Lady Anne Clifford: Portraits of a 17th-Century Feminist
During the early modern period of European history (ca. 1500-1800), women’s freedoms varied significantly based on their location and local...
Rachel Witte 25 July 2024
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Republic of Austria v. Altmann – Klimt Goes to Court!
Adele Bloch-Bauer was a wealthy socialite from Austria. One day, her husband asked Gustav Klimt to paint her portrait as an anniversary gift. But...
Ruxi Rusu 12 July 2024
Icelandic Artist Hallgrímur Helgason—Group Portrait of the Self
The Icelandic artist and author Hallgrímur Helgason is well known and loved worldwide. Now he is showing his latest paintings in Copenhagen. The...
Theresa Kohlbeck Jakobsen 29 April 2024
10 Portrait Paintings in Digital Times
Everyone wants to save and share great moments with friends. That’s why we take loads of pictures with our cameras and especially with our...
Michel Rutten 26 April 2024
Gesina ter Borch’s Sole Signed Painting Emerges at an Art Fair
Recently Rijksmuseum announced an acquisition of a highly sought-after newly emerged work by a Dutch Golden Age artist, Gesina ter Borch. This...
Nicole Ganbold 15 March 2024
The Frans Hals Experience at the Rijksmuseum
Frans Hals, one of the most innovative and fascinating artists in Western art history, is making international headlines at the Rijksmuseum.
Nicole Ganbold 14 March 2024
Looking for a Hat Inspiration? Best Hats from Paintings
I’ve heard that this year berets are back in fashion, which makes me very happy, but if you are still looking for your perfect hat for the first...
Magda Michalska 7 March 2024
Empress Sisi: What Art Doesn’t Show Us
Elizabeth of Austria, more commonly known as Sisi, was Empress of the Austrian-Habsburg Empire from 1854 until 1898. Captivating paintings and...
Errika Gerakiti 4 March 2024
The Story of Girl at Mirror by Norman Rockwell
Do you know the Snow White fairytale? Girl at Mirror by Norman Rockwell would certainly be a contestant to Snow White’s wicked stepmother as she...
Rute Ferreira 3 February 2024
Rare Childhood Photos of Frida Kahlo
Have you ever imagined what artists looked like when they were kids? Well, in this case, you don’t even have to use your imagination. Frida Kahlo...
Zuzanna Stańska 22 January 2024
Masterpiece Story: The Tailor by Giovanni Battista Moroni
The Tailor is one of Giovanni Battista Moroni’s most famous portraits. Not only is it an astonishing work of art, but the sitter himself is quite...
Joanna Kaszubowska 15 December 2023
10 Early Picasso Works You Should Know
Pablo Picasso painted his first works during the early years of his life. According to his mother, his first words were “piz, piz”, a shortening...
Zuzanna Stańska 25 November 2023
