Master of arts

Property from a Private CollectionGiuseppe Antonio Fabbrini, after Anton Raphael MengsFlorence circa 1740 - circa 1795The Lamenta

Degas was nicknamed the “painter of dancers”. From 1860 onwards, he developed a fascination with dance, which was originally discovered at the Paris Opera, where he spent much time backstage. As a result of his interest, his paintings portrayed the dancers in private behind-the-scenes moments, as well as during their performances on stage. Take a look back over the love story between the artist and his tutu-clad muses.

NaPoWriMo #3 Poetry form: Common metre Two lovers lost from each other fell into deep despair; parted after a brief embrace after morning prayer. They could not come together, yet were never far…

Misa on Instagram: "Master portrait studies. *The old post was accidentally deleted, so I’m reposting it again🙏 #oilpainting#johnsingersargent#DomenicoMorelli"

Four years ago, Booooooom creator Jeff Hamada asked the internet to join in on an art challenge to recreate their favorite old master paintings as contemporary photographs. The Remake Project sparked many professional and amateur artists to create elaborate sets, paint their bodies, paint their friends’ bodies, and take their own shot at works by artists from Dali to Magritte. This collection of original paintings and their contemporary counterparts has now taken the form of a book released…

The Delaware Museum of Art is hanging up handwritten notes as it reconsiders displays of its Pre-Raphaelite and American art collections.

Painting of a bust-length woman looking over her shoulder and wearing a headdress and a large pearl earring.