People First, Courtiers Second: The Art of Adélaïde Labille-Guiard
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People First, Courtiers Second: The Art of Adélaïde Labille-Guiard

The lesser known neoclassical artist was among the finest portraitists of her age.

Magic Worlds: The Life and Works of John William Waterhouse
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Magic Worlds: The Life and Works of John William Waterhouse

This Pre-Raphaelite artist reimagined Greek, Shakespearean, and Arthurian heroines for subsequent generations.

The World’s Best Contemporary Fine Art: Sotheby’s NY and the ARC Salon
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The World’s Best Contemporary Fine Art: Sotheby’s NY and the ARC Salon

A world-class opportunity to see—and perhaps acquire—traditional realist art.

Seas, Ships, and Storms: The Maritime World of Charles Brooking
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Seas, Ships, and Storms: The Maritime World of Charles Brooking

The 18th-century painter’s scenic seascapes are now regarded among Britain’s finest marine paintings.

Beyond the Grand Gesture: 4 Painters Who Capture Fatherhood
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Beyond the Grand Gesture: 4 Painters Who Capture Fatherhood

Spanning four countries and five centuries, these timeless paintings capture a father’s steadfast love.

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People First, Courtiers Second: The Art of Adélaïde Labille-Guiard

People First, Courtiers Second: The Art of Adélaïde Labille-Guiard

The lesser known neoclassical artist was among the finest portraitists of her age.

Magic Worlds: The Life and Works of John William Waterhouse

Magic Worlds: The Life and Works of John William Waterhouse

This Pre-Raphaelite artist reimagined Greek, Shakespearean, and Arthurian heroines for subsequent generations.

The World’s Best Contemporary Fine Art: Sotheby’s NY and the ARC Salon

The World’s Best Contemporary Fine Art: Sotheby’s NY and the ARC Salon

A world-class opportunity to see—and perhaps acquire—traditional realist art.

Seas, Ships, and Storms: The Maritime World of Charles Brooking

Seas, Ships, and Storms: The Maritime World of Charles Brooking

The 18th-century painter’s scenic seascapes are now regarded among Britain’s finest marine paintings.

Beyond the Grand Gesture: 4 Painters Who Capture Fatherhood

Beyond the Grand Gesture: 4 Painters Who Capture Fatherhood

Spanning four countries and five centuries, these timeless paintings capture a father’s steadfast love.

In Solitude and Stone: Bulgaria’s Cliff Monasteries, Carved From Living Rock

In Solitude and Stone: Bulgaria’s Cliff Monasteries, Carved From Living Rock

At its pinnacle, the rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo formed an entire city of faith suspended in stone.

America’s Eternal Summertime Show

America’s Eternal Summertime Show

American poets and painters freeze summertime for us to enjoy, whatever the season.

Maryhill Museum: The Intersection of Art, Landscape, and History

Maryhill Museum: The Intersection of Art, Landscape, and History

A remote bluff above the Columbia River became one of the West’s most surprising museums.

Antiquity’s Most Magnetic Mosaic

Antiquity’s Most Magnetic Mosaic

At over 2,000 years old, the majestic “Alexander Mosaic” is a testament to the advanced skills of ancient Romans.

Flutter and Form: The Butterfly as Artistic Muse

Flutter and Form: The Butterfly as Artistic Muse

Across the arts and over the centuries, the winged insect has been the subject of artistic inspiration.