James W. Singer is an art historian and fine art photographer. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from the University of Florida. He later moved to Paris, France. He currently writes “Masterpiece” articles for DailyArt Magazine.
Masterpiece Story: Manhattan by George Grosz
Manhattan is a masterpiece by George Grosz that expresses the grandeur and struggle of 1940s New York...
James W Singer, 26 July 2024
Masterpiece Story: Subway by Lily Furedi
Subway by Lily Furedi is a masterpiece of New Deal art that expresses the excitement of modern transportation. It is populated with commuting workers...
James W Singer 21 July 2024
Masterpiece Story: Abduction of Ganymede by Rembrandt
Rembrandt is less known for his mythological paintings, but their visual impact matches any of his religious images and secular portraits. The...
James W Singer 15 July 2024
Masterpiece Story: Our Ancient Gods by Saturnino Herrán
Saturnino Herrán’s Our Ancient Gods is a masterful painting of Mexican Modernism from the early 20th century. It evokes the strength, dignity, and...
James W Singer 14 July 2024
Masterpiece Story: Cat at Play by Henriëtte Ronner-Knip
Cat at Play is a masterpiece by Henriëtte Ronner-Knip who deserves to have her legacy revised and her fame revived. Art does not need to be radical...
James W Singer 7 July 2024
Masterpiece Story: Dog at Rest by Gerrit Dou
Gerrit Dou’s Dog at Rest is a masterpiece of Dutch genre painting, perfect for both dog enthusiasts and art...
James W Singer 7 July 2024
Masterpiece Story: Judith Slaying Holofernes by Artemisia Gentileschi
Artemisia Gentileschi (1593–1656) was the most accomplished female painter of the Italian Baroque. She specialized in Biblical scenes of strong...
James W Singer 5 July 2024
Masterpiece Story: Sleeping Venus by Giorgione and Titian
Giorgione and Titian’s Sleeping Venus is a masterpiece of the Venetian Renaissance school of painting. It explores sensual nudity through a...
James W Singer 2 July 2024
Masterpiece Story: Woman on the Balcony by Carl Gustav Carus
Woman on the Balcony is an intimate portrait of a person lost in thought. There is no action and no obvious story to interpret. However, its quiet...
James W Singer 2 July 2024
Masterpiece Story: Self-Portrait with Her Daughter by Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun
Self-Portrait with Her Daughter, Julie by Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun is a portrait masterpiece blending fashionable elegance and emotional naturalism.
James W Singer 30 June 2024
