Category Archives: Oil Painting

Jean Francois Millet and His Paintings

Posted on February 27, 2013 by artisoo

A lot of painters were respected until they had died, such as Vincent  Van Gogh. Jean-Francois Millet was lucky enough to be valued before he died. Jean-Francois Millet who was born in 1814 and died in1875, was a French painter, … Continue reading →

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Appreciation to The Madonna of The Chair

Posted on February 26, 2013 by artisoo

In general religious paintings, Madonna must dress in red and blue. The coat is red and the cloak is blue. A part of the red coat here is blocked her shawl, only to see the left arm. Blue cloak is … Continue reading →

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Inroduction to The Veiled Woman

Posted on February 26, 2013 by artisoo

The Veiled Woman is made by one of three famous Italian Renaissance heroes Raphael Santee. This talented Italian painter has completed a lot of masterpieces in his short life which is only lasting 37 years. His artistic elegance, harmony and … Continue reading →

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Painting Skills of La Belle Jardiniere

Posted on February 25, 2013 by artisoo

The composition of La Belle Jardiniere is very naive. John looks at Jesus, and Jesus looks at Madonna. Their attention is naturally focused on the face of Madonna. And Madonna is the real theme of this painting. The characters form … Continue reading →

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The Alba Madonna

Posted on February 25, 2013 by artisoo

Painter:  Raphael, time created: 1511, material: canvas painting, measure: 98 cm diameter, collection: Washington National Gallery. The Alba Madonna was famous because of Alba duke. Da Vinci give people a mysterious feeling, Michelangelo leaves a grand and severe touch, but … Continue reading →

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Las Meninas- The Greatest Representative Painting of Diego Velazquez

Posted on February 22, 2013 by artisoo

Las Meninas is the greatest masterpiece (group portrait painting) made by Diego Velazquez, the leading artist at the Spanish Golden Age, which was released on 1656. Now this painting is collected on Prado Museum of Madrid, Spain. This oil painting … Continue reading →

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The Great Odd Painter Lucian Freud

Posted on February 22, 2013 by artisoo

Lucian Freud (1922 -2011) was a famous British painter, who was born in a Vienna Jewish family, his grandfather was the famous psychologist Sigmund Freud. When he was 15, the entered the art school and then in 1933 he went … Continue reading →

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A Religious Painting Without Religious Label-- Madonna del Prato

Posted on February 22, 2013 by artisoo

Madonna del Prato was painted by Italian Raphael. This painting totally drew three characters, Madonna, Jesus and John. But the figures did not have a religious label. Christ child and John were painted the images of children. The young Madonna … Continue reading →

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Père Tanguy

Posted on February 21, 2013 by artisoo

Père Tanguy was created between 1887 and 1888. It is now collected in Rodin Art Gallery in Paris. This painting is the masterpiece of Van Gogh during his Paris Period. The character is put in the center with the symmetrical … Continue reading →

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The Madonna of Foligno

Posted on February 20, 2013 by artisoo

The Madonna of Foligno was painted between 1511 and 1512 by Rafael, size: 330 x 194 cm This painting was made during Raphael's most passionate stage of his short and splendid life which was equivalent to his great attempt for … Continue reading →

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