Monthly Archives: October 2013

The Oath of the Horatii by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

The Oath of the Horatii is made by French artist Jacques-Louis David in 1784 commissioned by King Louis XVI of France. It depicts a scene from a Roman legend in the period of the wars between Rome and Alba, when … Continue reading

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Last Day of Pompeii by Karl Bryullov

The Last Day of Pompeii is a masterpiece of Russian artist Karl Pavlovich Bryullov who is regarded as a key figure in transition from the Russian neoclassicism to romanticism. After graduation from the Imperial Academy of Arts, Bryullov left for … Continue reading

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The Disputation of the Holy Sacrament by Raphael

Commissioned to decorate the Apostolic Palace with frescoes by Pope Julius II, who desired to build Rome as cultural and art center of the world, Raphael began his legend with great expectations. The very first painting that showed his great … Continue reading

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The Deposition by Raphael

It was a commission proposed by Atalanta Baglioni, a mother losing her son in violence among factions. The fact was that she refused to give Grifonetto Baglioni, her son being chasing, refuge in her home when he ever came to … Continue reading

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Snow at Louveciennes by Alfred Sisley

When painting snow scenes, Alfred Sisley followed Courbet's example like Monet. This subject allowed Sisley to study the variations in the light, and to use different ranges of shades. It required a muted palette to capture the myriad tones of reflected … Continue reading

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King Cophetua and the Beggar Maid by Edward Burne Jones

King Cophetua and the Beggar Maid was the painter Edward Burne Jones' greatest work. This painting was based on an old folk song. The blonde young woman took a seat on the throne. Despite of the clumsy clothes, it did not … Continue reading

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Platz in Argenteuil by Alfred Sisley

Alfred Sisley created Platz in Argenteuil in 1872, which is collected in Orsay Museum in Paris, France now. As an Impressionist, Sisley is considered as the most consistent one who never deviated into figure painting. He was the purest impressionist … Continue reading

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The Beguiling Of Merlin Merlin and Vivien by Edward Burne Jones

Bourne Jones was one of the most important painters of new pre Raphaelite school (also known as Oxford), who was the enthusiastic supporter of the pre Raphaelite ideals and practices. The mysterious elements in the pre Raphaelite art deeply attracted … Continue reading

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The Sleeping Venus by Paul Delvaux

On the town with the clear moonlight, Venus fell asleep. A skeleton and a dress model were looking at her. She made her legs take apart and dreamed of the lure of death. Perhaps it was the combination of this … Continue reading

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Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows by John Constable

Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows was begun to create by John Constable in 1829, which took him four years for completion. This painting is made to memorize his dead wife. This painting is leased to a private person and then exhibited in … Continue reading

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