the painting
“The Secret of Things” in the paintings of Rene Magritte, who wanted to “make everyday life less dreary”
Unfinished painting by William Merritt Chase
Leaving the life of a brilliant artist is always a big loss for art. Unfinished works become a symbol of all that the artist wanted to express, express, give to humanity. Below we will talk about paintings that are not signed by the artist, but despite this they have the undeniable status of works of art.
Pavel Fedotov, “Anchor, Another Anchor!”, 1852
The author of the famous paintings “The Widow”, “The Matchmaking of the Major”, the founder of critical realism in painting, Fedotov lived a short life, but left a bright mark on Russian art. “Anchor, another anchor!” Takes the viewer to a dark cramped room where an officer, apparently serving in remote corners of Russia, makes the dog jump over a stick. Continue reading
Romantic paintings with hidden connotations
You can talk about love in different ways – including in languages of different styles of fine art. These languages are understandable to everyone, despite the fact that the personalities of artists and the plots of their works often conceal a mystery and understatement.
Rembrandt – The Jewish Bride
The great master of the Baroque era touched on a wide variety of themes and genres in his works and brilliantly displayed the inner world of the characters in the paintings, carefully reflecting their facial expressions and masterfully using the play of light and shadow.
The name of the painting was not given at all by the artist himself, but by the Dutch collector Van der Hope in 1825, which gave rise to an incorrect interpretation of the plot. It was believed that the picture depicts a girl-bride and father who presented her with a pearl necklace before the wedding. However, over time, researchers have refuted this theory. Now it is generally accepted that Rembrandt portrayed a married couple, most likely – his son Titus and his wife Magdalen. Continue reading
