French baroque painting

Peter Schjeldahl reviews “The Sleeve Should Be Illegal: & Other Reflections on Art at the Frick” and explores his own relationship with the Frick Collection.

Post 2 of 3: From my May trip to Versailles: the Hercules Salon. This drawing room is the largest in the palace and originally was the site of the fourth royal chapel (1682-1710) under Louis XIV. In…

Are you confused about the difference between Rococo and Baroque art? This article breaks down the key characteristics of each style to help you understand.

What is Baroque art? How does it differ from Rococo? Explore the differences and similarities between two prominent European styles of art and architecture.

Winds of change’s Instagram profile post: “The Apotheosis of Hercules (1731-36) by François Lemoyne A monumental moment where Hercules ascends to heaven after overcoming…”

New Yorker Magazine stalwart Mary Petty, 1899-1976, my favorite cartoonist of all time, had a delightful way of poking gentle and genteel fun at the 'gratin'. Her drawings effectively let hot air escape from souffle-like lives holding the elite apart and aloft. Some of what makes her teasing, intricate portrayals...

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