The Embrace, 1917 by Egon Schiele
What’s so special about Egon Schiele’s 1917 painting, The Embrace?
– Starving, clinging lovers entwined
– When sick and twisted was hot
– La Bohème on canvas
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In the Chapel by Alice Bailly
What’s the meaning of In the Chapel by Alice Bailly?
– Wimples with wings
– Nuns, Angels, Mary, Jesus… and a golden brushstroke
– Christianity’s mystery of faith
Portrait of Kate Perugini – Daughter of Charles Dickens by John Everett Millais
What’s the story behind the Portrait of Kate Perugini – Daughter of Charles Dickens?
– In mourning? Stunning sophisticate? Both.
– Portrait painter influences her own portrayal
– Losing it all and looking back while starting over
Self Portrait in Tuxedo 1927 – Max Beckmann
How does Self Portrait in Tuxedo by Max Beckmann stand out among his many self portraits?
– James Bond in a mask
– The rebellious New Objectivity movement
– An avant garde figure
Saint George (in the Forest) by Albrecht Altdorfer
What is different about the Saint George Albrecht Altdorfer portrays in his masterpiece?
– Teutonic tales vs. Roman stories
– Loneliness, relief, and looming trees
– Humility and a fresh take on victory
Carousel of Pigs 1922 by Robert Delaunay
Why is Robett Delaunay’s painting Carousel of Pigs a masterpiece?
– Riding a carousel = visiting a museum
– A lyrical kaleidoscope of colorful contrasts
– The bridge of Orphism