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La Tarasque, 1874 by Charles Lepec La Tarasque (1874) The story behind Lepic’s painting derives from French folklore. In his painting we see Saint Martha riding a creature over the waves. Despite its ferocious look, she has obviously managed to tame it. What is a Tarasque ? The tarasque was a mythological monster derived from […]
What is Going Through the Hiker’s Mind ?
Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog (1818) is widely considered to be Caspar David Friedrich’s masterpiece of the Romantic era.
Our Obsession with TIME
Timepieces have evolved from being a luxury and status symbol for the wealthy to being widespread throughout society. This can be seen in the fine art through the ages.
The Myth of Free Shipping
Let’s be crystal clear … THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS FREE SHIPPING. Try going to your local UPS store or the post office to request free shipping. They’ll probably suggest you have a psychiatric evaluation first. Free shipping has become a hallmark for many online megastores such as Amazon and Wallmart. But it’s a […]
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Just Wall Decor offers its customers a wide range of curated art at reasonable prices. Our website contains over 20,000 pieces of art obtained from reputable publishers. It encompasses fine art, drawings and photography from the early Renaissance period to present day. Our finished products include several styles of art on canvas along with art […]
Patrick Zephyr
Patrick Zephyr didn’t start out to be a professional photographer. Rather he studied exercise science at the University of Massachusetts in 1992. After completing his degree he participated in a three month canoeing expedition in a remote region of the Northwest Territories of Canada. There he purchased his first camera to document this adventure, and […]
Bats Are the Only Winged Mammals that Can Maintain Sustained Flight
Bats are remarkable creatures. They are the only mammals capable of sustained flight making them standouts in the animal kingdom. The secret to their flying prowess lies in their unique wing structure. While birds have feathers … that allow them to generate lift, bats have elongated arm bones and a membrane of skin, creating wings […]
Pablo Picasso – Greatness in a Garage
A Summer in Fountainbleau In the summer of 1921 Pablo Picasso rented a villa in the French countryside southeast of Paris. The location was Fontainebleau on the Isle-de-France. Famous for its royal palace and surrounding forests, Fountainbleau is now a UNESCO world heritage site. The palace, which dates from the mid 16th century, combines both […]
Pablo Picasso, Cubism and the Birth of Modern Art
PABLO PICASSO 2023 is the 50th anniversary of the death of one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Pablo Picasso, born in 1881, left an indelible mark on the art world, transforming the way we perceive and create art. Picasso, along with Juan Gris, were pioneers in Cubist art. Picasso continued to […]
The Who’s Who in Renoir’s Luncheon of the Boating Party, 1881
The Luncheon of the Boating Party is unquestionably the best known masterpiece by the impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919). But what is the painting depicting? Where is this mysterious French restaurant? And who are these people ? All good questions to stimulate conversation if you are hosting a luncheon or a dinner party. Where Did […]