Famous art stories on Women in Art theme | The Artist https://www.theartist.me/tag/women-in-art/ Art, Design, and Popular Culture Stories Thu, 22 Aug 2024 15:58:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://www.theartist.me/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/cropped-fav-32x32.png Famous art stories on Women in Art theme | The Artist https://www.theartist.me/tag/women-in-art/ 32 32 20 Most Famous Raja Ravi Varma Paintings https://www.theartist.me/art-inspiration/famous-paintings-raja-ravi-varma/ Fri, 05 May 2023 12:05:49 +0000 https://theartist.me/?p=7158 Raja Ravi Varma was an Indian painter and artist who was born on 29 April 1848 in Kilimanoor and died on 2 October 1906 in Attingal. He is one of the most famous and among the greatest painters in the history of Indian art. This article features collection of 20 most famous paintings by Raja Ravi Varma. [...]

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Raja Ravi Varma was an Indian painter and artist who was born on 29 April 1848 in Kilimanoor and died on 2 October 1906 in Attingal. He is one of the most famous and among the greatest painters in the history of Indian art. This article features collection of 20 most famous paintings by Raja Ravi Varma.

Sri Krishna as Envoy

Sri Krishna as Envoy by Raja Ravi Varma

Sri Krishna as Envoy is a painting produced by Raja Ravi Varma in 1905. This is an oil painting on canvas which depicts Sri Krishna in his role as an Envoy of Pandavas in front of the Kaurava Court. This painting can be viewed at Sri Jayachama Rajendra Art Gallery, Jaganmohan Palace, Mysore, Karnataka.

Pleasing

Pleasing by Raja Ravi Varma

Pleasing is a painting produced by Raja Ravi Varma. In this painting, the artist depicts Draupadi who was the wife of pandavas, bewailing her lot to carry milk and honey to the court of Keechaka. This painting can be viewed at Sri Jayachama Rajendra Art Gallery, Jaganmohan Palace, Mysore, Karnataka.

Expectation

Expectation by Raja Ravi Varma
Expectation by Raja Ravi Varma

Expectation is a painting produced by Raja Ravi Varma. In this painting, the artist depicts a portrait of a North Indian Lady whose identity is still unknown. This painting can be viewed at Kowdiar Palace, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

The Milkmaid

The Milkmaid by Raja Ravi Varma

The Milkmaid is a painting produced by Raja Ravi Varma in 1904. This painting depicts a north Indian village girl who is carrying milk to her home. This painting can be viewed at Sri Chitra Art Gallery, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

The Suckling Child

The Suckling Child by Raja Ravi Varma

The Suckling Child is a painting produced by Raja Ravi Varma. This painting depicts an illustrative portrayal of Keralaite mother and her child. This painting can be viewed at Sri Jayachama Rajendra Art Gallery, Jaganmohan Palace, Mysore, Karnataka.

The Portrait of a Lady

The Portrait of a Lady by Raja Ravi Varma
The Portrait of a Lady by Raja Ravi Varma

The Portrait of a Lady is a painting produced by Raja Ravi Varma. It depicts a portrayed of a lady but many historians couldn’t figure out the identity of this lady. It is also considered as one of the most famous paintings by Raja Ravi Varma. This painting can be viewed at National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi.

Stolen Interview

Stolen Interview by Raja Ravi Varma
Stolen Interview by Raja Ravi Varma

Stolen Interview is a painting produced by Raja Ravi Varma. This is considered as one of the classic paintings depicting a boy who is meeting a girl. This painting can be viewed at Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.

Disappointed

Disappointed by Raja Ravi Varma
Disappointed by Raja Ravi Varma

Disappointed is a painting produced by Raja Ravi Varma. In this painting, the artist depicts a lady who is looking sad after reading disappointing news in a letter. This painting can be viewed at Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.

Woman Holding a Fruit

Woman Holding a Fruit by Raja Ravi Varma
Woman Holding a Fruit by Raja Ravi Varma

Woman Holding a Fruit is a painting produced by Raja Ravi Varma. This painting depicts an unknown lady shown, holding a fruit. This painting can be viewed at National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi.

Shakuntala

Shakuntala by Raja Ravi Varma
Shakuntala by Raja Ravi Varma

Shakuntala is a painting produced by Raja Ravi Varma in 1870. It depicts Shakuntala who is pretending to remove a thorn from her foot, while actually looking for her husband/lover. This painting can be viewed at National Art Gallery, Government Museum, Chennai, Tamilnadu.

The Maharashtrian Lady

The Maharashtrian Lady by Raja Ravi Varma
The Maharashtrian Lady by Raja Ravi Varma

The Maharashtrian Lady is a painting produced by Raja Ravi Varma. This painting depicts a woman who is traditionally dressed as a lady of Maharashtra. This painting can be viewed at Kowdiar Palace, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

Yashoda With Krishna

Yashoda With Krishna by Raja Ravi Varma
Yashoda With Krishna by Raja Ravi Varma

Yashoda With Krishna is a painting produced by Raja Ravi Varma. In this famous painting by raja rabi varma, Sri Krishna is depicted as a young child with her foster mother Yesoda. This painting can be viewed at Kowdiar Palace, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

Jatayu Vadha

Jatayu Vadha by Raja Ravi Varma
Jatayu Vadha by Raja Ravi Varma

Jatayu Vadha is a painting produced by Raja Ravi Varma in 1906. This painting depicts Ravana who could be seen killing Jatau. Jatau was encountering Ravana to save Seetha who is the wife of Lord Sri Rama. This painting can be viewed at Sri Jayachama Rajendra Art Gallery, Jaganmohan Palace, Mysore, Karnataka.

