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Rare flask by émile gallé with a decor of blackthorn berries and fruits, in triple-layered glass, acid-etched in cameo relief on an opalescent yellow background.

Styles & Techniques

The École de Nancy and the Spirit of French Art Nouveau

Explore the origins of the École de Nancy (The Nancy School), the visionary ...

12 champagne flutes with a smiling angel inspired by the angel on the Reims cathedral facade. This model in pressed and engraved glass was created in 1948.

Customs

Champagne Glasses: A Brief History of Flutes, Coupes, and More

When you see a bottle of champagne, you instantly understand there is something ...

Artists

Émile Zola and Impressionism: Monet, Cézanne, Manet

What a fantastic photograph to introduce Émile Zola (1840-1902) in regard to Impressionism! ...

This psyche dressing mirror in mahogany is attributed to Guillaume Beneman. Presented by Igra Lignum antiques dealer.

Furniture

A Psyché Full-Length Mirror by Guillaume Benneman: A Pivotal Furniture Piece

This psyché dressing mirror attributed to Guillaume Benneman (1748-1811?) is a magnificient statement ...

Detail of the Butin Farm under the snow by Adolphe-Félix Cals. Looking at it, you can understand why Cals was considered as one representant of "grey impressionism". Presented by Dupire & Kotek art gallery.

Fine Art

The Colors of Snow: Impressionist Snow Paintings

Blue, pink, yellow, green is snow. And sometimes white, sometimes only. Its crystals ...

Oil on canvas by Eugène Boudin. Sun setting in Plougastel, Brittany, painted in 1871. Presented by Galerie A&G.

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 ...

Cliff in Mers-les-Bains in Normandy. Oil on cardboard by Maximilien Luce. Presented by Galerie A&G.

Fine Art

The 150th Anniversary of Impressionism Celebrated by PROANTIC

At PROANTIC, we also want to celebrate Impressionism, this time of exceptional artistic ...

Painting by Frédéric Bazille: his workshop rue de la Condamine. With Manet and a group of friends. Maître at the piano and maybe Monet, Renoir or Astruc standing up. Painting visible at the Musée d'Orsay.

Artists

Let There Be Light: Celebrating 150 Years of Impressionism

What an event in France: the 150th anniversary of Impressionism! What could be ...

Customs

Art Nouveau: Taking Inspiration From the Beauty of Nature

In the image below, a crane perches on the edge of a lily ...

Artists

Cows in a Meadow by Rosa Bonheur (1822-1899)

I am a student of my father and beautiful nature.” — Rosa Bonheur ...

Ferdinand Barbedienne Plate in Gilt Bronze and Cloisonne Enamel

Artists

Ferdinand Barbedienne: Innovations in Bronze and Enamel

Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892) was a French metalworker and bronze caster who became known ...

Mourning Jewelery - Victorian 19th century - V&A Museum

Customs

Victorian Mourning Jewelry: The Golden Age of Grief

In the Victorian era, mourning was an elaborate and highly ritualized practice which ...

Tag: 19th Century

The École de Nancy and the Spirit of French Art Nouveau

Champagne Glasses: A Brief History of Flutes, Coupes, and More

Émile Zola and Impressionism: Monet, Cézanne, Manet

A Psyché Full-Length Mirror by Guillaume Benneman: A Pivotal Furniture Piece

The Colors of Snow: Impressionist Snow Paintings

Eugène Boudin and Johan-Barthold Jongkind: Inspiring Claude Monet and Impressionism

The 150th Anniversary of Impressionism Celebrated by PROANTIC

Let There Be Light: Celebrating 150 Years of Impressionism

Art Nouveau: Taking Inspiration From the Beauty of Nature

Cows in a Meadow by Rosa Bonheur (1822-1899)

Ferdinand Barbedienne: Innovations in Bronze and Enamel

Victorian Mourning Jewelry: The Golden Age of Grief

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