August 2019
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Inspiration: “The Blind Girl,” by John Everett Millais
The Blind Girl (1856) is a painting by John Everett Millais which depicts two itinerant beggars, presumed to be sisters, one of whom is a blind musician, her concertina on her…
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Biography: John La Farge
John La Farge (1835-1910) was an American artist and innovator, renowned for his contributions to the fields of stained glass design,…
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Love Story: Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Aline Charigot
Pierre-Auguste Renoir, one of the most celebrated painters of the Impressionist movement, had a life deeply intertwined with his art. Central…
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Artistic Depictions of War: Insightful or Insensitive?
Art has always been a mirror reflecting the complex reality of human experience. One of the most profound and contentious themes…
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Biography: Jozef Israëls
Jozef Israëls (1824-1911) was a Dutch painter known for his contributions to the Realist and Barbizon schools of art. He is…
