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Blessing of the Young Couple Before Marriage by Pascal Dagnan-Bouveret, 1880. Image courtesy of Wiki Commons84

A Portrait of the Bride and Groom - Weddings in Art

How did our forebears record the precious moments in life before the advent of photography? They took out their brushes and painted, or commissioned someone who was up to the job. Here are some of those paintings from years gone by.

22 comments    art wedding painting
"THE OLD MUSICIAN" BY MANET (1862) IS IN THE NATIONAL GALLERY IN WASHINGTON DC75

Impressionism Art

The Impressionists were painters in Paris who changed the way art was created, as well as the appreciation of art by the viewing public. The name appears to have been derived from a painting by Claude Monet...

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The Little Dancer by Edgar Degas, Musee D'Orsay, Paris. Photograph by Bruin, coutesy of Flickr and Wiki Commons89

The Little Dancer and Ballet in Art - An impression of light, music and movement

She was just 14 when Degas immortalised her in Bronze. Now she stands posed for all time, her slight and boyish form, poised and ready to dance. And here we are, standing before her on a sunny June day in Paris, wondering who she was, and what her life became...

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The Eccentric Life of Salvador Dali

    Salvador Dalí was a gifted painter and artist. However, his quirkiness may be more well known. Here, learn about both his talents and his downfalls.

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Herengracht (Gentlemenâs) Canal, Amsterdam83

Amsterdam In One Day

If you only have one day in Amsterdam, where should you go and what are the city’s absolute must-sees? Even though one day is not probably enough to explore Amsterdam thoroughly, you still have enough time...

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self portrait 191076

Pierre-Auguste Renoir - French Impressionist

Artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir was born on February 25, 1841 in Limoges, France. As a child of 13 he worked in a porcelain factory painting designs on fine china. In 1862, Renoir moved to Paris and studied art...

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Dawn in the Hills by Julian Onderdonk. An example of Texas Impressionism71

Texas Artists and Art Movements

From"Texans Always Move Them: A True History of Texas" When Texas wildcatter, Edgar Byram Davis struck oil, everyone benefitted. After making profits on his discovery, he used his funds to improve...

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Self portrait 187567

Paul Cezanne - Post-Impressionist Painter

Artist Paul Cezanne was born on January 19, 1839 in Aix-en-Provence, Provence. His father was a successful banker. From 1852 to 1859, he attended College Bourbon where he became friends with writer Emile...

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Camille Pissarro - French Impressionist Artist

Impressionist artist Camille Pissarro was born on July 10, 1830 in Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands to Portuguese and Dominican parents. At the age of 12 he was sent to boarding school in France. In 1852,...

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Carl Larsson, Master Illustrator, and Painter of Children and Family Life

"As a rule, each room was home to three families; penury, filth and vice thrived there” These are the words of Artist and Illustrator Carl Larsson, describing his childhood in the slums of Stockholm in the...

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