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Andrew Wyeth is a reputable American painter who received National Medal of Arts in 2007 by the president Barack Obama himself. Christina’s World Analysis This realistic and simple painting is Titled Christina’s world. The title is very meaningful comprising the whole way and state of life of the posing model. Apparently, the model was named Anna Christina Olson. She is depicted in the yellowish grassland with a house with other farm-related buildings at the back. The appealing aspect is that Christina was a patient of Polio, which has snatched away her ability to walk. One day, when she was enjoying the meadow and was crawling over it, painter Andrew Wyeth saw her from the window and decided to depict. Eloquent Title He decided the title […]

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Anna Christina Oslon, Famous, Farm, Full Length Portrait, Grass, House, Illness, Lady, Meadow, Polio

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erotic, Italian, Nude, Nude Woman, Reclining Venus, Renaissance, sensual, Venus, Young Woman

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erotic, Nude, Nude Woman, Reclining Venus, sensual, Venus

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This historical painting represents the death of British General Wolfe who fought in the Seven Years War and after his death, became the lead hero of the war. His novice military training techniques and fighting tactics helped big at conquering Quebec from the French and ultimately winning over the whole Canada. This 1770 painting, before America became independent, though portrays the fall of a soldier but indirectly represents the triumph in the war. There are two indicators included in the painting for that. Above Wolfe’s body is the flag which still is standing. Other indicator is the minor figure on the far left. A soldier is running towards the scene raising one hand and holding the flag in another. He is carrying the message of […]

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Anglo American, Battle, Battle of Quebec, Canadian, Dead Man, Death, English, Flag, Gun, Indigenous, James Wolfe, Seven Years' War, Soldier

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A masterpiece happens when the artist doesn’t miss to include anything in the contexts of logic, theme, aesthetics, subject and reality. Though, that’s not an ultimate definition or the key to create a masterpiece. Those are just the few elements which we see in a masterpiece regardless it is a painting, story, sculpture or a building. They are mostly very comprehensive. The current painting could be categorized as a masterpiece of the artist. Giving enough weight and stance to each object in the painting, he hasn’t missed the littlest details of the real environment. Even a little squirrel on the lower left corner stands there un-boastingly. The painting could be called a veduta. The tribe resting beside the stream is a fortunate one for the […]

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American, Dog, Famous, Horse, Lander's Peak, Mountain, Stream, Tent, Tribe

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1. Hodegetria and Theotokos Hodegetria is a term for paintings of Madonna and Child. The word derived from Greek literally meaning, “she who shows the way”. Such old paintings, especially, before the renaissance were called Hodegetria. The term still exists in the art communities referring Madonna and Child’s painting. Theotokos is the Greek name for Mother Mary. The literal translation is “one who gives birth to god”. So, Hodegetria and Theotokos paintings interrelates in technical terms. Although, it consists Madonna and Child, Hodegetria paintings are a bit different than paintings of Madonna and Child in definition. They include paintings in which Madonna has carried the child Jesus and also points towards Him as the symbol of salvation. Here is out gallery of Madonna and Child […]

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Nighthawks is an American painting by Edward Hopper made in 1942. It was sold for $3000 at the time to the Art Institute of Chicago and is there since. It is popular piece of art similar to other famous artworks. It has been an iconic painting and have been parodied many times. The scene shows the pure Americana aspects. Nighthawks Analysis Smooth, toned-down colors are the style of the American artist. Though, his color pallet mostly includes the bright colors to give a certain attentions. The main element is the restaurant which is called as “diner” in America. Diners are small eating places with many or big windows in America. They are generally found near a street or roads just like the painting depicts. It is a casual scene. The man […]

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American, American Man, American Woman, Americana, Diner, Famous, Iconic, Night Life, Realist, Restaurant, Street

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Pinkie is simple, formal portraiture from 1794 of a little 12 years old girl named Sarah Barrett Moulton. It represents her full length portrait in the background of an open landscape. She stands gracefully gazing direct into the viewers’ eyes. Apart from its beautiful depiction, Pinkie is also known for its association with another painting The Blue Boy by Thomas Gainsborough. Pinkie Analysis It is a full length portrait representing the girl in a casual stance. The background is an open landscape. The name pinkie is given derived from her pink dress. Painter has put her in the scene in a way which makes her posture grand. The placement of the horizon at very low level and the big sky covering the girl’s body is […]

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Beautiful Girl, Full Face View Portrait, Full Length Portrait, Girl, Ribbon Hat, Sky, Woman

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The Blue Boy is a painting by the English painter Thomas Gainsborough who was an expert in portraits and landscapes. The painting is suggested to be mainly a costume study, as it includes a very detailed depiction of boy’s clothing. The Blue Boy Analysis Boy is standing in the popular style of contrapposto used from the time of renaissance. He seems determined and confident in his stance. His one hand holds a plumed hat popular in 18th century while the on the other hand kept on the waist hangs a cape-like clothe. He is clothed in shiny, silky clothing. In the background is a big mountain slope with trees. Similarly dark sky seems surrounds the boy’s body in the romanticism style. Artist’s expertise at the landscape […]

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Aristocrat, Boy, Cape, Contrapposto, Full Face View Portrait, Full Length Portrait, Masculine, Plumed Hat, Stockings

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The latest news has revealed some shocking sells, big exhibitions of Caravaggio and Jackson Pollock and a world record of the largest Mural Painting. Important Auctions and Selling Rossetti’s 1871 painting “Pandora” is about to get auctioned at Sotheby on 22nd May 2014 The 19th century big English painter Dante Gabriel Rossetti’s oil painting from 1871, “Pandora” is about to be auctioned at Sotheby’s 22nd May 2014 at London sale of British and Irish art. Rossetti himself is a notable Enlgish artist and his other notable works has sold for millions of dollars in past auctions. (source: http://www.artlyst.com/articles/rossettis-magnificent-painting-pandora-goes-under-the-hammer-at-sothebys) Banksy’s 8 feet tall art-work is available for sale The Detroit art gallery, 555 Nonprofit Gallery and Studios has officially declared to sell an 8 feet tall Banksy […]

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