On the easel today: Contemplative Elegance
5 January 2024
This oil sketch by André Romijn captures an essence of relaxed elegance, depicting a woman seated, exuding a sense of contemplation and grace. The painterly…
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Echoes of Valour: The Timeless Gaze
5 January 2024
This painting by André Romijn takes on the ambitious task of blending a fresco-style representation of historical subject matter with a modern portrait. The result…
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A narrative of daily life in Sorrento
4 January 2024
Francesco Coleman’s watercolour from 1876 presents us with a captivating representation of an Italian woman adorned in traditional Sorrento costume. The artist’s use of the…
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A moment of intense human connection, frozen in time
1 January 2024
“To Quench the Thirst” by Louis Soonius is a captivating pastel and charcoal composition that combines raw emotion with refined artistry. Created in 1923, this…
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Beatrice, a sublime representation of Dante’s muse
31 December 2023
The bust of Beatrice, sculpted by Professor E. Brinelli from Florence, Italy, is a sublime representation of Dante Alighieri’s muse, crafted from marble and alabaster…
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La Danaïde, a gelatin silver print by Bruno Jarret
30 December 2023
“La Danaïde”, a sculpture by Auguste Rodin, is an exquisite portrayal of one of the daughters of Danaus, Hypermnestra, who, according to the myth recounted…
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A significant artistic collaboration of the early 17th century
26 December 2023
This lithographic portrait of Gaspar de Crayer, engraved by Paulus Pontius after a painting by Anthony Van Dyck, represents a significant artistic collaboration of the…
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There is still hope…
25 December 2023
The oil painting titled “There is Still Hope” by André Romijn is a compelling piece that communicates a deep sense of optimism and tranquillity. The…
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