, Life, Painting

In Memoriam William Blake Richmond, an Aesthetic

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Named after the artist and poet, he was precious, and went on to be a very successful portraitist. Here some of his narrative and other works.

February 11, 2021 General, Life, Painting

The Faerie Queene 25: Pastorella captured and the Beast subdued

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Coridon is proven to be cowardly, when Sir Calidore saves Pastorella from a tiger. She’s taken captive by brigands, and her true identity revealed.

February 10, 2021 General, Life, Painting

Goddess of the Week: Chloris (Flora), Spring

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One of the most frequently painted of the classical deities, this is out of all proportion to her tiny role in the pantheon. From Ricci to Waterhouse.

February 9, 2021 General, Life, Painting

Goddess of the Week: Chloris (Flora), transformation

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Two masterpieces of the Western canon turn a minor tale about a nymph into major narratives: Botticelli and Poussin explored.

February 8, 2021 General, Life, Painting

From world view to panorama: 2 Popular panoramas

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A World View with a high aspect ratio, they came to dominate in the latter half of the 19th century, some being major commercial attractions. Now ubiquitous.

February 7, 2021 General, Life, Painting

From world view to panorama: 1 World views

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From an elevated viewpoint, finely detailed, great depth, figures and buildings tiny in the immensity of the view, far distant horizon – it’s a World View.

February 6, 2021 General, Life, Painting

Painting Within Tent: In Desolation Camp with Ludwig Becker

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Trained in sciences and painting in his native Germany, he emigrated to Australia in 1850. He was a member of the Burke and Wills Expedition, but never returned.

February 5, 2021 General, Life, Painting

In Memoriam Eugène Burnand: Alpine meadows

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Trained with Gérôme in Paris, he painted fine rural landscapes of Alpine meadows, religious works, and used advanced optical effects.

February 4, 2021 General, Life, Painting

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