Harischandra in Distress

Harischandra in Distress by Raja Ravi Varma

Harischandra in Distress is a painting produced by Raja Ravi Varma. In this painting, the artist depicts Harischandra who is parting with his only son in an auction after having lost his kingdom and all the wealth. This painting can be viewed at Sri Jayachama Rajendra Art Gallery, Jaganmohan Palace, Mysore, Karnataka.

Sri Rama Vanquishing the Sea

Sri Rama Vanquishing the Sea by Raja Ravi Varma

Sri Rama Vanquishing the Sea is a painting produced by Raja Ravi Varma. The artist depicts Varuna, the lord of the ocean is trying to pacifying Sri Rama. He was angered at the intransigence of the sea to give Lord Rama a way to enter Lanka. This painting can be viewed at Sri Jayachama Rajendra Art Gallery, Jaganmohan Palace, Mysore, Karnataka.

Galaxy of Musicians

Galaxy of Musicians by Raja Ravi Varma
Galaxy of Musicians by Raja Ravi Varma

Galaxy of Musicians is a painting produced by Raja Ravi Varma. In this painting, the Indian women dressed in regional attires are depicted playing on a variety of musical instruments. This painting can be viewed at Sri Jayachama Rajendra Art Gallery, Jaganmohan Palace, Mysore, Karnataka.

There Comes Papa

There Comes Papa by Raja Ravi Varma
There Comes Papa by Raja Ravi Varma

There Comes Papa is a painting produced around 1893 by Indian artist Raja Ravi Varma. This Famous painting by Raja Ravi Verma depicts his daughter who is holding her daughter. This painting can be viewed at Kowdiar Palace, Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala, India).

Lady in the Moon Light

Lady in the Moon Light by Raja Ravi Varma

Lady in the Moon Light is a painting produced around 1889 by Indian artist Raja Ravi Varma. This is another classic painting by the artist with extraordinary light effects. This painting can be viewed at Sri Jayachama Rajendra Art Gallery, Jaganmohan Palace, Mysore, Karnataka.

Mother and Child

Mother and Child by Raja Ravi Varma
Mother and Child by Raja Ravi Varma

Mother and Child is a painting produced by Raja Ravi Varma. This painting depicts a unique style showing the affection of mother towards her child. This painting can be viewed at Kowdiar Palace, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

Sri Krishna Liberating His Parents

Sri Krishna Liberating His Parents by Raja Ravi Varma

Sri Krishna Liberating His Parents is a painting produced by Raja Ravi Varma. It depicts Sri Krishna with brother Balarama is freeing his parents from prison. This painting can be viewed at Sri Jayachama Rajendra Art Gallery, Jaganmohan Palace, Mysore, Karnataka.

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Top 10 Famous Artworks By Dorothea Tanning https://www.theartist.me/art/top-10-famous-artworks-by-dorothea-tanning/ Tue, 18 Jan 2022 06:32:29 +0000 https://www.theartist.me/?p=16424 Dorothea Tanning’s prolific art career spanned seven decades and two continents. The surrealist artist was born in 1910 in Galesburg, IL, and moved to Chicago in 1930. Here she attended night classes at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago while working at a restaurant. But it was when she moved to New York [...]

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Dorothea Tanning’s prolific art career spanned seven decades and two continents. The surrealist artist was born in 1910 in Galesburg, IL, and moved to Chicago in 1930. Here she attended night classes at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago while working at a restaurant. But it was when she moved to New York 5 years later that she first encountered surrealism at the Museum of Art’s seminal 1936 exhibition. This was the spark that ignited Tanning’s career. 

By the 1940s, she was an established surrealist artist, and her work focused mainly on lust, desire, and sexuality. Her work during this time caught the eye of fellow artist Max Ernst, whom she married in 1946. The couple relocated to Sedona, AZ, and later to Paris, France, where they lived until Ernst’s death in 1980. 

Over the decades, Tanning’s art went through various transformations. The first, and most obvious, the influence was surrealism and the themes of lust and sexuality. By the time she lived in Paris in the 1950’s Tanning’s paintings became more abstract. In the ’60s, Tanning changed mediums completely and began making grand-scale sculptures out of fabric. The most well-known being a life-sized depiction of an imaginary hotel room titled Chambre 202, Hotel du Pavot 1970-3. This piece depicts bodies growing out of the walls of a fictional hotel room and offers a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of the most famous surreal artists in history. 

Tanning continued to switch mediums for the rest of her life and spent much of her time writing in her older age. Her final book of poems, Coming To That, was published in the last year of her life at the age of 101. She passed away in 2012. 

Collections of Tanning’s work are held in the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., the Tate Gallery in London, and the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. Here are some of the famous artworks by Dorothea Tanning: 

1. A Little Night Music

a little night music by Dorothea Tanning
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A Little Night Music is a Surrealist Oil on Canvas Painting created by Dorothea Tanning in 1943.

2. The Temptation Of Saint Anthony

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The Temptation of St. Anthony is a painting by Spanish surrealist artist Dorothea Tanning in 1945.

3. Interior With Sudden Joy

interior with sudden joy by Dorothea Tanning
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‘Interior with Sudden Joy’ was created in 1951 by Dorothea Tanning in Surrealism style.

4. Some Roses And Their Phantoms

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Some Roses and Their Phantoms was made by Dorothea Tanning in 1952.

5. The Guest Room

the guest room by Dorothea Tanning
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Another fascinatingly unsettling painting by Dorothea Tanning was The Guest Room made in 1952.

6. Insomnies

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The Insomnias is one of the Famous Artworks, produced by Dorothea Tanning In 1957.

7. Rainy-Day Canapé

Rainy-Day Canapé by Dorothea Tanning
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Rainy-Day Canapé was Made in the year 1970 by Dorothea Tanning.

