Visit Parisian Landmarks in These 10 Gorgeous Paintings
If you’ve ever been to Paris, you know that there’s nothing like seeing the city in person. However, that’s no reason not to get a taste of it...
Alexandra Kiely 21 April 2026
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Opera: A Brief History of the Total Work of Art
When we think of opera, art is not the first thing that comes to mind. Opera simply means “work” and it can sometimes seem over-the-top and...
Ledys Chemin 27 March 2026
The Lady with the Dog: Meaning of Dogs in Women’s Portraits
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 2025
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 interesting lives of grand dames and adventurous...
Giordana Goretti 25 July 2025
Giovanni Boldini’s Beautiful Belles
Giovanni Boldini (1842-1931) was a popular society portrait painter in turn-of-the-century France and England. His elegant portraits are still much...
Alexandra Kiely 9 December 2024
