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The Great Miseries of War 1633

18 images from 1633 about the barbarity and tragedy of war. A watershed in art history, as a prominent artist departed from depictions of war that were heroic and just.Google Slide deck here on depictions of war in art.Thanks to the following individuals for their help in this exhibit:* Translations: Julie Bancilhon (julie.bancilhon@gmail.com) * Research: David Williams (Dawcoronado92@gmail.com)* Scholarly research: Katie Hornstein (https://faculty-directory.dartmouth.edu/katie-horn...) and (https://quod.lib.umich.edu/b/bulletinfront/0054307...)Check out this one-minute (here) that I narrated about how these images, from 1633, were a watershed in the depiction of war.Wikipedia - The Great Miseries of WarTorture Museumkeywords: artarch

Hieronymous Bosch

Public Domain ReviewHieronymus Bosch, born Jheronimus van Aken[5], c. 1450 – 9 August 1516) was a Dutch/Netherlandish painter from Brabant. He is one of the most notable representatives of the Early Netherlandish painting school. His work, generally oil on oak wood, mainly contains fantastic illustrations of religious concepts and narratives.[6] Within his lifetime his work was collected in the Netherlands, Austria, and Spain, and widely copied, especially his macabre and nightmarish depictions of hell.Little is known of Bosch's life, though there are some records. He spent most of it in the town of 's-Hertogenbosch, where he was born in his grandfather's house. The roots of his forefathers are in Nijmegen and Aachen (which is visible in his surname: Van Aken). His pessimistic fantastical style cast a wide influence on northern art of the 16th century, with Pieter Bruegel the Elder being his best-known follower. Today, Bosch is seen as a hugely individualistic painter with deep insight into humanity's desires and deepest fears. Attribution has been especially difficult; today only about 25 paintings are confidently given to his hand[7] along with eight drawings. About another half-dozen paintings are confidently attributed to his workshop. His most acclaimed works consist of a few triptych altarpieces, including The Garden of Earthly Delights.from Wikipedia(Tom Paper: I would like to collaborate with an expert on Bosch to annotate this image with DOTs. Pls email me at tom@pixeum.org if you are interested.) https://arth.sas.upenn.edu/people/larry-silver https://buff.ly/2VDX2YL keywords: artarch

Sketches and Cartoons by Charles Dana Gibson - 1898

I love these images and the beauty, humor, strength and intelligence of women that they portray. They remind me of my wife, Eleanor."Charles Dana Gibson (September 14, 1867 – December 23, 1944)[1] was an American illustrator. He was best known for his creation of the Gibson Girl, an iconic representation of the beautiful and independent Euro-American woman at the turn of the 20th century. His wife, Irene Langhorne, and her four sisters inspired his images. He published his illustrations in Life magazine and other major national publications for more than 30 years, becoming editor in 1918 and later owner of the general interest magazine." WikipediaCharles Dana Gibson - wikipediaThe Gibson Girl - wikipedia---------------7/21/24Charles Dana Gibson's "Sketches and Cartoons" was a collection of his illustrations published in 1898[1][2]. This book was part of a series featuring Gibson's popular drawings, being the third in the regular series of his published works[5]. The first book in the series was titled "Drawings by C. D. Gibson," and the second was called "Pictures"[5].Gibson was a renowned American illustrator who gained fame for creating the iconic Gibson Girl, a representation of the beautiful and independent American woman at the turn of the 20th century[3]. His work appeared regularly in major national publications, particularly Life magazine, where he contributed for over 30 years[3].The 1898 edition of "Sketches and Cartoons" was published by R. H. Russell in New York[2]. It's worth noting that the book was published in Great Britain with the permission of Mr. James Henderson, who owned the rights to the content[4].Gibson's illustrations were primarily pen-and-ink sketches, which he had been selling since 1886[3]. His style was characterized by its elegance and wit, often capturing the social dynamics and fashions of the era. While the specific content of "Sketches and Cartoons" isn't detailed in the search results, it likely featured a collection of Gibson's popular illustrations from various publications, showcasing his keen observations of American society at the time.It's important to note that 1898 was a significant year for Gibson's work, as he also illustrated the editions of Anthony Hope's "The Prisoner of Zenda" and its sequel "Rupert of Hentzau" in the same year[3]. This demonstrates the breadth of Gibson's artistic output and his popularity as an illustrator during this period.Source: Perplexity.ai--Gabrielle Lykeywords: histfash, artarch

