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This 18th-Century Painting Could Rewrite Black History in Britain

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The post This 18th-Century Painting Could Rewrite Black History in Britain appeared first on Artnet News. New research brings to light the life of James Cumberlidge, a servant who became a trumpeter for King George III.

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Art Bites: The Met’s Record-Setting Price for a Very Small Painting

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The post Art Bites: The Met’s Record-Setting Price for a Very Small Painting appeared first on Artnet News. "All our greatest pictures," said a curator, "are small pictures."

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Rich impasto, bold color paint Henrietta Berk’s legacy

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NEW YORK — Some artists stain and coat the canvas with paint or let it drip down to create striking works of art. When it comes to the color-saturated landscapes and figural paintings of Henrietta Berk (1919-1990), however, the viewer is immediately captivated by the rich texture on display.

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The Painting That Birthed Impressionism Makes Its Stateside Debut

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The post The Painting That Birthed Impressionism Makes Its Stateside Debut appeared first on Artnet News. Monet's canvas including the word "Impression" in its title unwittingly christened one of art history's most beloved movements.

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Mughal Miniature Paintings: Delicate Paintings from the Courts of India

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In addition to commissioning epic poems and musical scores, many Mughal leaders also ordered detailed paintings to accompany various texts in bound book forms. These paintings formed the foundation for Mughal miniature paintings that are revered for their intricacy and opulence. Iran and Mughal India, 16th and 17th century.

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Wet Paint in the Wild: Daniel Heidkamp Displays His Plein Air Paintings in the Hamptons

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The post Wet Paint in the Wild: Daniel Heidkamp Displays His Plein Air Paintings in the Hamptons appeared first on Artnet News. The artist takes us through a week in his life.

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Six-Year-Old Painting Prodigy Elaine Fan is Making Her Mark in the Big Apple

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The post Six-Year-Old Painting Prodigy Elaine Fan is Making Her Mark in the Big Apple appeared first on Artnet News. 6-year-old Fan was the subject of her first solo in New York City at the China Institute.

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