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Essays by trondh

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.

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.

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.