Nose Art – The Most Unique Art by Pilots During WWII
Ever since men first went to war in airplanes, they have felt the need to decorate their machines with unofficial, often banned and personal...
Caroline Galambosova 15 January 2024
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Masterpiece Story: A Gentleman’s Table by Claude Raguet Hirst
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Exploring John Singer Sargent’s Unknown Drawings
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Alexandra Kiely 12 January 2024
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There’s no question that John Singer Sargent (1856–1925) was an artistic superstar. Everyone knows his most famous painting Madame X, but do...
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Beyond Madame X: Portraits by John Singer Sargent
John Singer Sargent is one of art history’s most famous portrait painters. He was born in Italy to American parents and received his formal...
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