Tag Archives: Portrait

Pablo Picasso Oil Painting--Reading

Posted on February 12, 2013 by artisoo

Reading was made in 1932, depicting the blonde lover of Picasso Marie Therese Walter dozing off on the read chair with her chest half open and a book kept in her knee. This painting is with very beautiful curves and … Continue reading →

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Characteristics of A Dream

Posted on February 5, 2013 by artisoo

A Dream has a bright overall tone, direct and multiple lines to fully express the female body. The cutting of the woman's face in the painting is a kind of technique of cubism performance. The woman shows a serene and … Continue reading →

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Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I- The Lady In Gold

Posted on February 5, 2013 by artisoo

The New York Times reported Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I has been purchased by cosmetics magnate Ronald S. Lauder for $135 million for his Neue Galeries, the highest amount ever paid for a painting on June 19, 2006, so that … Continue reading →

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The Art of Fernando Botero

Posted on January 28, 2013 by artisoo

Fernando Botero in early days used exaggerated and disproportionate volumetry expressing the theme of the paintings by previous generation of masters; Botero today, tells us what the essence of art in Colombia is with paintings of pain and violence. Fernando Botero is … Continue reading →

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Portrait of Irene

Posted on January 24, 2013 by artisoo

In 19th-century, a group of Paris-base artists begun the Impressionism with their independent exhibitions. This art movement emphasizes on accurate depiction of natural light’s play, quickly capture of common subject essence, grays and dark tones produced by mixing complementary colors, … Continue reading →

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Vincent Van Gogh Self-portrait

Posted on January 22, 2013 by artisoo

Self-portrait was painted by Van Gogh in 1889, 65*54cm, which is the collection in Orsay Museum in Paris. Van Gogh regarded the second self-portraits as the sign of sanity for himself. " I hope you will see my face is much quieter … Continue reading →

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Appreciation to Lady Agnew of Lochnaw

Posted on January 11, 2013 by artisoo

Lady Agnew of Lochnaw was created between 1892 and 1893 by John Singer Sargent. It measures 126×105 cm and is now preserved in the Scotland National Art Gallery in Edinburgh. 1880s was not only the turbulent era of portraits, but … Continue reading →

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Self Portrait

Posted on January 10, 2013 by artisoo

Self Portrait is one of the highest sketches of Italian painting master Leonardo da Vinci. His sketch works of art has reached very high height known as the model of sketch art. In this Self Portrait, the painter is very observant … Continue reading →

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The Only Portrait of Leonardo da Vinci in Florence Period--Portrait of Ginevra Benci

Posted on January 10, 2013 by artisoo

Portrait of Ginevra  Benci was the only portrait of da Vinci in Florence period. At that time, when the young girls got married, they would draw a portrait as a souvenir. Unfortunately, the bottom of this painting was cut due … Continue reading →

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The Waterseller of Seville

Posted on December 13, 2012 by artisoo

The Waterseller of Seville 1623 is Velázquez's early works, it intended to show the life scene of common people. The painting technique was from Caravaggio's naturalistic style and lighting effects. Water seller is common image in the southern regions of … Continue reading →

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