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Portraits of trees: Nicolas Poussin

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Trees play a major role in many of his paintings, particularly the holm oak. He models variation in colour and texture of bark and other subtle details, to set a high standard.

June 16, 2026 General, Life, Painting

Hero or hooligan: Jason and Medea

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After killing the usurper Pelias, Jason and Medea flee to live in Corinth. But he is offered the hand of Glauce, so abandons Medea, and their lives fall apart.

June 15, 2026 General, Life, Painting

In memoriam Mary Cassatt: 3 1887-1902

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Her later years, of developing her drypoint print-making, incorporating colour with aquatint, turning an oil painting into a sophisticated print, and yet more wonderful pastels.

June 14, 2026 General, Life, Painting

The Great Ladies of Impressionism

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Brief reviews of the paintings of 3 of the Great Ladies of Impressionism, Berthe Morisot, Marie Bracquemond, and Eva Gonzalès.

June 13, 2026 General, Life, Painting

Brushstrokes: innovators of the first century

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The start of the journey from the fine details of Jan van Eyck and those in the Northern Renaissance to the Impressionists, with close-ups of Bellini, del Piombo and Parmigianino’s paintings.

June 12, 2026 General, Life, Painting

In the shadow: Caravaggio

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He changed the emphasis of painting to use darkness, shade and shadows. Examples include Calling of St Matthew, Conversion of St Paul, and Supper at Emmaus.

June 11, 2026 General, Life, Painting

Portraits of trees: Peter Paul Rubens

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Collaborated with Jan Brueghel the Elder in early paintings, created his own landscapes from 1625, and a wonderful series of landscapes during his retirement in 1635-1640.

June 10, 2026 General, Life, Painting

Hero or hooligan: Jason and the Golden Fleece

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Brought up by the centaur Chiron, he challenged Pelias for his throne, so was sent to get the Golden Fleece with his Argonauts. He married Hypsipyle and they had twins before he abandoned her and promised to marry Medea in return for her help.

June 9, 2026 General, Life, Painting

In memoriam Mary Cassatt: 2, 1880-81

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A quick self-portrait, two of her friend at that theatre, two children playing on a beach, and her first prints made using Soft Ground etching.

June 8, 2026 General, Life, Painting

Elihu Vedder’s symbolism and stories: 1885-1913

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More myth and Symbolism, with the Pleiades, Fates, and Fortuna, followed by large murals and a mosaic in the Library of Congress.

June 7, 2026 General, Life, Painting

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