Category: Everyday Life
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Chardin: The great painter of childhood
Discover how Chardin captured the magic of childhood by turning quiet moments that slip by unnoticed into paintings that embody the spirit of the Enlightenment.
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Rare but beautiful: The art of snow
Snowflakes seldom flutter through paintings, so I tip my winter hat to the artists who deftly met the challenge. They turned fleeting moments of beauty into timeless works of art.
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Thiebaud’s love affair with paint
Wayne Thiebaud painted cakes and freeways—risky subjects because the art world takes itself very seriously. “There’s room for wit,” he said. “Humor gives us a sense of perspective.”
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How Caillebotte saved Impressionism
The Impressionists were struggling. Their paintings weren’t selling, and Pissarro was fed up with Monet and Renoir. He was ready to quit the group when a mysterious letter arrived.
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The dog stays in the picture
Is a dog ever more than “just a dog” in an Old Master painting? The ancient Greek philosopher Diogenes said dogs provide an honest bark of truth—and I think he may be onto something.
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The Tōkaidō Road through her eyes
From traveling musicians to ill-fated courtesans, see how the women in Hiroshige’s landscapes shaped the culture along Japan’s legendary coastal trade route.
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Who cancelled Berthe Morisot?
Morisot’s vital contribution to Impressionism has long been overshadowed by her male colleagues. See why this quiet innovator is finally receiving the recognition she deserves.
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Pissarro’s unforgettable conversation
As the Prussian Army marched on Paris, Pissarro captured a quiet moment in “The Conversation, Louveciennes,” unaware that enemy soldiers would soon occupy his home.