Rubens Peale: Illuminating Art and Science
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Rubens Peale: Illuminating Art and Science

In this installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,’ we meet another member of this creative family who founded and managed American museums in the 19th century.

Lord of the Rings Meets the Master of Pastel Painting
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Lord of the Rings Meets the Master of Pastel Painting

Spanish pastel painter Rubén Belloso Adorna’s extraordinary new series brings J.R.R. Tolkien’s legends to life.

John La Farge’s Spectacular Stained Glass Windows of Peonies
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John La Farge’s Spectacular Stained Glass Windows of Peonies

Among the first to incorporate opalescent glass, his stained glass windows were unprecedented.

An Andrew Jackson Statue, a Formidable First
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An Andrew Jackson Statue, a Formidable First

In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ discover a historic statue in Washington’s Lafayette Square that is often overlooked by passersby.

No, These Aren’t Oil Paintings
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No, These Aren’t Oil Paintings

Often mistaken for oil paintings, luminous pastel paintings deserve the limelight.

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Rubens Peale: Illuminating Art and Science

Rubens Peale: Illuminating Art and Science

In this installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,’ we meet another member of this creative family who founded and managed American museums in the 19th century.

Lord of the Rings Meets the Master of Pastel Painting

Lord of the Rings Meets the Master of Pastel Painting

Spanish pastel painter Rubén Belloso Adorna’s extraordinary new series brings J.R.R. Tolkien’s legends to life.

Casting Light on the Work of Andrea del Verrocchio

Casting Light on the Work of Andrea del Verrocchio

Skilled in sculpture, painting, architecture, and goldsmithing, the 15th-century artist inspired some of the greatest Italian Renaissance masters.

John La Farge’s Spectacular Stained Glass Windows of Peonies

John La Farge’s Spectacular Stained Glass Windows of Peonies

Among the first to incorporate opalescent glass, his stained glass windows were unprecedented.

An Andrew Jackson Statue, a Formidable First

An Andrew Jackson Statue, a Formidable First

In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ discover a historic statue in Washington’s Lafayette Square that is often overlooked by passersby.

No, These Aren’t Oil Paintings

No, These Aren’t Oil Paintings

Often mistaken for oil paintings, luminous pastel paintings deserve the limelight.

Jean-Antoine Watteau and the Dawn of Rococo Painting

Jean-Antoine Watteau and the Dawn of Rococo Painting

Watteau’s paintings marked the birth of the rococo, capturing a changing France with elegance, romance, and emotional depth.

The Art of Noticing: Edward Lear’s Illustrations

The Art of Noticing: Edward Lear’s Illustrations

The famed limerick writer was not only popular for his whimsical lines but also for his grasp of the world through his illustrations.

One of the Greatest Treasures of European Medieval Art in an American Museum

One of the Greatest Treasures of European Medieval Art in an American Museum

A chalice used for centuries in a French basilica is now a treasured piece at the National Gallery of Art.