8. A Mi-Voix

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A Mi-Voix is a large, vertically oriented, abstract painting made in 1958 By Dorothea Tanning.

9. Pincushion to Serve as Fetish

pincushion to serve as fetish by Dorothea Tanning
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Pincushion to Serve as Fetish, 1965, was one of the earliest sculptures Dorothea Tanning made.

10. Nue couchée

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Nue couchée, 1969-70, is one of a group of soft sculptures made by Tanning that evoke the female body.

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10 Most Famous Paintings by Gustav Klimt https://www.theartist.me/art-inspiration/10-most-famous-paintings-by-gustav-klimt/ Mon, 25 May 2020 17:08:29 +0000 https://theartist.me/?p=6578 Gustav Klimt was an Austrian painter who was born on 14 July 1862 in Baumgarten, Vienna, Austria, and died on 6 February 1918 in Vienna, Austria. He was well known as a symbolism painter and one of the most prominent members of the Vienna Secession movement. This article features 10 Most Famous Paintings by Gustav Klimt. [...]

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Gustav Klimt was an Austrian painter who was born on 14 July 1862 in Baumgarten, Vienna, Austria, and died on 6 February 1918 in Vienna, Austria. He was well known as a symbolism painter and one of the most prominent members of the Vienna Secession movement. This article features 10 Most Famous Paintings by Gustav Klimt.

The Kiss

The Kiss by Gustav Klmit
The Kiss by Gustav Klimt

The Kiss is a painting produced by Gustav Klimt between 1907 and 1908. This painting was painted in the gilded style and is one of the most famous works of the golden period depicting a couple embracing. This painting can be viewed at Österreichische Galerie Belvedere, Vienna.

Hope II by Gustav Klimt – The Subject of Pregnancy in Art

Judith and the Head of Holofernes

Judith and the Head of Holofernes by Gustav Klmit
Judith and the Head of Holofernes by Gustav Klimt

Judith and the Head of Holofernes is a painting produced by Gustav Klimt in 1901. In this painting, the artist depicts the biblical character of Judith holding the severed head of Holofernes. This painting can be viewed at Österreichische Galerie Belvedere, Vienna.

Beethoven Frieze

Beethoven Frieze by Gustav Klmit
Beethoven Frieze by Gustav Klimt

Beethoven Frieze is a painting produced by Gustav Klimt in 1901. This painting was directly painted on the walls with light materials and first exhibited at the 14th Vienna Secessionist. This painting can be viewed at Secession Building, Vienna, Austria.

The Tree of Life, Stoclet Frieze

The Tree of Life, Stoclet Frieze by Gustav Klmit
The Tree of Life, Stoclet Frieze by Gustav Klimt

The Tree of Life, Stoclet Frieze is a painting produced by Gustav Klimt in 1909. This painting is a study for a series of three mosaics which depicts swirling tree of life. This painting can be viewed at Museum of Applied Arts, Vienna, Austria.

The Three Ages of Woman

The Three Ages of Woman by Gustav Klmit
The Three Ages of Woman by Gustav Klimt

The Three Ages of Woman is a painting produced by Gustav Klimt in 1905. This painting depicts three women in varying stages of age which symbolizes the cycle of life. This painting can be viewed at Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna.

Danaë

Danaë by Gustav Klimt
Danaë by Gustav Klimt

Danaë is a painting produced by Gustav Klimt in 1909. This is an excellent example of Symbolism and the subject of this painting was famous among several artist during early 1900s. This painting can be viewed at Galerie Würthle, Vienna, Austria.

Death and Life

Death and Life by Gustav Klimt
Death and Life by Gustav Klimt

Death and Life is a painting produced by Gustav Klimt in 1915. The Australian artist paintings, murals, and sketches depicts sensual eroticism and this painting was created using the Art Nouveau (Modern) style. This painting can be viewed at Leopold Museum in Vienna.

Klimt University of Vienna Ceiling Paintings

Klimt University of Vienna Ceiling Paintings by Gustav Klimt
Klimt University of Vienna Ceiling Paintings by Gustav Klimt

Klimt University of Vienna Ceiling Paintings is a painting produced by Gustav Klimt between 1900 and 1907. A series of paintings were produced by Klimt and this painting is also known as Faculty Paintings. In 1945, all of these three paintings were destroyed by the retreating SS forces.

Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer II

Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer II by Gustav Klimt
Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer II by Gustav Klimt

Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer II is a painting produced by Gustav Klimt in 1912. The subject of this painting was a refined art-loving Viennese salon lady who was also a good friend of Klimt. This painting is in Private collection.

Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I

Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I by Gustav Klimt
Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I by Gustav Klimt

Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I is a painting produced by Gustav Klimt in 1907. This painting is also known by the name as The Lady in Gold or The Woman in Gold. This painting can be viewed at Neue Galerie, New York.

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10 Most Famous Paintings by Artemisia Gentileschi https://www.theartist.me/art-inspiration/10-famous-painting-artemisia-gentileschi/ Mon, 18 May 2020 17:07:37 +0000 https://theartist.me/?p=6576 Artemisia Gentileschi was an Italian Baroque painter who was born on 8 July 1593 in Rome, Italy and died in 1653 in Naples, Italy. She was well known for one of the most accomplished painters in the generation following that of Caravaggio. Here, is a collection of 10 Most Famous Paintings by Artemisia Gentileschi. Judith [...]

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Artemisia Gentileschi was an Italian Baroque painter who was born on 8 July 1593 in Rome, Italy and died in 1653 in Naples, Italy. She was well known for one of the most accomplished painters in the generation following that of Caravaggio. Here, is a collection of 10 Most Famous Paintings by Artemisia Gentileschi.

