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The Hounds of Love are Calling
English painter Sir Edwin Henry Landseer was born on 7 March, 1802. Landseer was born in London, the son of the engraver John Landseer. In 1815, at the tender age of 13, the young Landseer exhibited works at the Royal … Continue reading
“I think he’s having a laugh”
The Laughing Cavalier, previously known as The Cavalier, is a famous painting at The Wallace Collection in London. It was painted by Dutch “Golden Age Painter” Frans Hals back in 1624 (a mere 388 years ago). In fact, Hals, died … Continue reading
Posted in OilPainting, Paintings
Tagged #DutchPainters, #WallaceCollection, Art, Frans Hals, The Laughing Cavalier
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Vive Fragonard
I can’t help it, I have to honour it. I just love this painting and would you believe? It is Fragonard’s 281st birthday! Vive Fragonard! Jean-Honoré Fragonard (born 5 April 1732 – died 22 August 1806) was a French painter … Continue reading
Posted in OilPainting, Paintings
Tagged #Fragonard, #WallaceCollection, Jean-Honore Fragonard, Paintings, The Swing
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The Swing by Jean Fragonard
One of my biggest faves ever has been Jean Fragonard’s (1732-1806) The Swing. This was painted back in 1767. You can learn more about Fragonard on this Wikipedia page. I could barely control myself when I saw it for the … Continue reading
Posted in Paintings
Tagged #Fragonard, #GalleryArt, #WallaceCollection, Art, Rococo art
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