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Victor Hugo, France's greatest novelist, was also a talented artist — and now his 'rarely seen' illustrations are on display at the RA
Victor Hugo dismissed his drawings as mere things made in the margins of his manuscripts Now, a Royal Academy exhibition ...
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Who Was Goya’s Beloved Duchess—His Muse or Lover?
From personalized jewelry to suggestive messages written on his canvases, Goya certainly seemed to hint at a romance with the ...
‘Once shown, they’ll have to be kept in the dark for years’: the secret drawings of Victor Hugo
When the French novelist died in 1885, he left behind The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, Les Misérables – and a fragile cache of jaw-dropping art ...
Gardner Museum marks 35th anniversary of infamous heist with restored — and empty — frames
Conservators unveiled the completed restoration of the frame that once held Rembrandt's "Christ in the Storm on the Sea of ...
Northwest Signal13d
The New Yorker, a US institution, celebrates 100 years of goings on
The New Yorker magazine, a staple of American literary and cultural life defined by its distinctive covers, long-form ...
Yahoo14d
The Rise and Fall of Technicolor In Hollywood’s Golden Age
who likens each Technicolor print to a unique work of art hanging in a museum. Once it is gone, it cannot be replaced. Yet Technicolor has gotten a posthumous revenge of sorts. A vintage Technicolor ...
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What Is the Difference Between Art Nouveau and Art Deco? Here's How to Distinguish the 20th-Century Design Movements
This is a house at the height of the Art Nouveau design movement. Before writing this story, I had some idea of the Art Nouveau movement, but would be pushed to pinpoint where exactly it deviated from ...
Inside the Exclusive Celeb-Filled Dinner That Took Over the Louvre Last Night
All this inspired Galliano to make looks right at home surrounded by the Louvre’s display of Second Empire decor from Napoleon III’s apartments. Exploring the centuries-old fashion/art connection ...
Us Weekly21d
15 Fresh Floral Prints to Infuse Your Wardrobe With Elegant Color — Shop Tops, Jackets and Dresses
Whether you’re into bold, vibrant blooms or prefer something subtle and delicate, there are tons of elegant floral prints to discover. From cute dresses perfect for Mother’s Day brunch to bold ...
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New 6mm Late Napoleonic Kickstarter From Turner Miniatures
This latest set, the third in the collection, introduces new Late Napoleonic creations into the mix that can ... They have also been designed to print without the need for supports. Just stick them ...
Chicago Tribune24d
Life imitates art as Pope Francis fights pneumonia while ‘Conclave’ heads to the Oscars
But at the very least, the life-imitating-art coincidence of “Conclave ... “The main threats (are) now coming not from the outside (Napoleon, or Hitler, or secularization), but from the ...
The art of the peace deal
Can talks between the US and Russia reach a lasting settlement over Ukraine? So far, argues historian Margaret MacMillan, the signs are not looking good ...