Rooster Hen Hydrangeas by Ito Jakuchu

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.

The Golden Fish (Goldfish) by Paul Klee

The Golden Fish (The Goldfish) by Paul Klee

In this analysis of The Golden Fish (AKA The Goldfish) I point to the following:

• The music in Klee’s painting.
• Mystery and symbolism in The Golden Fish.
• Klee’s idiosyncratic, distinctive style.

Fur Traders Descending the Missouri by George Bingham

Fur Traders Descending the Missouri by George Bingham

us that romanticism comes in many forms. This painting dwells in one of my lifelong pet peeves. The romanticisation of hard work, especially physical labor bugs me. This irritating practice shows up in all aspects of life – even art.

venus Lamenting the Death of Adonis

Venus Lamenting the Death of Adonis by Benjamin West

Venus Lamenting the Death of Adonis by Benjamin West tells an ancient story. The beloved goddess Venus fell hard for heartthrob hottie Adonis. But it was not meant to be. In fact, she knew his destiny for an early death on the hunt. No matter how much Venus warned him and pleaded, Adonis dismissed her.

Marc Chagall The Rooster - Oil on Canvas 1929

The Rooster by Marc Chagall

Many misinterpret Marc Chagall – The Rooster. LadyKflo explains here that it’s not just about sex. Deeper love prevails in this painting.

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