Judith Beheading Holofernes

Judith Beheading Holofernes by Artemisia Gentileschi
Judith Beheading Holofernes by Artemisia Gentileschi

Judith Beheading Holofernes is a painting produced by Artemisia Gentileschi in 1620. Also known by the name Giuditta che decapita Oloferne. The Italian artist depicts one of the episodes of the Old Testament and this episode is narrated in the Book of Judgment. This painting can be viewed at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.

Judith Slaying Holofernes

Judith Slaying Holofernes by Artemisia Gentileschi
Judith Slaying Holofernes by Artemisia Gentileschi

Judith Slaying Holofernes is a painting produced by Artemisia Gentileschi between 1614 and 1620. The scene depicts Judith beheading Holofernes which also represents women triumphing over powerful men. This painting can be viewed at National Museum of Capodimonte, Naples.

Self-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting

Self-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting by Artemisia Gentileschi
Self-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting by Artemisia Gentileschi

Self-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting is a painting produced by Artemisia Gentileschi between 1638 and 1639. This painting depicts Gentileschi painting herself, who is in turn represented as the “Allegory of Painting” illustrated by Cesare Ripa. The dimension of this painting is 96.5 cm × 73.7 cm.

Venus and Cupid

Venus and Cupid by Artemisia Gentileschi
Venus and Cupid by Artemisia Gentileschi

Venus and Cupid is a painting produced by Artemisia Gentileschi in 1625. The Italian artist depicts sleeping Venus who is wearing nothing except a thin wisp of transparent linen around her thigh. This painting can be viewed at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, US.

Susanna and the Elders

Susanna and the Elders by Artemisia Gentileschi
Susanna and the Elders by Artemisia Gentileschi

Susanna and the Elders is a painting produced by Artemisia Gentileschi between 1610 and 1611. The Italian artist depicts the story of Susanna who was watched by the elders when she was bathing. This painting can be viewed at Schloss Weißenstein collection, in Pommersfelden, Germany.

The Martyrdom of St Januarius in the Amphitheatre at Pozzuoli

The Martyrdom of St Januarius in the Amphitheatre at Pozzuoli by Artemisia Gentileschi
The Martyrdom of St Januarius in the Amphitheatre at Pozzuoli by Artemisia Gentileschi

The Martyrdom of St Januarius in the Amphitheatre at Pozzuoli is a painting produced by Artemisia Gentileschi between 1636 and 1637. This painting depicts St. Januarius, Naples’s popular patron saint who protected the city from volcanic eruptions of Mt. Vesuvius. This painting can be viewed at Cathedral in Pozzuoli, Naples, Italy.

Judith and her Maidservant

Judith and her Maidservant by Artemisia Gentileschi
Judith and her Maidservant by Artemisia Gentileschi

Judith and her Maidservant is a painting produced by Artemisia Gentileschi in 1618. It depicts Judith holding a dagger and her servant who was carrying a head of man. This painting can be viewed at Pitti Palace, Florence.

Esther before Ahasuerus

Esther before Ahasuerus by Artemisia Gentileschi
Esther before Ahasuerus by Artemisia Gentileschi

Esther before Ahasuerus is a painting produced by Artemisia Gentileschi between 1628 and 1635. This painting depicts Jewish heroine Esther, who appeared before King Ahasuerus to plead for her people. This painting can be viewed at Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

Danae

Danae by Artemisia Gentileschi
Danae by Artemisia Gentileschi

Danae is a painting produced by Artemisia Gentileschi in 1612. It depicts Danae who is sleeping on the bed with no clothing on and a servant is gathering flowers from above. This painting can be viewed at Saint Louis Art Museum, USA.

Madonna and Child

Madonna and Child by Artemisia Gentileschi
Madonna and Child by Artemisia Gentileschi

Madonna and Child is a painting produced by Artemisia Gentileschi in 1613. The Italian artist completed this painting when she was only 20 years old. This painting can be viewed at Galleria Spada in Rome.

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Mystery to Masterpiece – Why Is Mona Lisa Painting So Famous? https://www.theartist.me/art/why-mona-lisa-painting-famous/ Wed, 15 Apr 2020 12:45:49 +0000 https://www.theartist.me/?p=7313 A question often asked – Why Is Mona Lisa Painting Famous? At first glance, Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa appears to be just another portrait of a woman. The work, painted sometime between 1503 and 1519, features a brown-eyed woman with dark hair, a wide forehead, and a round chin. She’s seated, hands resting on [...]

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A question often asked – Why Is Mona Lisa Painting Famous? At first glance, Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa appears to be just another portrait of a woman. The work, painted sometime between 1503 and 1519, features a brown-eyed woman with dark hair, a wide forehead, and a round chin. She’s seated, hands resting on the arm of a chair. A varied natural setting, comprised of roads, rivers, trees, and hills sits behind her.

And yet the masterpiece revolutionized the art of portrait-making.

There’s the woman’s posture, which invites an interaction with the work’s viewer that had never before existed. Her upper body is tilted to face the viewer, lending a sense of movement to her otherwise static figure.

There’s the inclusion of a dramatic and varied landscape in the background, a tactic which had rarely been used either.

Ask people what is most distinctive about the Mona Lisa, however, and they will time and again cite the figure’s enigmatic gaze and mystifying smile.

“Do you smile to tempt a new lover, Mona Lisa?” hummed King Cole in his 1950 hit song named after the portrait. “Or is this your way to hide a broken heart?”

Her smile is slight and not evocative of any particular emotion. But what sets the Mona Lisa apart from similar portraits that da Vinci had painted of other women in the history of the work itself.