The Stones of Venice, by John Ruskin - 1858

Exhibit covering all the images, drawn by Ruskin, from the first two (of three) volumes. His categorization of marble types in Venice reminds me of Die Schrift, a book and exhibit on The Digital Gallery about fonts. "John Ruskin (8 February 1819 – 20 January 1900) was an English writer, philosopher, art critic and polymath of the Victorian era. He wrote on subjects as varied as geology, architecture, myth, ornithology, literature, education, botany and political economy." Wikipedia"Ruskin's writing styles and literary forms were equally varied. He wrote essays and treatises, poetry and lectures, travel guides and manuals, letters and even a fairy tale. He also made detailed sketches and paintings of rocks, plants, birds, landscapes, architectural structures and ornamentation. The elaborate style that characterised his earliest writing on art gave way in time to plainer language designed to communicate his ideas more effectively. In all of his writing, he emphasised the connections between nature, art and society. Ruskin was hugely influential in the latter half of the 19th century and up to the First World War. After a period of relative decline, his reputation has steadily improved since the 1960s with the publication of numerous academic studies of his work. Today, his ideas and concerns are widely recognised as having anticipated interest in environmentalism, sustainability and craft." Wikipediakeyword: artarch

The Gallery of Modern British Artists - 1840

"The Gallery of Modern British Artists" is a book published in 1840 by D. Omer Smith. It consists of a series of engravings from the works of the most eminent artists of the day, including Messrs. Turner, Roberts, Harding, Clennel, Dewint, Austin, Messrs. Stanfield, Bonnington, Prout, Cattermole, C. Fielding, Cox, and others[1]. The book was first published in 1834-1836 as a series of watercolors by the Camden Town Group[2]. The book is available in a reprint edition[3]and can be found in libraries worldwide[4].Source: Perplexity.aiKeywords: 19thCentury, Memorabilia, ArtArch

The Witches' Frolic - 1888

Just in time for halloween! Spooky and sophisticated, this is a beautiful book, large in size, about 10" x 15". Each page is a beautiful plate. It was written in 1888 by Thomas Ingoldsby (Richard Barnham) and illustrated by Ernest Maurice Jessop. They partnered on several other books in the late 1800's. TMP 9/16/22Richard Barnham (a.k.a. Thomas Ingoldsby)----7/21/24"The Witches' Frolic" by Thomas Ingoldsby, published in 1888, is a tale included in the "Ingoldsby Legends," a collection of supernatural legends written by Ingoldsby, the pen name of Rev. Richard Harris Barham. The story is illustrated by Ernest M. Jessop and was published by Eyre & Spottiswoode.This particular tale is a humorous and macabre story involving witches and their mischievous activities. It is set in the context of a frolic or gathering of witches, where various supernatural and eerie events unfold. The narrative style combines elements of satire and gothic horror, characteristic of Ingoldsby's work, which often blends humor with supernatural themes.The book is notable for its vivid illustrations by Jessop, which complement the whimsical and eerie tone of the story. The illustrations and the tale itself reflect the 19th-century fascination with witchcraft and the supernatural, making it a unique piece of literary and artistic work from that era[2][3][4].Source: Perplexity.ai--Gabrielle Lykeywords: kidhist artarch

Claire's Stamp Collection - 2022

A stamp collection that Claire Rickard brought to be shot on December 4th 2022.keyword: artarch

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The Art of The Book - 1927

"Cesare Ratta ( Bologna , March 13, 1857 - Bologna , September 15, 1938 ) was a scholar of graphic art. Cesare Ratta dedicated his entire life to typography , the art of printing and graphics . He is considered an innovator of typographic art in Italy [1] . Self-taught, composer, proofreader, printer and publisher, he believed that the values of the art of printing and graphics should be within everyone's reach." Wikipediakeywords: artarch, Minadealmeida exhibit created by Mina de Almeida and Tom Paper

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Confessions of a Caricaturist - 1917

