Classical history aesthetic

Bit of silly one—hopefully a fun one 🎀✨

The Diary of a Historian

Learn about the role of books during the Enlightenment and how literature emerged as a modern form of culture.

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William Adolphe Bouguereau [French academic painter, teacher, frescoist & draftsman. 1825 – 1905] Bouguereau was a traditionalist in his realistic genre paintings. He often used mythological themes, making modern interpretations of Classical subjects. Biography: www.artrenewal.org/pages/artist.php?artistid=7 Oil on canvas Sold at Sotheby's

(1) The Long Victorian on Twitter: "The Ball by Gaston de La Touche (French artist, lived 1854-1913). The late 19th century was an optimistic time in Paris and became known as La Belle Époque ‘the beautiful time’. Here, the charm and elegance of the ballroom. https://t.co/hx4QmcUDXQ" / Twitter

Claude Raguet Hirst.