An Artist and A Scientist

The story of the Mona Lisa’s evolution helps illustrate why the painting itself is so dazzling. Da Vinci wasn’t just a painter; he found himself being drawn to engineering and scientific discovery as well. After completing the portrait, he spent time in both Milan and Rome, where he studied anatomy and served as an architectural advisor, before leaving Italy for good in 1516.

He moved to rural France and abandoned the art of painting for the most part. Instead, he spent time with King Francis I, making sketches of landscapes and festivals for the royal family. After Da Vinci died unexpectedly of a stroke in 1519, the French crown took possession of the Mona Lisa. It remained in the royal family and out of the public eye for several centuries.

When Napoléon Bonaparte, leader of the French Revolution, came to power, he took an interest in the work. He had the portrait hung in the Louvre – where it still lives to this day – in 1804.

Despite its public unveiling, the Mona Lisa didn’t receive much attention or praise at the time. The works of Michaelangelo and Raphael, for instance, were far more popular.

Fast forward a half century, when France’s symbolist poets sparked a renewed fascination with the work and connected it with Renaissance. Much of their poetry revolved around the “femme fatale,” a woman believed to be as seductively dangerous as she was beautiful.

The Subject of a Global Investigation

The painting became the emblem of drama and intrigue after it went missing in 1911. A group of young Italian men, led by a former museum employee, snuck into the museum and walked out on a Sunday afternoon with the work in tow, according to Smithsonian Mag. It’s wasn’t until a museum visitor alerted the Louvre more than a day later that the spot on the wall where the painting should have hung was empty.

The heist made headlines around the world. Visitors flocked to the museum to see the empty spot on the wall where the work once hung. The mystery surrounding the work’s whereabouts turned into a massive international search, culminating in 1913 when the thief, Vincenzo Perugia, tried to sell it to a Florentine art dealer. It indisputably became the most famous piece of art in the world.

Why is Mona Lisa Painting Famous? – Five Interesting Specialties

One of the extremely well known and most admired masterpieces and has always considered as one of the best known, the most valued, the most visited and the most written about work of art in the world

The Technique

Da Vinci invented a technique called – SFUMATO – where he applied different tones, colors, and shades to build the overall boundaries of the work, rather than using outlines to define the base illustration of the subject. For a painter, it is one of the toughest challenges that one would undertake, but can leave a high sense of satisfaction if the technique goes well

Her Eyebrows

Many debates and theories exist on the absence of eyebrows as some suggest it is a fashion statement of the period, while others argued that it is an unfinished work. There is an alternative theory suggests that the eyebrows were there, but disappeared during the course of time.

The Robbery

When the painting went missing in 1911, the event generated much hype and the heist made headlines around the world, where the people flocked to the museum to see the empty wall where the work once hung

Her Smile

It is definitely enigmatic – A grin that was brought to life by Da Vinci through his SFUMATO technique, which researchers have concluded that it was achieved by applying more than forty layers of very thin lacquer.

The Provenance

The painting’s subject is Lisa Gherardini, whose wealthy husband Francesco Del Giocondo commissioned the work. The name ‘Mona Lisa’, roughly translates to ‘My Lady Lisa’ is a polite form of addressing ‘my dear lady’, thus became the most relevant name in the art world

The muted color scheme, sfumato technique, well blended and transitioned gradients applied by Da Vinci, combined with an aerial perspective of the subject, enigmatic smile, mysterious posture and a surreal touch toward the background landscape exemplifies Da Vinci’s mastery as an artist

It’s Beloved for a Reason

Appreciation for the artistic wonders of the painting increased over time. In this case, it took more than 300 years for the painting to begin receiving the recognition it deserved. And there’s nothing wrong with a little infamy in order to gain the mass appreciation for a work of art, right?

Of the many reasons the Mona Lisa painting became famous, we are particularly in awe of the unique technique used. Da Vinci used a new brushstroke to paint his subject. He would paint one layer and then have to wait for it to dry before beginning on the next layer. It’s actually the reason why the colors in the work are so dark – he hadn’t yet perfected the technique.

The Louvre fought for years to treat the Mona Lisa painting like any other work in the building. Ultimately, they caved to the demands of museumgoers who were coming in droves to gaze into Lisa’s eyes. It now hangs in its exhibit space within a climate-controlled, bulletproof enclosure.

Not too shabby for a run-of-the-mill portrait painted by a man famous for never finishing anything.

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10 Most Famous Paintings by Berthe Morisot https://www.theartist.me/art-inspiration/10-most-famous-paintings-by-berthe-morisot/ Wed, 25 Mar 2020 17:01:12 +0000 https://theartist.me/?p=6605 Berthe Morisot was a French Painter who was born on January 14, 1841 in Bourges, France and died on March 2, 1895 in Paris, France. This article contains 10 Most Famous Paintings by Berthe Morisot. The Cradle The Cradle is a painting produced by Berthe Morisot in 1872. Berthe morisot was the first woman who exhibited [...]

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Berthe Morisot was a French Painter who was born on January 14, 1841 in Bourges, France and died on March 2, 1895 in Paris, France. This article contains 10 Most Famous Paintings by Berthe Morisot.

The Cradle

The Cradle by Berthe Morisot
The Cradle by Berthe Morisot

The Cradle is a painting produced by Berthe Morisot in 1872. Berthe morisot was the first woman who exhibited this painting in 1874 and is regarded as one of the most famous painting of her. This painting can be viewed at Musée d’Orsay, Paris.

Summer’s Day

Summer's Day by Berthe Morisot
Summer’s Day by Berthe Morisot

Summer’s Day is a painting produced by Berthe Morisot in 1879. This painting depicts two women seated in a row boat. This painting was stolen from the Tate museum by two Irish students which was later returned. This painting can be viewed at National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, Westminster, Central London.

