In the world of art and antiques, names like Chippendale and Turner are instantly recognisable and amongst these luminaries, the name Hogarth rightly stands out too. Undoubtedly, this affected ...
Dogs are man’s best friends. And if that man happens to be a painter or a sitter for a painting, their four-legged friends must be included in them too.
Before and After is a pair of comic paintings by British painter William Hogarth. He made two painted versions in 1730–31. The first version showed an exterior scene in a wooded glade, based on ...
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Soon, I expect to see Mary Black displayed and reproduced alongside her contemporary William Hogarth. And no one batting ... weary historian of 18th-century art worth living.
He was following the advice of Ingres, who told him, ‘Draw lines, young man, and still more lines … and you will become a good artist.’ Hogarth’s engravings had been familiar in France for over a ...
The sound of bells seemed to be a call to the city, and perhaps even the world at large, given all the political divisions, to refocus on spiritual and social renewal. I watched part of the event as ...
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Art is something that can be appreciated and enjoyed by all. No matter your age, understanding of art, educational level, or ...
The famous National Gallery in London opened in 1824 with the mission to bring art to the public. From the very beginning, ...