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These Stunning 19th-Century Artworks Reveal the Contradictions of the Modern Woman
A new exhibition spotlights James Tissot, whose paintings and prints reflected women’s ever-evolving roles in Victorian ...
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Rare 19th-Century Painting by Beloved Black Artist Found in a Thrift Store
“This piece is really unique in that it is very rare to find 19th Century art that beautifully portrays Black people. The peacefulness of the scene is also unusual. This man is calmly fishing by ...
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Why Is This Obscure 19th-Century Painting of Sheep Back in the Spotlight?
Over the past year, a comparatively obscure 19th-century painting by a little-known French-German artist has captured the imagination of audiences across social media, drawing viewers in through ...
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This painting found in a Glenside thrift store came out of Philly’s 19th-century Black cultural elite
A previously lost painting representing 19th-century Black wealth and high culture in Philadelphia is now on view at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania after being bought for $10 at a suburban ...