Tag Archives: Portraits

Friendship Between Matisse and Picasso

Posted on March 13, 2014 by artisoo

During April 1906, at a party at Gertrude Stein's house, Henri Matisse was introduced to Picasso, who was 12 years younger. Picasso and Matisse held entirely different view both on the aesthetic ideas of art and in lifestyle. Comparing with Picasso, … Continue reading →

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What Role did Albrecht Durer Play in Germany and European Art?

Posted on December 10, 2013 by artisoo

Located beside the river of Frankfurt am Main, The German Stadel Museum will held an exhibition about "Durer—Germany's master" from Nov. 23, 2013 to Feb. 2, 2014. The exhibition has more than 280 works to show to the visitors the … Continue reading →

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Saskia As Flora 1634 Oil On Canvas by Rembrandt Van Rijn

Posted on November 15, 2013 by artisoo

Saskia as Flora is an oil painting on canvas created by Rembrandt van Rijin in 1634, portraying his beloved wife, Saskia van Uylenburgh as the goddess Flora. It was painted by Rembrandt at the age of 28, a year after … Continue reading →

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Portrait of Henry Viii King Of England by Hans Holbein

Posted on September 5, 2013 by artisoo

After Hans Holbein became the court painter, his main task was the portraits for the kings. He had painted many portraits of kings. In the 5 years, except for this Portrait of Henry Viii King of England, there were Portrait of … Continue reading →

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The Ambassadors by Hans Holbein

Posted on September 2, 2013 by artisoo

In the UK, Hans Holbein portraits became increasingly famous. And the King Henry VIII hired him as a court painter, some government figures also paid very attention to him. In 1533, entrusted by the French ministers in Britain, he completed The … Continue reading →

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The Belleli Family by Edgar Degas

Posted on August 26, 2013 by artisoo

The Belleli Family, a portrait of a family created by Edgar Degas in his mid-twenties, who is well-recognized for his ballerinas, horse racing, and paintings of the Paris social scene. This Edgar Degas painting was not shown publicly until when all … Continue reading →

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Protected: A Morning Walk by the Portrait Painters John Singer Sargent

Posted on July 26, 2013 by artisoo

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