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"Dante and Virgil in Hell" is an oil on canvas painting created in 1850 by the French academic artist William-Adolphe Bouguereau. It is housed in the Musée d'Orsay in Paris. The painting depicts a scene from Dante's Divine Comedy, which tells of his journey with his guide Virgil through hell. In this scene, the author and his guide watch as two damned souls intertwine in an eternal struggle. One of the souls is an alchemist and heretic named Capocchio. He is bitten in the neck by Gianni Schicchi, who has fraudulently taken possession of someone else's inheritance. In turning to Dante's plot, Bouguereau set an extremely ambitious task, especially in conveying the passions. Exaggerating the structure of muscles and distorting them, hypertrophying poses, enhancing the contrasts of color and light, the artist explores the aesthetic boundaries and consequences of the fear and horror that reign in hell.

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GN I want to share another one of this Artist 👇🏼 The Four Elements is a series of four oil paintings by the Italian artist Giuseppe Arcimboldo, created in 1566. The paintings depict human faces in profile, composed of different animals or objects. Air is represented by birds, Fire by burning wood and cannons, Earth by land animals, and Water by sea creatures. The series attempts to express the creation of harmony out of chaos by carefully arranging elements to form portraits. Unlike the others, Fire is composed of inanimate objects. Earth is perhaps the most skillfully mixed part.

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🎨 Portrait of the Art Critic and Writer Raimon Casellas, 1894 by Lluís Graner 🇪🇸 oil on canvas, 185 x 90 cm Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Spain About the artwork: In "Portrait of the Art Critic and Writer Raimon Casellas," Graner would likely have depicted Casellas in an environment that reflects his intellectual and artistic milieu. The portrait may show Casellas either in his study surrounded by books and artifacts of art or in a setting that suggests his role in the cultural life of Catalonia, possibly including elements that symbolize his contributions to art criticism and literature.

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One of the Titanic's three huge chimneys. Belfast. Great Britain. 1900

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Cat Catching a Rat, Kobayashi Kiyochika. A woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper from 1877, can be found in the Boston MFA permanent collection.

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Georges Vantongerloo, Étude No. 1. 1917. Oil on pressboard.

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GN art lovers 🖤 The Shadow, c. 1909 by Edmund Leighton (1852–1922) Oil on canvas 91x61cm

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By the Italian artist Giuseppe Arcimboldo, created in 1566. The paintings depict human faces in profile, composed of different animals or objects. Air is represented by birds, Fire by burning wood and cannons, Earth by land animals, and Water by sea creatures. The series attempts to express the creation of harmony out of chaos by carefully arranging elements to form portraits. Unlike the others, Fire is composed of inanimate objects. Earth is perhaps the most skillfully mixed part.

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"The Hunters in the Snow" is an oil painting on wood by Pieter Bruegel the Elder, painted in 1565. The Northern Renaissance work is part of a series of six works, five of which have survived to this day. The series belongs to the medieval and early Renaissance tradition and depicts various activities associated with different seasons. The painting depicts a winter scene in which three hunters are returning from a campaign accompanied by their dogs.

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🎨 A Shepherd and his Flock under the Moon and Stars, 1827 by Samuel Palmer 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 pen and brown ink with brown and gray washes heightened with white gouache on card, 40 x 52.7 cm Yale Center for British Art, USA About the artwork: "A Shepherd and his Flock under the Moon and Stars" likely depicts a tranquil nocturnal scene, a subject for which Palmer had particular affinity, often portraying the serene and sublime aspects of night. The scene would typically feature a shepherd, possibly a symbolic or romantic figure, tending to his flock under a beautifully rendered sky illuminated by the moon and stars. This imagery aligns with Palmer’s affinity for themes of protection, guidance, and contemplation within nature.

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Joseph Mallord William Turner, Norham Castle, Sunrise c.1845. Currently on view at Tate. The exhibition (free admission!) marks the 250 years since the birth of one of the most famous British painters. More info about the exhibition, here: https://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-britain/display/jmw-turner.

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A 10-round French pistol from the mid-19th century

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Medieval cat, stealing family jewels. Rijksmuseum, 1555.

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🎨 The Sultan's Gift, c. 1885 - 1886 by Antoni Fabrés 🇪🇸 oil on panel, 29 x 41.5 cm Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Spain About the artwork: "The Sultan's Gift" likely depicts a scene in which a sultan or a high-ranking official is presenting a gift, possibly as part of a ceremonial or diplomatic event. The painting might feature a detailed interior setting that reflects the opulence and luxurious ambiance associated with the sultan's court. Elements such as rich textiles, intricate architectural details, and sumptuous furnishings would be typical of Fabrés’ attention to detail and historical accuracy.

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GN art lovers 🖤 Spring Night, c. 1910 by Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939) Oil on canvas 91.4x76.8cm

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