The Harbor at Lorient

The Harbor at Lorient by Berthe Morisot
The Harbor at Lorient by Berthe Morisot

The Harbor at Lorient is a painting produced by Berthe Morisot in 1869. During the summers of 1869, the artist visited her newly married sister, Edma Pontillon and this painting was completed there and it believed that her sister is the subject in this painting. This painting can be viewed at National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.

Woman at Her Toilette

Woman at Her Toilette by Berthe Morisot
Woman at Her Toilette by Berthe Morisot

Woman at Her Toilette is a painting produced by Berthe Morisot between 1875 and 1880. The artist attempts to capture the essence of modern life and discreetly moves into the realm of female eroticism through this paitning. This painting can be viewed at Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago.

Portrait of the Artist’s Mother and Sister

Portrait of the Artist's Mother and Sister by Berthe Morisot
Portrait of the Artist’s Mother and Sister by Berthe Morisot

Portrait of the Artist’s Mother and Sister is a painting produced by Berthe Morisot between 1869 and 1870. This painting is regarded as one of the largest works by the artist which was exhibited at the Salon of 1870 and perhaps again in 1874 at the first Impressionist exhibition.

Hanging the Laundry out to Dry

Hanging the Laundry out to Dry by Berthe Morisot
Hanging the Laundry out to Dry by Berthe Morisot

Hanging the Laundry out to Dry is a painting produced by Berthe Morisot in 1875. There is a lower inscription to this painting signed as Berthe Morisot. The scene depicts two to three woman who are hanging the clothes out in the sun to dry. This painting can be viewed at National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.

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Julie Daydreaming

Julie Daydreaming by Berthe Morisot
Julie Daydreaming by Berthe Morisot

Julie Daydreaming is a painting produced by Berthe Morisot in 1894. In this painting, the female figure portrayed is of Julie Manet aged sixteen who is portrayed in the sweet state of daydreams in the spring of her life. The girl is the daughter of the artist. This painting is currently in a private collection.

The Artist’s Sister at a Window

The Artist's Sister at a Window by Berthe Morisot
The Artist’s Sister at a Window by Berthe Morisot

The Artist’s Sister at a Window is a painting produced by Berthe Morisot in 1869. In this painting, the artist depicted Edma Pontillon who is her sister is shown sitting at a window. This painting can be viewed at National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.

Eugene Manet on the Isle of Wight

Eugene Manet on the Isle of Wight by Berthe Morisot
Eugene Manet on the Isle of Wight by Berthe Morisot

Eugene Manet on the Isle of Wight is a painting produced by Berthe Morisot in 1875. In this painting, the artist depicts Eugene Manet who is Morisit’s husband. The figure is standing by the window watching scene of the beach. This painting can be viewed at Musée Marmottan Monet, Paris, France.

Girl in a Boat, with Geese

Girl in a Boat, with Geese by Berthe Morisot
Girl in a Boat, with Geese by Berthe Morisot

Girl in a Boat, with Geese is a painting produced by Berthe Morisot in 1889. This painting depicts a scene by the lake in which a woman is seen boating in the river while the geese are on the shore. This painting can be viewed at National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.

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10 Most Famous Amrita Sher-Gil Paintings https://www.theartist.me/art-inspiration/famous-paintings-amrita-sher-gil/ Fri, 22 Nov 2019 12:16:05 +0000 https://theartist.me/?p=6601 Amrita Sher-Gil was an eminent Indian painter who was born on 30 January 1913 in Budapest, Hungary and died on 5 December 1941 in Lahore, Pakistan. This article features 10 Most Famous Amrita Sher-Gil paintings Three Girls Three Girls is a painting produced by Amrita Sher-Gil in 1935. This is the first work to be painted by the [...]

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Amrita Sher-Gil was an eminent Indian painter who was born on 30 January 1913 in Budapest, Hungary and died on 5 December 1941 in Lahore, Pakistan. This article features 10 Most Famous Amrita Sher-Gil paintings

Three Girls

Three Girls by Amrita Sher-Gil
Three Girls by Amrita Sher-Gil

Three Girls is a painting produced by Amrita Sher-Gil in 1935. This is the first work to be painted by the Indian artist after returning to India from Europe in 1934. It is also known as Group of Three Girls and won the gold medal at an exhibition of Bombay art society. This painting can be viewed at the National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi.

Ancient Storyteller

Ancient Storyteller by Amrita Sher-Gil
Ancient Storyteller by Amrita Sher-Gil

Ancient Storyteller is a painting produced by Amrita Sher-Gil in 1940. In this painting, the artist depicts an old man who is sitting in front of three boys and telling them interesting stories. There is an old female figure who appears to be cooking food for the kids.

South Indian Villagers Going to a Market

South Indian Villagers Going to a Market by Amrita Sher-GilSouth Indian Villagers Going to a Market by Amrita Sher-Gil

 

South Indian Villagers Going to a Market is a painting produced by Amrita Sher-Gil in 1940. The painting depicts a group of people who appears to be from Southern India are going to a nearby market. This painting can be viewed at National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi.

Brahmacharis

Brahmacharis by Amrita Sher-Gil
Brahmacharis by Amrita Sher-Gil

Brahmacharis is a painting produced by Amrita Sher-Gil in 1937. In this painting, the Indian artist depicts three brahmacharis men with two children sitting on the ground. As per Hindu culture, the Brahmachari is a male who practices brahmacharya.

Hungarian Market Scene

Hungarian Market Scene by Amrita Sher-Gil
Hungarian Market Scene by Amrita Sher-Gil

Hungarian Market Scene is a painting produced by Amrita Sher-Gil in 1938. The scene in this painting depicts the environment around the Hungarian market. A lot of people can be seen shopping and roaming around the market. This painting can be viewed at the National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi.

