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Tadeusz Makowski (1882–1932) was a Polish painter known for his unique blend of Post-Impressionism, Cubism, and Expressionism, which he infused with a distinctively Polish sensibility. Born in Oświęcim, Poland, Makowski’s journey into…
Japan, a country adorned with a tapestry of cultural wonders and natural beauty, conceals treasures in every corner. Nestled in the heart of the country, Gifu Prefecture beckons travelers with its blend…
Mykola Pymonenko, a prominent Ukrainian realist painter, was born on March 28, 1862, in the village of Bolotnya, near Kyiv. Raised in a family with a deep appreciation for Ukrainian folk traditions,…
Beneath the glittering streets of Paris lies a darker, more somber world: the Paris Catacombs. This immense subterranean labyrinth stretches over 200 miles, though only a small portion is open to the…
Elizabeth Adela Forbes (née Armstrong; 29 December 1859 – 16 March 1912) was a Canadian painter who was primarily active in the UK. She often featured children in her paintings and School Is Out (painted in Newlyn) is…
In the late 1600s, the land that is now Deep Cut Park was bordered Middletown Village, the heart of Monmouth County’s first European settlement. By 1668, the village had been laid out…
Peter Lindbergh: A Different Vision on Fashion Photography, edited by Thierry-Maxime Loriot and published by Taschen in 2016, is a monumental tribute to one of fashion photography’s most radical and poetic voices.…
Paul Klee (1879–1940) was a Swiss-German artist whose unique body of work defies easy classification, blending elements of expressionism, cubism, and surrealism. Born on December 18, 1879, in Münchenbuchsee, Switzerland, Klee was…
The bridge was built by the Romans in the early 1st century BC, perhaps replacing a previous wooden one. It currently, after the Islamic reconstruction, has 16 arcades, one less than originally, and a…
Ernesto de la Cárcova, an Argentine painter, was born on December 12, 1866, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He emerged as one of the leading figures of the Argentine academic art movement and…
The collection of European art covers nearly nine hundred years, from the twelfth century to the 20th. The strengths of the museum’s holdings within this broad spectrum often reflect the Department of Art and…
BONVIVANTMiroslav Kraljevic 1912CroatianOil on CanvasDimensions: 90,2×68,4 cmModern Gallery in Zagreb Miroslav Kraljević was born on 14 December 1885 in Gospić, in the area of Lika. His early childhood up to 7th grade high school…