Thomas Gainsborough and His Dog Portraits
Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788) was a portrait and landscape painter. During his career, he often painted dogs accompanying his sitters. He always...
Joanna Kaszubowska 26 August 2023
Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788) was a portrait and landscape painter. During his career, he often painted dogs accompanying his sitters. He always...
Joanna Kaszubowska 26 August 2023
The Lady with the Dog is a title that I borrowed from Chekhov’s short story. While Chekhov’s story revolves around an affair, in the realm of...
Joanna Kaszubowska 26 August 2023
Did you know that some of the world’s most celebrated artists and performers have been dachshund owners? This extensive list of elite creatives...
Maya M. Tola 26 August 2023
What do Jeff Koons, Jay Z, Christie’s, and clowns have in common? Balloon dogs. Koons is a controversial figure in the contemporary art world,...
Zuzanna Stańska 26 August 2023
Alfred Munnings was the leading sporting artist during the first half of the 20th century. His paintings encompass a range of sporting themes: horses...
Lauren Kraut 23 August 2023
Swans are normally characterized as graceful birds. They are magnificent and majestic. However, Jan Asselijn displays another side of these elegant...
James W Singer 21 August 2023
Today’s Masterpiece Story is that of The Horse Fair by French Realist painter Rosa Bonheur (1822-1899). The Horse Fair was the undisputed star of...
Alexandra Kiely 11 August 2023
The German Expressionist movement had many faces. One of the most interesting ones was that of the painter Franz Marc. Marc looked to the natural...
Zuzanna Stańska 11 August 2023
Who doesn’t love cats? Check out these cute and cuddly house cats, ferocious lions, and majestic tigers, created by Chinese...
Rucha Vijay Bodas 8 August 2023
I like cats and I’m sure that many of you do, too. A fascinating animal, the cat has earned itself an important place in culture, literature, and...
Marina Kochetkova 8 August 2023
The Ancient Egyptians revered cats of all kinds and honored them in their art. From servals to the mighty lion, cats were seen as powerful forces for...
Sarah Mills 8 August 2023
The British artist Louis Wain was a highly successful illustrator, mainly known for his humorous graphics of cats. His quirky feline pictures were...
Marta Wiktoria Bryll 8 August 2023