Haldi Grinders

Haldi Grinders by Amrita Sher-Gil
Haldi Grinders by Amrita Sher-Gil

Haldi Grinders is a painting produced by Amrita Sher-Gil in 1940. In this painting, the artist depicts three women who are in grinding haldi in the forest. Haldi is a Hindi word which means Turmeric. This painting can be viewed at the National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi.

Mother India

Mother India by Amrita Sher-Gil
Mother India by Amrita Sher-Gil

Mother India is a painting produced by Amrita Sher-Gil in 1935. The painting was completed around the Modern art period and it depicts a woman with two kids sitting in a dark room. The woman shown in this painting is believed to be Mother India.

Open Air Painters

Open Air Painters by Amrita Sher-Gil 1938
Open Air Painters by Amrita Sher-Gil 1938

Open Air Painters is a painting produced by Amrita Sher-Gil in 1938. This painting depicts three artist painting in an open field in the forest. The distinct man is standing while the other two are women seated on opposite sides. This painting can be viewed at the National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi.

Two Elephants

Two Elephants by Amrita Sher-Gil
Two Elephants by Amrita Sher-Gil

Two Elephants is a painting produced by Amrita Sher-Gil in 1940. This painting depicts two elephants, one longer the male elephant and the other shorter which appears to be a female elephant. The dimension of this painting is 46cm X 54.3cm.

Bride’s Toilet

Bride's Toilet by Amrita Sher-Gil
Bride’s Toilet by Amrita Sher-Gil

Bride’s Toilet is a painting produced by Amrita Sher-Gil in 1937. This painting by the Indian artist depicts the post-impressionism style. This painting can be viewed at the National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi. The dimension of this painting is 146cm x 88.8cm.

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25 Paintings Around the Theme of Women in Art https://www.theartist.me/art/25-paintings-theme-of-women-in-art/ Sat, 07 Apr 2018 07:33:57 +0000 https://theartist.me/?p=6517 After a sterling crusade in the late 20th century that spearheaded the feminist movement, women became more enamored and involved in the world of art. Both as a collector of art and as an artist as well, this emergence started giving credence to the women’s increasing role in both art historical discourse and artistic production. This [...]

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After a sterling crusade in the late 20th century that spearheaded the feminist movement, women became more enamored and involved in the world of art. Both as a collector of art and as an artist as well, this emergence started giving credence to the women’s increasing role in both art historical discourse and artistic production. This article covers 25 paintings about the theme of Women in Art.

Throughout the centuries, women have been involved in many art forms that include creating artwork, as a critic and contributor. Many artists like Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres, Titian, and Leonardo da Vinci made many famous paintings depicting Women in Art.

Madame Moitessier by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

Women in Art depicted by Madame Moitessier
Madame Moitessier by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

Madame Moitessier is a painting produced by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres in 1856. The French painter painted first versions of Madame Moitessier in 1851 in which she’s shown standing. When Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres was approached for a portrait of Madame Moitessier, he was off struck by the beauty of her.

The Sistine Madonna by Raphael

Women in Art depicted by The Sistine Madonna
The Sistine Madonna by Raphael

The Sistine Madonna is a painting produced by Raphael in 1512. Giorgio Vasari was quoted saying that this painting is a truly rare and extraordinary work of Raphael. The dimension of the painting were 265 cm by 196 cm.

Portrait of Princesse de Broglie by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

Women in Art depicted by Portrait of Princesse de Broglie
Portrait of Princesse de Broglie by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

Portrait of Princesse de Broglie is a painting produced by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres in 1853. Pauline Eleonore de Broglie represents Princesse de Broglie which was painted by the french painter in this painting and she was Viscountess Haussonville’s beautiful sister.

Grande Odalisque by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

Women in Art depicted by Grande Odalisque
Grande Odalisque by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

Grande Odalisque is a painting produced by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres in 1814. This painting by the french artist was widely criticized by the public and critics when it was first exhibited. Une Odalisque or La Grande Odalisque were other well known names of this painting.

Virgin of the Rocks by Leonardo da Vinci

Women in Art depicted by Virgin of the Rocks
Virgin of the Rocks by Leonardo da Vinci

Virgin of the Rocks is a painting produced by Leonardo da Vinci between 1483 and 1486. Madonna of the Rocks was also a similar painting but with several significant details being different. This painting can be viewed at The Louvre in Paris.

Venus of Urbino by Titian

Women in Art depicted by Venus of Urbino
Venus of Urbino by Titian

Venus of Urbino is a painting produced by Titian in 1538. This painting was commissioned by Guidobaldo II della Rovere who was the Duke of Urbino. He wanted to gift this painting to his wife to celebrate his marriage.

Annunciation by Leonardo Da vinci

Women in Art depicted by Annunciation
Annunciation by Leonardo Da vinci

Annunciation is a painting produced by Leonardo Da Vinci between 1472 and 1475. This painting is a well known painting by Vinci who executed this painting with his own hand after the workshop of his master Andrea del Verrocchio.

Diana and Actaeon by Titian

Women in Art depicted by Diana and Actaeon
Diana and Actaeon by Titian

Diana and Actaeon is a painting produced by Titian between 1556 and 1559. This painting was acquired from The Bridgewater Collection by The National Gallery of London and The National Gallery of Scotland for 50 million Euros. This painting can be viewed at the National Gallery in London.

Assumption of Virgin by Titian

Women in Art depicted by Assumption of Virgin
Assumption of Virgin by Titian

Assumption of Virgin is a large painting produced by Titian between 1516 and 1518. This painting is the largest work that could be found in the whole city of Venice. This painting can be viewed at Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari in Venice.

