PAINTINGS

Edward Hopper and his wife Josephine were the models for the couple in the diner. Here are 14 other facts about the iconic painting.

This stunning slice of Maine remained relatively unknown—until 19th-century artists spread its beauty far and wide.

From red pandas to crows, zoo animals across the U.S. are painting works of art as part of enrichment programs.

Georgia O’Keeffe’s enchanting floral still life paintings are now a deeply ingrained part of American culture—so much so that they often eclipse her other colorful accomplishments.

The Chauvet Cave paintings are tens of thousands of years old and depict iconic animals that are now extinct. Even Werner Herzog was impressed.

While affection grew for this painting, its true intentions—and even its real name—got lost.

The portrait of a teen girl has been chilling in a Maine attic for decades.

Completed in 1642, Rembrandt van Rijn's The Night Watch is not only a highlight of a career that spanned over 600 paintings, but also acclaimed as arguably the greatest portrait of the Dutch Baroque era.

Keith Haring was best known for his graffiti-inspired artwork and contributions to the New York City art scene in the 1980s. Though he died in 1990 at just 31 years old, his artwork and legacy live on.

Ace-Liam Nana Sam Ankrah is not quite 2 years old, but he has already sold several works.

Set in a real-life cafe overlooking the Seine, the painting captures a joyous moment among friends—but the history around this iconic Impressionist work makes it all the richer.

If you’ve ever found yourself chuckling at the angry man-heads on human babies in medieval art, the joke is actually on you.