The Beautiful Parisian Scenes of Jean Béraud
In the first quarter of the 20th century, Paris was the center of artistic and intellectual activity. Artists, actors, dancers, poets, writers,...
Errika Gerakiti 31 March 2022
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Masterpiece Story: Cleopatra by Alexandre Cabanel
Queen Cleopatra is a popular subject today – as she was in the late 19th century. Alexandre Cabanel’s Cleopatra explores a single moment of her...
James W Singer 28 February 2022
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...
Alexandra Kiely 12 January 2022
19th Century Parisian Advertising Posters on the 21st Century Walls
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 Profile 26 November 2021
A Perfect World of Perfect Women in James Tissot’s Paintings
This title might be a little controversial. In fact, critics find the term demimondaine to be more accurate when describing Tissot’s series of...
Magda Michalska 15 October 2021
Vive la Belle Époque! The Story of Giovanni Boldini and Franca Florio
The history of the Belle Époque reveals many scandalous stories. Behind the elegant portraits are hidden interesting lives of grand dames and...
Giordana Goretti 1 August 2020
Moulin Rouge and the Folies Bergère: Best Can-Can Paintings in Art History
Can-can paintings depict the most famous dance of La Belle Époque era. Originating in France, the Can-can, associated with skirts, petticoats, high...
Charlotte Stace 11 July 2020
