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GOLD: Christmas At The National Gallery– Gold in Paintings
To mark the month of December, ChasingART traveled virtually to The National Gallery to view Stories of Gold. This marvelous collection of videos came out in 2017 to celebrate this special time of...
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George Henry Boughton “The Lady of the Snows”
Merry Christmas! The Lady of the Snows by George Henry Boughton brings out the best of winter with the vibrant reds again the winter landscape. He has created a fashion statement perfect for an outing...
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National Galleries Scotland: A Hidden Van Gogh Self-Portrait
Happy New Year! 2022 was an extraordinary year for artistic endeavours and discoveries. July 2022, Vincent Van Gogh’s Hidden Self Portrait caused a media sensation. I can only imagine the shock and...
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Gustav Klimt: “Fulfillment (Stoclet Frieze)”
The 2023 Art Calendar Reveal On January 1st of every year, we have the Art Calendar Reveal. It has been a tradition in our home for over 14 years, ever since I first discovered the page-a-day Art...
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#FridayPainting: Joseph Farquharson “The Sun Peeped o’er yon Southland Hills”
His first love was always the Scottish Highlands. Joseph Farquharson RA (Royal Academy of Arts) was a Scottish painter, appreciated for his snowy landscapes with sheep, often set in morning or late...
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Jean-Jacques Scherrer: The Entrance of Joan of Arc into Orléans on 8th May 1429
The Entrance of Joan of Arc into Orléans on 8th May 1429 by Jean-Jacques Scherrer (1855-1916) depicts the historic moment when Joan of Arc led the French troops into Orléans in 1429. This painting...
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Portrait of Lady Agnew of Lochnaw by John Singer Sargent
The portrait of Lady Agnew of Lochnaw by John Singer Sargent is an oil on canvas painting depicting the wife of Sir Andrew Noel Agnew, 9th Baronet. The painting was commissioned in 1892 and is deemed...
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Still Life: Vase of Flowers by Odilon Redon
Odilon Redon’s Vase of Flowers, painted in 1916, is a elegant oil painting that captures the beauty of nature. Vase of Flowers by Odilon Redon, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons The painting is...
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Opening Day! We Love Vermeer!
Opening Day February 10, 2023 Vermeer at the Rijksmuseum February 10 – June 4, 2023, The Rijksmuseum promised the largest Johannes Vermeer exhibition, entitled Vermeer. The magnitude of this...
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“Louveciennes in the Snow” by Alfred Sisley
‘Louveciennes in the Snow’ by Alfred Sisley The painting ‘Louveciennes in the Snow’, by the renowned Impressionist painter Alfred Sisley, is a serene winter landscape. The painting depicts a small...
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Sir Henry Raeburn: Reverend Robert Walker Skating on Duddingston Loch
The portrait of Reverend Robert Walker, known by its popular title of The Skating Minister, is one of the most recognizable images in the Scottish National Gallery. I remember the first time I saw...
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Still Life: Flowers in a Glass Vase with a Cricket in a Niche by Rachel Ruysch
Rachel Ruysch (1664-1750) is one of the most celebrated artists of the Dutch Golden Age. Her still-life paintings are renowned for both their technical skill and their impressive creativity. In her...
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5-Minute Meditation with Vincent Van Gogh
Meditation is an ancient practice that has been used for centuries to improve mental and physical health. It is a form of relaxation that can help reduce stress, improve concentration, and increase...
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Suzanne Valadon: Young Girl in Front of a Window
“Young Girl in Front of a Window” Suzanne Valadon, 1930 Susanne Valadon (1865-1938) was a French artist and model, best remembered for her paintings of the Parisian avant-garde. Born Marie-Clémentine...
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Conserving The Emperor’s Carpet
In 2006, The Met launched an ambitious three-year conservation program to stabilize the condition of The Emperor’s Carpet. The Emperor’s Carpet (Photo Courtesy of The Met) The Metropolitan Museum of...
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Still Life: Still Life with Flower by Ambrosius Bosschaert the Elder
Considered one of the most important Dutch painters of the 17th century, Ambrosius Bosschaert the Elder’s work was influential in the development of Dutch Golden Age painting. Still Life with Flower...
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The Ugly Duchess by Quinten Massys
Why should we like Quinten Massys’s painting An Old Woman (‘The Ugly Duchess’)? ‘An Old Woman’ (also known as ‘The Ugly Duchess’) is a significant work of art. This painting challenges traditional...
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A Bar at the Folies-Bergère by Édouard Manet
Édouard Manet’s last painting. A Bar at the Folies By Édouard Manet Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Édouard Manet’s last painting was A Bar at the Folies-Bergère, completed in 1882, a year before...
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Still Life: Bouquet of Roses by Pierre-Auguste Renoir
If you paint the leaf on a tree without using a model, your imagination will only supply you with a few leaves; but Nature offers you millions, all on the same tree. No two leaves are exactly the...
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John William Waterhouse “Gather Ye Rosebuds While Ye May”
British Pre-Raphaelite artist John William Waterhouse explored, in this painting, the theme of roses, early summer and fleeting moments found in the 17th century poem, “To the Virgins, to Make Much of...
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