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The Moon

Artist: Alphonse Mucha

Date: 1902

Nocturne in Black and Gold - The Falling Rocket

This particular painting within Whistler’s nocturne series spurred the debate on the role of art and critic within modern art. Whistler portrays fireworks over the river, substituting narrative for atmosphere, creating a dark whimsical mood through a restricted palette. The artwork itself is a prime ‘art for art’s sake’ example, as it doesn’t contain a clear narrative on the surface. The work became the epitome of the Aesthetic movement, one that focused on the visual stimulation of art rather than a narrative. The idea is that the painting is independent from any social or political themes. Of course, this idea rejected any traditional values established in the fine art society of the time.

The Falling Rocket became very controversial when it was revealed to the public, even more so when famous critic John Ruskin (1819-1900) released his opinion on it in his published letters, Fors Clavigera, in 1877. This review was incredibly negative. Ruskin criticized the painting on its limited effort, its role in capitalist art, and stated that it was only “flinging a pot of paint in the public’s face.” This resulted in Whistler suing Ruskin for libel.

The Ruskin vs Whistler trial lasted for only two days, yet represented something much bigger than the feelings of a critic and an artist. The trial itself was quite the disaster for Whistler, as at one point the painting was brought out and presented upside-down. However, Whistler won the case, yet both men were hit hard. Regardless of his win, Whistler was awarded just one farthing in damages, and the cost of the court case plunged him even further into debt. Ruskin’s reputation as a critic and trusted voice within Victorian society was damaged.

Nocturne in Black and Gold - The Falling Rocket, 1875, by James Abbott McNeill Whistler (1834-1903)

The Precious Stones: Ruby, Topaz, and Amethyst, 1900, by Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939)

Donna Franca Florio, 1904, by Pietro Canonica (1869-1959)

François-Joseph Bosio (1768-1845) “Aristaeus, god of the gardens” (1813-1817) Marble Located in the Musée du Louvre, Paris, France

Arisraeus was a minor god in Greek mythology, the son of the huntress Cyrene and Apollo, and a culture hero credited with the discovery of many useful arts, including bee-keeping.

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Loft Love

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Sleeping Cat. Ivory, 19th century, Japan [2100x1600]

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Streets of Positano

For a Lady of House Staedmon of Broad Arch, sworn to Storm’s End - Reem Acra Fall 2019

Milky Way and Jupiter Above The Feathered Serpent Pyramid

grazie, everyone

[The mermaid and the red candles], mesmerizing figurine designed by @sheepeden and sculpted by @tsukachuma

It is inspired by a tale written by the “Japanese Andersen”, Mimei Ogawa:

Once upon a time, a beautiful mermaid lived off the shores of Japan. Throughout the mermaid’s life, she had been told how different humans were from mermaids. Particularly, that the humans were always warm and loving. When the mermaid gave birth, she wanted the most for her daughter and left the new born at a shrine on land. (continue reading - transcription on @lets-talk-story)

Flash

Watercolor on Black Bristol Board

2019, 6"x 8"

White Lilacs

Private Collection

Jasper Shaw  -  http://thicklips.cn  -  https://www.facebook.com/houzuicun  -  https://www.instagram.com/thick_lips_

Some flowers in watercolor! I’m super happy with how these turned out 🌼

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Magic. Illustrated descriptive price-list of magical apparatus and illusions. 1884. 

Hannah Alexander  -  http://neverbirddesigns.tumblr.com  -  https://www.etsy.com/shop/neverbirddesigns  -  http://www.redbubble.com/people/neverbird  -  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChouZJ5VI49OnRAMlYKZCXA  -  https://instagram.com/hannah_alexander24

Glacial rivers and lakes, Iceland [OC] [3896x4870] - jordhammond

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heres a TOTALLY BLANK image!! there is DEFINITELY NO REASON for u to click it!!!!!!!!! NOT AT ALL!!!!!!!!!!!

I want to live on bumblebee blvd. 🐝

Beautiful photos of a 19-year-old Diahann Carroll photographed by Carl Van Vechten in 1955.