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Rene Lalique, French glassmaker extraordinaire

Today we learn a little about Rene Lalique, an innovative glassmaker of the Art Deco/Art Nouveau period. Image: Gold Arts Jewellers.

Glass

The art nouveau glass of Emile Galle

Today we take a look at the beautiful opaque glassware of French designer, Emile Galle, where his love of botany, and the family glass making business resulted in his ultimate recognition as a leader in the Art Nouveau movement. Image: Bonhams

France

Paul Signac – a pioneer of Neo-Impressionism

Today we learn a little about the life of Paul Signac, who, along with his friend Georges Seurat, was a pioneer of the Pointillist painting style. Neo-impressionism followed on after the French Impressionists. Image: Wikimedia Commons

France

Elisabeth Vigée-Le Brun

Born in Paris in 1755, Elisabeth Louise Vigée-Le Brun’s journey to fame and success was rapid. Her fame skyrocketed in the late 18th century, when she was patronised by Queen Marie-Antoinette; of whom she painted some 30 portraits.

Mansion

Magnificent Mansions – Château de Versailles

Few palaces rival France’s "Château de Versailles" for sheer opulence. Located on the outskirts of Paris, this former home of French kings was commissioned by Louis XIV, who moved the nation’s government to Versailles in 1682 and wanted a palace to match the glory of his reign.

Art Mysteries

How an Art History Teacher Solved Two of the Biggest Mysteries about Van Gogh using Genealogical skills

Did Vincent Van Gogh really cut off his ear or did he only take a small slice? Did Gauguin take if off in a duel following a fight the two artists had that fateful night? Read to know the real story behind this mystery.

Installation Art

Easing the pain at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum with Sophie Calle

French conceptual and installation artist Sophie Calle has transformed the grief felt at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum following the unsolved theft in 1990 into a world of creativity and life.

Impressionism

The paintings of Berthe Morisot

Today we highlight the beautiful work of Berthe Morisot, one of the few female French Impressionists, in a lovely video from Arts&Emotions. Image: Arts&Emotions

Impressionism

Does the type of frame on an Impressionist painting matter?

Today we find out about the type of frames used by the Impressionists on the paintings, which in fact were very different to the ornate frames we often see in museums today! Image: broadsheet.com.au

Art Mysteries

Mystery, intrigue and crime surrounds Alfred Sisley and his beautiful Impressionist paintings: Part Two

Part 2 of the mysteries and crimes surrounding the paintings of Alfred Sisley we learn that many of his paintings are most likely being hidden by the villagers in the French town when Sisley lived. And we also learn about his most famous painting stolen several times. Image credit: sartle.com

Art Mysteries

Mystery, intrigue and crime surrounds Alfred Sisley and his beautiful Impressionist paintings: Part One

Alfred Sisley might very well ponder where all his paintings have disappeared to. Today Andrew and I start unravelling the mysteries and crimes surrounding the beautiful Impressionist paintings of Sisley. Image credit: wikiart.org

Impressionism

The autonomous and consistent, Alfred Sisley

Today we learn about the life of Alfred Sisley, one of the founding fathers of French Impressionism, even though he was actually an English citizen! Image: alfredsisley.org

Portraits

A rare work of art from a chance meeting......

Today we have special permission from two sisters in California to showcase a very rare, very beautiful portrait of their French mother by Julie Manet - the little known daughter of French Impressionist Berthe Morisot. Image copyright: Chantal Sagouspe and Claudine Mariscotti.

France

The picturesque scenery of the Basses-Pyrenees of France

Today we take a look at the beautiful scenery of the Basses-Pyrenees, to set the scene for a very special post tomorrow.... Image: Lonely Planet

Landscapes

David Hockney in Lockdown

Indulge yourself today by looking at some of David Hockney's latest paintings created while "hunkered down in northern France ..." with his dog of course!! Image credit: David Hockney/ Jonathan Wilkinson / Galerie Lelong & Co. Paris

Mechanical Art

At Home with Pierre and His Carriage Clocks

You will fall in love today - with the French Carriage Clock as Pierre, the Collector of French Clocks, shows off some of his treasures and takes us into the mechanical art of the Carriage Clock. Photo: Pierre

Clocks

At Home with Pierre and his Clocks: the Passion

If you love clocks this post is for you. It brings you a selection of "French Four-Glass" clocks from the last quarter of the C19th. The clocks belong to "Pierre" so you will also get an insight into the passion of a clock collector. Photo: Pierre

Fauvism

The dessert: harmony in red - by Henri Matisse

The dessert: harmony in red by Henri Matisse 1908 - considered by some art historians to be on of his masterpieces (Image credit: henrimatisse-org)

Bicycles

Bicycles: Part 1

Everyone would be familiar with the Tour de France, the men’s cycling race which commenced in 1903 and takes place over 21 days in various locations mainly in France. This race solidified the popularity of the bicycle. Image Credit: Getty Images - cyclingnews.com

Impressionism

Camille Pissarro - the Father of Impressionism Part 2

Today we look at Pisarro's involvement in the formalisation of the Impressionist group and his progression into the art styles of the up and coming generation of artists. Image: Courtesy of Wikiart.com

Colour

Past Post: No 11 July 2018: An Australian Connection to Van Gogh; The Colour Wheel and Colour Revolutionaries

Emily Koenders, Australian artist, is going to head today's Past Posts 2018. Related to Van Gogh Emily brings her artistic heritage to us in the form of birds and animals. We also talk colour and visit the "Colour Revolutionaries". Image: facebook.com/emily-koenders-art-gallery

Naive and Folk Art

Monday's Feature Art Work: Carnival Evening by Henri Rousseau

Taking a closer look at naive artist Henri Rousseau through his rather unusual painting "Carnival Evening". Image: commons.wikimedia.org

Fashion

Coco Chanel – the Art of Fashion

Chanel boutique at No 31 Rue Cambon in Paris was more than 50 years ago – the place where Gabrielle Chanel, better known as Coco Chanel, lived and worked for most of her life. credit: crfashionbook

Buildings and Structures

Rooftops of Paris

By sharing some of my photos of the rooftops of Paris I hope you will be inspired to look more closely at the best feature (in my opinion) of a building. We also look at rooftop paintings by Van Gogh, Evgeny Lushpin, Malcom Macdonald,

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