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The Best of 'Feel Art Again'

To celebrate the end of the (school) year, I've rounded up the 11 most popular "Feel Art Again" posts. Take a break out of your day to check out these great works of art, the best of "Feel Art Again": 11. "Judith Beheading Holofernes," Artemisia Gentileschi Read about the most scandalous trial of the 17th century, Gentileschi's patronage from the Medicis and King Charles I, and her famous friends. 10. "Joan of Arc at Coronation of Charles VII," Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres Old age, the collapse of... READ ON

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Walter Goodman's "The Printseller"

This weekend will mark the 170th anniversary of the birth of Walter Goodman to the portrait painter Julia Salaman Goodman and her husband, Louis Goodman. Walter Goodman grew up to be a fairly well-known painter, illustrator, and author in his time, but in recent years he has not been as well-known, partly because the present whereabouts of most of his works of art are unknown. Some flossy facts to get you acquainted with this talented British artist and his 1883 painting, "The Printseller"... 1. Goodman... READ ON

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Ivan Aivazovsky's "The Ninth Wave"

Yesterday marked the 108th anniversary of the death of the Armenian painter Ivan Aivazovsky. Aivazovsky is most famous for his seascapes, which constitute more than half of his oeuvre. Karly Briullov's "Last Day of Pompeii" (previously featured on 'Feel Art Again') had a significant impact on Aivazovsky, influencing some of his work. 1. As a young boy growing up in Theodosia, Ivan Aivazovsky was known to draw in charcoal on the whitewashed walls throughout the town. Luckily, his graffiti did not land him... READ ON

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Sir John Lavery's "Spring"

Sir John Lavery, who painted "Spring," was a prominent Irish artist in the late 19th and early 20th century. Both he and his wife, Hazel, were well-known throughout Ireland, England, and America for his artwork, their A-list friends, and their work with the Anglo-Irish Treaty in 1921. 1. When John Lavery was only 3 years old, his father drowned at sea while emigrating to America. Shortly thereafter, Lavery's mother also passed away. He was raised by relatives on a farm; today, the farm is the location... READ ON

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Canaletto's "View of the Entrance to the Arsenal"

The 240th anniversary of the death of Giovanni Antonio Canal was earlier this month, on April 19th. Canaletto, as he was known, was a well-known, well-paid, and prolific 18th century Venetian painter who specialized in view paintings (vedute). "View of the Entrance to the Arsenal," painted in 1732, is one of Canaletto's many paintings focused on the Venetian canals. 1. Giovanni Antonio Canal got his start as an apprentice with his brother and his father, a theatrical scene painter. During a stay in... READ ON

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Alexei Savrasov's "Sunset Over the Marsh"

Recently, I discovered Alexei Savrasov's 1871 painting, "Sunset Over the Marsh," and it has quickly become a favorite of mine. Today, we'll take a look at Savrasov who, despite being the "father of Russian landscape painting," is not very well-known in the U.S. 1. In 1838, at the tender age of 8, Alexei Savrasov enrolled at the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture, where he immediately began to specialize in landscape painting. Just four years into his studies, the report of the... READ ON

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Henry Lerolle's "The Organ Rehearsal"

Today marks the anniversary of the death of Henry Lerolle, a French painter, art collector, and patron. Though Lerolle is not as well known as some of his contemporaries, he has recently begun to receive more attention, especially for his large 1888 painting, "The Organ Rehearsal." 1. At the age of 17, Henry Lerolle was a pupil of Louis Lamothe, who also instructed Edgar Degas. Lerolle also studied at AcadÃ©mie Suisse, but never attended the Ecole des Beaux-Arts. By age 20, though, he was exhibiting... READ ON

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Feel Art Again: Charles Willson Peale (part 3)

Today is our final installment in this week's three-part 'Feel Art Again' mini-series. The mini-series explores Charles Willson Peale's fascinating life and artwork. On Tuesday, we looked at the artist and his family, accompanied by one of his seven self-portraits, painted in 1822. Yesterday, we delved into his role as a naturalist, his museum, and his self-portrait, "The Artist in His Museum." And today, we'll explore his role as an American patriot, accompanied by one of his most well-known paintings,... READ ON

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Feel Art Again: Charles Willson Peale (part 2)

'Feel Art Again' usually only appears on Tuesdays and Thursdays, but today is a special exception. In this three-part mini-series, we're looking at Charles Willson Peale's fascinating life and artwork. Yesterday, we looked at the artist and his family, accompanied by one of his seven self-portraits, painted in 1822. Today, we'll delve into his role as a naturalist, his museum, and his self-portrait, "The Artist in His Museum." And tomorrow, we'll explore his role as an American patriot, accompanied by... READ ON

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Feel Art Again: Charles Willson Peale

While researching possible artists or works to discuss today, I stumbled upon the American artist Charles Willson Peale. Peale was involved in everything during his time, so I have no idea why I had never heard of him before. His life was full (he died at age 86, a three-time widower) and fascinating so, in honor of his 267th birthday, I'm proud to present a special three-part edition of "Feel Art Again." Today, we'll look at the artist and his family, alongside one of his seven self-portraits, painted... READ ON