Carpentry and Colonialism: The Exquisite Woodwork of India
Pictured below is a 19th-century folding Savonarola armchair made in India during the British colonial ...
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Museums
Palace of Versailles 400th Anniversary: What to Visit to Celebrate
400 years ago, in September 1623, the first stone of what was at ...
Artists
Susanna and the Elders: The Joy to Rediscover an Artemisia Gentileschi’s Painting
There are already plenty of reasons to visit Windsor Castle, but until April ...
Artists
Caspar Bernhard Hardy’s Wax Reliefs: Late 18th-Century Curiosities
A close observation of this pair of polychrome wax reliefs by Caspar Bernhard ...
Decor
Hizen Wares: Fine Ceramics From Southern Japan
Nestled in the picturesque mountains of Saga Prefecture in Southern Japan is the ...
Artists
Dumfries House in Scotland: Thomas Chippendale’s and Robert Adam’s Early Works
Blue like the Mediterranean Sea, the magnificent rococo bed restored in 2010 attracts ...
Fine Art
Painting Man’s Best Friend: Dogs in Portraiture
Dogs have long held a special place in our hearts, becoming beloved aides, ...
Decor
Black Forest Cuckoo Clock
Finely carved of two solid blocks of wood, this beautiful piece showcases the ...
Artists
Cows in a Meadow by Rosa Bonheur (1822-1899)
I am a student of my father and beautiful nature.” — Rosa Bonheur ...
Furniture
Material Highlight: Walnut
For centuries, walnut wood has been one of the most beloved woods used ...
Artists
Weaving a Legacy: the Life and Work of Jean Lurçat
Jean Lurçat (1892-1966) was a French artist, designer, and ceramicist who made significant ...