5/28/2023 I love this book of caricatures by Oliver Herford. The images remind me of New Yorker cartoons. I made a collage of the various caricatures and put it together as a poster in the exhibit. It can be purchased with the "Buy" button on the left side of the screen here.Tom Paper (@tomadmin) 5/21/2023Oliver Herford was a prolific writer, artist, and illustrator. Here are some of his other works:"The Rubáiyát of a Persian Kitten""Complete Peter Pan Adventures: By J.M. Barrie And Other Authors""The Smoker's Yearbook" (without his illustrations)"The Devil" (a play adapted from Ferenc Molnar)"The Literary Guillotine" (appears as a character in the text)Herford's cartoons and humorous verses regularly appeared in publications including Life, Woman's Home Companion, Ladies' Home Journal, Century Magazine, Harper's Weekly, The Masses, The Mentor, and Punch1.From the 1890s to the 1930s, Herford authored over 30 books1.In addition to his books, Herford is also known for his poems and quotes23.Source: www.perplexity.aiOliver Herford (2 December 1860 – 5 July 1935) was an Anglo-American writer, artist, and illustrator known for his pithy bon mots and skewed sense of humor. "Herford, regarded as the American Oscar Wilde, was known for his wit". His sister Beatrice Herford was also a humorist, delivering comic monologues on stage. Herford was a longtime member of the Players Club in New York City, where his wit became "one of the traditions of Gramercy Park." He married Margaret Regan, an Englishwoman, in New York on May 26, 1905. They made their home at 182 East 18th Street for about thirty years. Herford died on July 5, 1935, and his wife died the following December.Source: Wikipediakeyword: memorabilia, printsforsale, artarch

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The Harrison Fisher Book - 1907

Harrison Fisher (July 27, 1875 or 1877 – January 19, 1934) was an American illustrator. Fisher was born in Brooklyn, New York City[1][2] and began to draw at an early age. Both his father and his grandfather were artists.[2] Fisher spent much of his youth in San Francisco, and studied at the San Francisco Art Association.[2] In California he studied with Amédée Joullin.[1] In 1898, he moved back to New York and began his career as a newspaper and magazine illustrator,[2] working for the San Francisco Call and the San Francisco Examiner, drawing sketches and decorative work.[1] He became known particularly for his drawings of women, which won him acclaim as the successor of Charles Dana Gibson.[2] Together with fellow artists Howard Chandler Christy and Neysa McMein, he constituted the Motion Picture Classic magazine's, "Fame and Fortune" contest jury of 1921/1922, who discovered the It-girl, Clara Bow.[3] Fisher's work appeared regularly on the cover of Cosmopolitan magazine from the early 1900s until his death. He also painted for books; his work included the cover for George Barr McCutcheon's Beverly of Graustark, and illustrations for Harold Frederic's The Market Place and Jerome K. Jerome's Three Men on Wheels.[1]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harrison_Fisher BiographyHarrison Fisher spent his sickly childhood in Lameda, California. Since his father and grandfather were both artists, Fisher’s formal art education began early. After studying with Amadée Joullin and then at the Mark Hopkins Institute of Art in San Francisco, he worked as an illustrator for the San Francisco Call and the Examiner, a leading publication owned by William Randolph Hearst.Fisher left California for New York City in 1898 to work at Hearst’s New York American. Shortly after arriving in New York, Fisher joined the staff of humor magazine Puck after he sold two drawings to the publication. So began Fisher’s meteoric rise to illustration fame. His position at Puck put him in the way of art directors for a slew of major publications who flooded him with requests for illustrations. Fisher’s work appeared on covers, interior stories, and in advertisements for products marketed to women in The Saturday Evening Post, The Associated Sunday Magazine, Life, Collier’s Weekly, The Ladies’ Home Journal, Puck, and Cosmopolitan.Harrison Fisher is known for the beautiful women he painted, who were overwhelmingly rosy-cheeked, long-limbed, alone, and elegant. The vast and lavishly decorated hats that adorned their heads also became a signature aspect of his design. He joined a legion of other notable illustrators who specialized in the portrayal of glamorous American women, such as Coles Phillips and Charles Dana Gibson. Much like these other illustrators, Fisher was creating a romantic ideal of how women ought to be, but with his “American Girl” and “College Girl” paintings he also wove independence, strength, and intelligence into that romantic narrative. His women acted and reacted as often as they gazed demurely into the middle distance. As a mark of his rise to the top ranks of illustrators who portrayed women, the term “Fisher Girl” was used to describe his paintings in parallel with the “Gibson Girls” of the past and the contemporary “Fadeaway Girls” of Coles Phillips. Cosmopolitan made an exclusive contract with Fisher that resulted in over 300 covers. Although Fisher spent much of his life surrounded by beautiful and amiable women, he claimed to be too busy to marry and remained a bachelor until his death in 1934. https://www.illustrationhistory.org/artists/harrison-fisher keywords: histfash, artarch

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