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This 18th-Century Painting Could Rewrite Black History in Britain

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The post This 18th-Century Painting Could Rewrite Black History in Britain appeared first on Artnet News. New research brings to light the life of James Cumberlidge, a servant who became a trumpeter for King George III.

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Man Ray painting sells for thousands

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An abstract painting by leading American artist Man Ray (1890-1976) has recently sold for a total of £17,500 at a The post Man Ray painting sells for thousands appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Nazi-Looted Monet Painting Returned to Jewish Collector’s Heirs

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The post Nazi-Looted Monet Painting Returned to Jewish Collector’s Heirs appeared first on Artnet News. Bord de Mer' was first identified when it came up for auction in 2021.

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Rich impasto, bold color paint Henrietta Berk’s legacy

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NEW YORK — Some artists stain and coat the canvas with paint or let it drip down to create striking works of art. When it comes to the color-saturated landscapes and figural paintings of Henrietta Berk (1919-1990), however, the viewer is immediately captivated by the rich texture on display.

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Art Bites: The Met’s Record-Setting Price for a Very Small Painting

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The post Art Bites: The Met’s Record-Setting Price for a Very Small Painting appeared first on Artnet News. "All our greatest pictures," said a curator, "are small pictures."

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Wet Paint in the Wild: Daniel Heidkamp Displays His Plein Air Paintings in the Hamptons

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The post Wet Paint in the Wild: Daniel Heidkamp Displays His Plein Air Paintings in the Hamptons appeared first on Artnet News. The artist takes us through a week in his life.

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The Painting That Birthed Impressionism Makes Its Stateside Debut

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The post The Painting That Birthed Impressionism Makes Its Stateside Debut appeared first on Artnet News. Monet's canvas including the word "Impression" in its title unwittingly christened one of art history's most beloved movements.

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