A bar at the Folies Bergere by Edouard Manet

A bar at the Folies Bergere by Edouard Manet

A bar at the Folies Bergere is a painting produced by Edouard Manet in 1882. This painting is the last major work of Eduard Manet and he exhibited this painting in 1882 at Paris Salon. Emmanuel Chabrier was neighbor of Manet and it is believed that this painting represents her.

Nana by Edouard Manet

Nana by Edouard Manet

Nana is a painting produced by Edouard Manet in 1877. The french painter sent this painting for an exhibition in 1877 but the jury of the exhibition refused to exhibit it. This painting can be viewed at Kunsthalle Hamburg in Hamburg.

Woman Reading by Edouard Manet

Women in Art depicted by Woman Reading
Woman Reading by Edouard Manet

Woman Reading is a painting produced by Edouard Manet in 1879. This painting depicts a woman who is seating in a cafe which may be outside while she was dressed fashionably. The Art Institute of Chicago acquired this painting in 2000.

In the Conservatory by Edouard Manet

In the Conservatory by Edouard Manet

In the Conservatory is a painting produced by Edouard Manet between 1878 and 1879. This painting was purchased by The Nationalgalerie in Berlin and was the first to do so. This painting can be viewed at Alte Nationalgalerie in Berlin.

Little Machine Constructed by Minimax Dadamax in Person by Max Ernst

Little Machine Constructed by Minimax Dadamax in Person by Max Ernst

Little Machine Constructed by Minimax Dadamax in Person is a painting produced by Max Ernst between 1919 and 1920. This painting by the German artist is based on the diagrams of scientific instruments. This painting can be viewed at Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice, Italy.

Cabaret Scene by Salvador Dali

Women in Art depicted by Cabaret Scene
Cabaret Scene by Salvador Dali

Cabaret Scene is a painting produced by Salvador Dali in 1922. This painting has a cubical influence and because of this, the painting was known as the most famous work of Salvador Dali. This painting is owned by a private collection at Francois Petit in Paris.

The Great Masturbator by Salvador Dali

Women in Art depicted by The Great Masturbator
The Great Masturbator by Salvador Dali

The Great Masturbator is a painting produced by Salvador Dali in 1929. The Spanish painter wanted this painting should be kept in this museum as a personal collection. This painting can be viewed at Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía in Madrid.

The Gleaners by Jean François Millet

Women in Art depicted by The Gleaners
The Gleaners by Jean François Millet

The Gleaners is a painting produced by Jean François Millet in 1857. The Gleaners was a manufacturing company and it is believed that the name was derived from it. The scene depicts three women gleaning the grains of wheat.

Girl With a Pearl Earring by Johannes Vermeer

Women in Art depicted by Girl With a Pearl Earring
Girl With a Pearl Earring by Johannes Vermeer

Girl With a Pearl Earring is a painting produced by Johannes Vermeer around 1665. One of the most famous works by the Dutch artist and was widely known as the Girl with a Turban. This painting can be viewed at Mauritshuis in The Hague, Netherlands.

When Will You Marry by Eugene Henri Paul Gauguin

Women in Art depicted by When Will You Marry
When Will You Marry by Eugene Henri Paul Gauguin

When Will You Marry is a painting produced by Eugene Henri Paul Gauguin in 1892. Well, known paintings of the french painter and this painting were sold to Emirate of Qatar for 300 million dollars. This painting can be viewed at The Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C.

The Birth of Venus by Sandro Botticelli

Women in Art depicted by The Birth of Venus
The Birth of Venus by Sandro Botticelli

The Birth of Venus is a painting produced by Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi, known as Sandro Botticelli around 1480s. This painting is regarded as the first non-religious nude and the most famous painting by Sandro Botticelli.

The Wheat Sifters by Gustave Courbet

Women in Art depicted by The Wheat Sifters
The Wheat Sifters by Gustave Courbet

The Wheat Sifters is a painting produced by Gustave Courbet in 1854. The Young Ladies of the Village was another painting with similar theme and scene. This painting can be viewed at Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nantes in Nantes.

The Railway by Edouard Manet

Women in Art depicted by The Railway
The Railway by Edouard Manet

The Railway is a painting produced by Edouard Manet in 1873. Victorine Meurent was the first choice model of Edouard Manet and this painting was her last depiction by Manet. Olympia and The Luncheon on the Grass were Victorine Meurent previous works.

Ginevra de’ Benci by Leonardo da Vinci

Women in Art depicted by Ginevra de’ Benci
Ginevra de’ Benci by Leonardo da Vinci

Ginevra de’ Benci is a portrait painting produced by Leonardo da Vinci between 1474 and 1478. In this US, paintings of Leonardo da Vinci are rare and this painting is one of the paintings that are publicly shown. This painting can be viewed at the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C.

Bacchus and Ariadne by Titian

Women in Art depicted by Bacchus and Ariadne
Bacchus and Ariadne by Titian

Bacchus and Ariadne is a painting produced by Titian between 1522 and 1523. This painting is well known as one of the prominent masterpieces of Titian. This painting tells the story of Ariadne and Crete and this painting could be viewed at The National Gallery in London.

Coronation of the Virgin by Fra Angelico

Women in Art depicted by Coronation of the Virgin
Coronation of the Virgin by Fra Angelico

Coronation of the Virgin is a painting produced by Fra Angelico in 1432. The subject of this painting was one of the most common subjects from 14th to 18th century. This painting can be viewed at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.

Because we live in a fortunate time of history when women can now freely participate and become creators of art, we should further appreciate and celebrate their continuous contributions by being more supportive and constantly on the lookout for that next great woman artist.

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