July 27, 2024No Comments

From Revolutionary Art Back to Uplifting Masterpieces

Growing up in France, I first encountered revolutionary art through La Marseillaise. As a Russian immigrant, I struggled with its intensity. Reflecting on this, I contrast it with the uplifting Pérussis Altarpiece, which embodies a different kind of transformation and inspiration.

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May 16, 2024No Comments

The Italian Oil Painting Process: Titian’s Approach

An exploration of how the Venetian master Titian pioneered a new "modern way" of oil painting, departing from Flemish traditions. Titian's groundbreaking techniques are unpacked, from canvas preparations to layering processes, showcasing how his genius elevated the medium. A nuanced look at Titian's lasting impact on Italian oil painting based on the writings and analysis of Xavier de Langlais.

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January 12, 2024No Comments

Unveiling Masterpieces: NYC’s Exuberant Realism!

This exclusive preview at the Salmagundi Club in Manhattan transports you into a realm of traditional oil painting mastery.

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March 22, 2023No Comments

Origins of Oil Painting: More Ancient and Beyond the West

Researchers uncover something new everyday, you might have missed this major discovery from fourteen years ago.

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April 6, 2022No Comments

Discover Diogenes the Cynic: Jean-Léon Gérôme’s 1860 Masterpiece

Diogenes is still highly regarded in the present day for his commitment to truth and living according to his beliefs.

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