Angelica Kauffman—Paintings by the Queen of Neoclassical Art
Swiss painter Angelica Kauffman (1741–1807) was one of the greats amongst the Neoclassical artists. Through her portraits and history paintings,...
Alexandra Kiely 30 October 2025
Art Forms
11 Famous Funeral Paintings of Western Art
Funeral practices are deeply ingrained in all cultures. Varied traditions around the globe reflect widespread beliefs and values. On this day when we...
Zuzanna Stańska 29 October 2025
Edvard Munch and His 7 Portrayals of Death
“Illness, madness, and death were the black angels that watched over my cradle and have since followed me through life,” Munch wrote in his...
Zuzanna Stańska 29 October 2025
Maria van Oosterwijck in 5 Paintings
Maria van Oosterwijck was a talented but often overlooked artist of the Dutch Golden Age. She turned simple flowers into small stories about life,...
Jimena Aullet 27 October 2025
19th-Century Parisian Advertising Posters
Parisian advertising posters have proven to be an essential element of the retro aesthetic. Reminiscent of the lifestyle of its time, this form of...
Guest Author 27 October 2025
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 26 October 2025
Masterpiece Story: Nonchaloir (Repose) by John Singer Sargent
John Singer Sargent’s Nonchaloir (Repose) is a masterpiece of American Impressionism. It explores a poetic moment of aristocratic...
James W Singer 26 October 2025
Salvador Dalí and Philippe Halsman: 37 Years of Collaboration
Salvador Dalí and Philippe Halsman’s 37-year collaboration challenged viewers and revealed connections between the traditionally realistic medium...
Theodore Carter 24 October 2025
The Visual Vibrations of Sonia and Robert Delaunay
Soulmates in both life and art, Sonia and Robert Delaunay formed what is probably the most extraordinary creative partnership in art history. Cubism, colour and passion - read on!
Candy Bedworth 24 October 2025
Spooky Strokes: 10 Paintings for a Haunting Halloween
As autumn’s chill arrives, let’s explore some eerie and supernatural art for Halloween. We’ll showcase 10 artworks (paintings and...
Lisa Scalone 23 October 2025
Derrick Adams Monograph: A Celebration of Black Life
The Derrick Adams monograph, one of Monacelli’s newest releases, offers an in-depth look at the celebrated artist’s remarkable career. Organized...
Errika Gerakiti 23 October 2025
