Watson and the Shark by John Singleton Copley
Find out fun facts about the painting Watson and the Shark for instance:
• That funky looking shark?
• General Watson’s lasting real life trauma.
• The Reason behind the painting Watson and the Shark.
Rooster, Hen, and Hydrangeas by Ito Jakuchu
This piece unearths features and insights for the painting Rooster, Hen, and Hydrangeas such as:
• What’s special about silk painting.
• Buddhism symbols in Rooster, Hen, and Hydrangeas.
• Flirting fowl and Edo Period values.
American Gothic by Grant Wood
In this art blog post about American Gothic by Grant Wood, I discuss:
• The surprising history behind America’s most recognizable painting.
• The character of, and characters in, American Gothic.
• Burning Frequently Asked Questions, like “How much is American Gothic worth?”