19th century
The Odalisque
The painting “The Odalisque” by Dominique Louis Féréol Papety oozes of sensuality. No wonder, perhaps, when we start to investigate what is depicted.
Art & Philosophy as Perspectives on Life
We All Fall In Love Sometimes
19th century
Seaside
Some paintings seem to be about luxury, but are really about waiting. This is one of them.
20th Century
The Bathers
Cézanne worked on this painting in the final decade of his life, and it took over ten years to compete. It can be seen as a celebration of nature and our union with it.
19th century
Interior View of the Metropolitan Museum of Art when in Fourteenth Street
This funny museum painting does not simply show art on the walls; it shows the act of looking at art.
20th Century
Parapluie Revel
Does it have to be high art to inspire? Certainly not, as this simple advertising poster for an umbrella company shows.
