Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres wasn’t above a little photoshop. Take a closer look at some his famous society portraits to see how he manipulated proportions and anatomy to attempt to create the “perfect” female form.
Tag: 19th century
Liberty Leading the People
In honor of the recent french election, let’s take a look at a favored french pastime: revolution.
Moulin de La Galette
The Moulin de La Galette has been painted by several major artists of the 19th Century. Probably because that’s where all the good parties were at.
Apotheosis of Washington
Take a deeper look at the Apotheosis of Washington at the US Capital Rotunda.
The Tale of Isabella and Lorenzo
Looking at one of the weirdest stories in all of art history, involving star crossed lovers and a pot of basil.
Turner and the Brexit
Looking at JMW Turner in the context of the British exit from the Euro-zone.
Neoclasscism
Background on the styles, important figures, and basis of neoclassical art.
A Studio at Les Batignolles
This is no ordinary group of bearded white guys. No, this is the Taylor Swift girl squad equivalent of 19th Century French art.
BEAU BAD ART 