Masterpiece Story: Still Life with Mackerel by Anne Vallayer-Coster
Anne Vallayer-Coster was one of the foremost still-life painters in 18th-century France. She was enormously prolific and extremely popular. Her works...
James W Singer 9 March 2025
Dine & Wine
Masterpiece Story: A Gentleman’s Table by Claude Raguet Hirst
A Gentleman’s Table by Claude Raguet Hirst is a mysterious painting that echoes the realism of Winslow Homer, Thomas Eakins, and Henry Ossawa...
James W Singer 9 March 2025
10 Paintings That Capture Coffee’s Cultural Impact
Few beverages have shaped culture quite like coffee. Artists across centuries have captured coffee in paintings, from intimate domestic moments to...
Elizabeth Provost 27 February 2025
Time for a Cup of Warm Tea in Paintings
Tea, a timeless beverage enjoyed by cultures across the globe, has not only warmed countless hearts but also inspired artists throughout history.
Magda Michalska 18 February 2025
10 Cocktails Inspired by Art for Artsy Drinking
Most of us like taking some “me time” and enjoying a long bubble bath, reading a good book, working out, or perhaps just contemplating the works...
Marija Canjuga 18 February 2025
Why Did So Many Artists Drink Absinthe?
Curious about the abundance of paintings featuring people indulging in absinthe throughout art history? You’re not alone. As I pondered this,...
Magda Michalska 30 December 2024
Fish Paintings for Christmas Eve Dinner
In many cultures, Christmas Eve dinner does not include any meat (excluding seafood) or alcohol because one should keep a vigil fasting and expect...
Magda Michalska 24 December 2024
All You Need to Know About Thanksgiving Turkey Preparation—With Pictures!
Happy Thanksgiving! Have the most enjoyable time with your family and friends celebrating this holiday season! Whether you enjoy turkey or something...
Joanna Kaszubowska 28 November 2024
A Small Guide to Still Life Symbols
You may think that all those marvelous Dutch still lifes from the 16th and 17th centuries were just some random sets of fruits, vegetables, and...
Zuzanna Stańska, Nicole Ganbold 26 November 2024
The Scent of Orange in the Air: Paintings with Oranges
What does winter smell like to you? For me, it’s the scent of cinnamon-spiced gingerbread, mulled wine, and of course mandarins. My grandma used to...
Magda Michalska 28 October 2024
Pumpkin Spiced Yayoi Kusama
Yayoi Kusama, the legendary Japanese artist born in 1929, began her career 69 years ago. Nevertheless, the world discovered her just a couple of...
Magda Michalska 25 October 2024
Orange Is the New Black: Pumpkins in Art
During this time of the year, the color orange rules the world (when it’s not grey skies and rain, of course). Everything from leaves to grass...
Joanna Kaszubowska 25 October 2024
