Cherubs and Putti: The Complex World of Winged Children and Infant Angels
So if you’ve ever wondered what exactly cherubs, putti, cupids, and all their winged cousins ...
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Artists & Brands
Longwy Enamels & Faience: Most Famous Collectibles Beyond the “Apple Blossom” Pattern
The iconic motif of Longwy enamels is without doubt the “apple blossom” — ...
Artists & Brands
Maurice Pré: Designer From Ruhlmann’s Art Deco to Modernism
The elegant Art Deco sideboard attributed to Maurice Pré (1908–1988) offers a compelling ...
Customs
The Must-Have Antique Furniture From Provence | French Provincial Style
Delve into the key authentic antique furniture that instantly brings a Provençal flair ...
Artists & Brands
Pierre Bonnard, the Nabis, and the Democratization of Art through Print
This article examines Bonnard’s role, situating “La Petite Blanchisseuse” as a hinge between ...
Regions
The École de Nancy and the Spirit of French Art Nouveau
Explore the origins of the École de Nancy (The Nancy School), the visionary ...
Artists & Brands
Post-Impressionism in Provence: When the Sun Stroke the Painters’ Eye
Follow the vibrant trail of Post-Impressionism through Provence, a region whose dazzling light ...
Customs
Revolutionary Faience: The French Revolution Told by the Nevers Faience
Revolutionary faience from Nevers focuses on the period 1789-1794, from the beginning of ...
Artists & Brands
René Lalique, the Unsurpassed Genius of Art Deco Glass
With this guide about René Lalique’s glass artworks, we give you a thorough ...
Customs
Chocolate Pots and Cups: Drinking Hot Chocolate in 18th-Century France
Discover the exquisite tableware and furniture designed for serving hot chocolate in the ...
Styles & Techniques
Art Deco and Modernism Through the 1925 Paris Exhibition of Decorative Arts | 100th Anniversary
Banner legend: The LALIQUE dining room during the 1925 Art Deco exhibition in ...
