More fascinating paintings of the studios of William Merritt Chase, Jean-Léon Gérôme, Jacek Malczewski, Claude Monet and others.
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These became popular during the 18th century, revealing models and those painting them, assistants, and many others. They also became complex allegories.
His studio was a recurrent motif which tells us much about his promotional activity, and his extended persona.
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