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Portrait of a Young Woman as a Vestal Virgin Francois Hubert Drouairs 31 1/2 x 24 7/8 in Oil on canvas 1767 Info? Of course! 1. The overall mood of the painting seems to be a calm and serene setting in which a young woman lifts her veil for the spectator. The mood evoked is a relaxed and feels very open. By lifting her veil, she makes the viewer feel as though the forum is open and it also gives a sense of trust. 2. This painting is a depiction of a Vestal Virgin, which was a priestess of Vesta in the ancient Roman religion. 3. This side table is stylized in what was a current table design in the 18th century. The central figure is in a naturalistic pose and has a photographic quality about her.   4. She has depth and seems to be staring directly at the viewer. However, she does not reach out in any way in order to create a 3D image. The young woman stays in her space, although she does appear realistic and life-sized.
Mar 2

Portrait of a Young Woman as a Vestal Virgin

Francois Hubert Drouairs

31 1/2 x 24 7/8 in

Oil on canvas

1767

Info? Of course!

1. The overall mood of the painting seems to be a calm and serene setting in which a young woman lifts her veil for the spectator. The mood evoked is a relaxed and feels very open. By lifting her veil, she makes the viewer feel as though the forum is open and it also gives a sense of trust.

2. This painting is a depiction of a Vestal Virgin, which was a priestess of Vesta in the ancient Roman religion.

3. This side table is stylized in what was a current table design in the 18th century. The central figure is in a naturalistic pose and has a photographic quality about her.  

4. She has depth and seems to be staring directly at the viewer. However, she does not reach out in any way in order to create a 3D image. The young woman stays in her space, although she does appear realistic and life-sized.

Birth of Venus William Adolphe Bouguereau :] A tad sensual and erotic. It’s art!   
Mar 4

Birth of Venus

William Adolphe Bouguereau

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A tad sensual and erotic. It’s art!   

 Raphael.   Madonna of the Meadow.  1505 or 1506. Oil on panel.
Mar 11

 Raphael.  

Madonna of the Meadow. 

1505 or 1506.

Oil on panel.

(This is actually a really awesome piece.) Caravaggio, The Conversion of Saint Paul, from the Cerasi Chapel, 1600 - 1601 Caravaggio was a trouble maker during his time, one who had an impressive police record and refused to emulate the Renaissance masters. He still got tons of commissions and is known for his use of tenebrism and “theatrical” paintings. This is one such instance. His intense contrasts of lights and darks as well as the gritty scene he depicted gives a theatrical, yet realistic feel. As this is a religious piece, the blinding light focuses on Saint Paul as he converts to Christianity. 
Mar 13

(This is actually a really awesome piece.)

Caravaggio, The Conversion of Saint Paul, from the Cerasi Chapel, 1600 - 1601

Caravaggio was a trouble maker during his time, one who had an impressive police record and refused to emulate the Renaissance masters. He still got tons of commissions and is known for his use of tenebrism and “theatrical” paintings. This is one such instance. His intense contrasts of lights and darks as well as the gritty scene he depicted gives a theatrical, yet realistic feel. As this is a religious piece, the blinding light focuses on Saint Paul as he converts to Christianity. 

Gustav Klimt
Mar 14
“My Lady Greensleeves”, 1864 painting by Rossetti.
Mar 15

“My Lady Greensleeves”, 1864 painting by Rossetti.

FRANCIS BACON, Painting, 1946. Oil and pastel on linen, 6’ 5 7/8” x 4’ 4”. Museum of Modern Art, New York.   
Mar 15

FRANCIS BACON, Painting, 1946. Oil and pastel on linen, 6’ 5 7/8” x 4’ 4”. Museum of Modern Art, New York.   

Night Attack on the Sanjo PalaceFrom: Events of the Heiji PeriodKamakura period, 13th century. Handscroll, ink and colors on paper 
Mar 17

Night Attack on the Sanjo Palace
From: Events of the Heiji Period
Kamakura period, 13th century. 
Handscroll, ink and colors on paper 

RICHARD HAMILTON, Just What Is It That Makes Today’s Homes So Different, So Appealing?, 1956. Collage
Mar 19

RICHARD HAMILTON, Just What Is It That Makes Today’s Homes So Different, So Appealing?, 1956. Collage