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The formation of the American Watercolor Society in 1866 by a small, dedicated group of painters transformed the perception of what had long been considered a marginal medium. Artists of all ages, styles, and backgrounds took up watercolor in the 1870s, inspiring younger generations of (...)

An elegantly produced double portrait of the affinities and differences between two of the 20th century's greatest artistsCoupling the works of Louise Bourgeois (1911-2010) and Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) produces a thought-provoking discourse on the artists' formal and iconographic links. Inspired (...)

A revealing exploration of Bartolomé Esteban Murillo's genre paintings and the cultural significance of his depictions of ordinary peopleBartolomé Esteban Murillo (1617 1682) is best known for his religious subject matter, yet some of his most iconic works depict secular themes. Celebrating (...)