February 2009

The Surprising Truth Behind Limited Artist Colors Before the 19th Century

Artists have long relied on color to convey emotion, meaning, and beauty in their work. Yet, the vibrant array of hues…
Biography: Léon François Comerre

Léon François Comerre, a prominent French academic painter of the 19th and early 20th centuries, was born on October 10, 1850,…
Parque del Buen Retiro or El Retiro, Madrid

In 1505, at the time of Isabella I (r. 1474–1504) the Jeronimos monastery was moved from an unsuitable location elsewhere to the present…
Love Story: Jean-Michel Basquiat and Suzanne Mallouk

When we delve into the world of art and its most intriguing figures, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Suzanne Mallouk often emerge as…

The Surprising Truth Behind Limited Artist Colors Before the 19th Century