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The demons and stories of Mikhail Vrubel 1

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Known now as one of the great Russian Symbolists, in life he was independent, and painted in very modern style from legends and literary sources.

February 27, 2020 General, Life, Painting

The Napoleon of Painting: the bicentenary of Théodore Chassériau 2

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Born 200 years ago today, he should have been one of the major artists of the 19th century, but died when he had only just turned 37.

September 20, 2019 General, Life, Painting

The Napoleon of Painting: the bicentenary of Théodore Chassériau 1

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A pupil of JAD Ingres when he was only 11 years old, his first work exhibited at the Salon when he was only 16: a precocious and brilliant narrative artist.

September 19, 2019 General, Life, Painting

Is there a Willow? Paintings of Ophelia from 1890

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As narrative painting went into decline, Ophelia became even more popular. From Henrietta Rae through sub-aqua views to Waterhouse’s obsession.

August 4, 2019 General, Life, Painting

Is there a Willow? Paintings of Ophelia to 1889

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Millais’ wonderful painting of Ophelia wasn’t the first such work. From West and Delacroix to Rossetti and Bastien-Lepage, here she is.

August 3, 2019 General, Life, Painting

Lovers die swimming the Hellespont: the tragedy of Hero and Leander

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Boy meets girl but has to swim a mile in treacherous waters to keep meeting her. When she tells him how she burns with passion, he pushes his luck in the sea.

March 2, 2018 General, Life, Painting

Telling Modern Stories: the narrative painting of Benjamin West, 5, Back to classics

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West turns to a series of more classical mythological stories for his paintings between 1792 and 1802. These include Shakespeare, the Bible, and the first novel.

December 15, 2017 General, Language, Life, Painting

Richard Dadd: 7 An appreciation

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In memory of Richard Dadd: ten of his best, and thoughts about his life and work. Would we have been any better towards him even now?

August 1, 2017 General, Life, Painting

Richard Dadd: 6 To Broadmoor 1860-1886

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In 1864, he was transferred to the newly-built Broadmoor Asylum. Despite that disruption, he continued to paint.

July 28, 2017 General, Life, Painting

Richard Dadd: 5 The Fairy Feller’s Master Stroke

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In which Dadd becomes a nineteenth-century Bosch on some seriously psychotropic drugs. It is a masterpiece like no other.

July 24, 2017 General, Life, Painting

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