Rachel Witte

Art historian (art lover, artist), coffee drinker, writer, Mom to 2 girls, and wife to a pilot. BA in History and an MA in Art History. Favorite art style is Impressionism. Favorite theme is the Annunciation. Located in North Carolina.

Stories By Rachel Witte

19th Century

Where Is Van Gogh’s Biggest Art Collection Outside of Amsterdam? In the Kröller-Müller Museum!
By Rachel WitteSeptember 22, 2020
The Kröller-Müller Museum in Otterlo, Netherlands, is home to the second largest collection of works by Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890) in the world; the first being in his namesake museum in Amsterdam. It raises the question,...
dailyart

The Met Gala and Beyond: Fashion and Art
By Rachel WitteSeptember 14, 2020
You only need type ‘Fashion’ into the search bar on DailyArt Magazine and you will be met with numerous articles on the topic ranging from how fashion and art intersect, to the sculpture-like dresses of various...
Ancient Greece

The Parthenon Mythology and Architecture
By Rachel WitteSeptember 8, 2020
Mythology is a pretty broad topic in Ancient Greek history. And even more so is the use of mythological figures in ancient Greek art. From pottery to sculptures, we can see that the ancient Greeks were...
Art History 101

All You Need to Know About The Last Judgement by Michelangelo
By Rachel WitteAugust 17, 2020
There is a lot happening in this Sistine Chapel altar-wall fresco. Narratives within other narratives that contain enough imagery to last scholars a good while. With so much information and facts to bog you down in...
dailyart

Lady Anne Clifford: Portraits of a 17th Century Feminist
By Rachel WitteAugust 11, 2020
During the early modern period of European history (ca. 1500-1800), women experienced different freedoms depending on where they lived and the laws in those areas. Laws surrounding religion, estates, wills, sex, and politics were all important...
19th Century

Eva Gonzalès: Impressionist in the Shadows
By Rachel WitteJuly 30, 2020
While Eva Gonzalès’ privileged upbringing and supportive family afforded her the opportunities to grow in her artistic abilities and broaden her social circle, she was still a woman in a male-dominated world. When it comes to...
Architecture

Art Nouveau: 10 Most Beautiful Buildings in the World
By Rachel WitteJuly 16, 2020
With so many options to choose from, it is hard to narrow down a list of the most beautiful Art Nouveau buildings in the world. So here’s a small portion of what can be found. Defining...
19th Century

DailyArt Magazine Turns Four! Our Impressions of the Impressionists
By Rachel WitteJuly 13, 2020
July 13th, we as an online magazine reach another milestone. Four whole years of bringing you articles on hundreds of topics relating to art history! To celebrate this birthday, members of our team contributed their thoughts...
Art Travels

Artists’ Beloved Travel Destinations as Seen Through Their Art
By Rachel WitteJune 27, 2020
The Summer months are upon us; a time generally seen as an opportunity for traveling. A time for flying to far off destinations; a respite from our usual lives. Some of us want to experience the...
Artist

The Art of Botanical Illustration
By Rachel WitteJune 8, 2020
Although the recent weather patterns here in the US might not suggest it, we are in the midst of Spring. It’s that time of year where people are out planting flowers or otherwise tending to their...