Artists
Eugène Boudin and Johan-Barthold Jongkind: Inspiring Claude Monet and Impressionism
Eugène Boudin (1824-1898) born in Honfleur, Normandy, was a specialist of marine paintings ...
Artists
Let There Be Light: Celebrating 150 Years of Impressionism
What an event in France: the 150th anniversary of Impressionism! What could be ...
Customs
The Chinese Dragon: May the Force and Imperial Power Be With You
The dragon—long 龍 in Chinese—is far more than one of the 12 Chinese ...
Styles & Techniques
White, Grey, and Black Marble in European Antiques
Welcome to the guided tour of our virtual white, grey, and black marble ...
Artists
Étienne Doirat’s Chest of Drawers: The Creative Exuberance of the Régence
Étienne Doirat (c. 1670-1732) was a talented and prominent French cabinetmaker of his ...
Styles & Techniques
A Guide to Marble in European Antiques Illustrated by Pietra Dura Table Tops
Choosing an accent piece in marble simply can not go wrong. Taking marble ...
Artists
Treens and Carvings in Sainte-Lucie Wood. Or Is It Bagard Wood?
In the 17th and 18th centuries, some artisans from the Duchy of Lorraine ...
Customs
Art Nouveau: Taking Inspiration From the Beauty of Nature
In the image below, a crane perches on the edge of a lily ...
Customs
Hanukkiah: The Lights of Hanukkah
Each year, Hanukkah–or Chanukah–, the Festival of Lights, is celebrated from 25 Kislev ...
Furniture
Carpentry and Colonialism: The Exquisite Woodwork of India
Pictured below is a 19th-century folding Savonarola armchair made in India during the ...
