(In the style of) David Adolf Constant Artz

"Midday Meal" Portrait of Woman and Two Children Seated at Table

19th Century

Large scale still life painting with wine, apples, and a soup terrine. The work is signed by the artist, Joan Farish Quillen a Houston, Texas artist, in ...

Realist oval portrait of a young lady with short curly hair and a white garment. Unsigned. Prepared by Theodore Kelley (signed / stamped at the back). Framed in an antique carved ova...

Realist oval portrait of a young lady wearing a thin headband and a white garment. Unsigned. Prepared by Theodore Kelley (comes with another similar piece signed "Theo Kelley" at the...

Pastel green toned realistic portrait of a Tao woman by Pasadena, CA artist, Charles Kern Fiedler. Signed by the artist at the bottom. Framed and matted in a black and gold wooden frame. Dimensions Without Frame: H 19.75 x W 15.88 Artist Biography: Charles Kern Fiedler was born in Ohio in 1885. Fiedler studied at the Cleveland School of Art and University of Pennsylvania. After settling in Pasadena in 1919, he studied with Jean Mannheim. During WWII he taught art for two years at Occidental College. His studio in Pasadena was formerly that of Benjamin Brown. and it's likely that Fiedler was exposed to some of the early landscape oils of Benjamin Brown which show similarities to Fiedlers own early works. Fiedler was also influenced by the more traditional early Plein Air eucalyptus landscape...

Black and red toned realistic acrylic painting by Cuban artist Douglas Perez Castro. The painting features a fictional scene of a black female fig...

Realist still life painting by contemporary Houston artist Scott Woodard. The work features art historical references to famous artists such as Giorgio de Chirico, Pablo Picasso, and...

Ceremonial Portrait of Noble German Lady - amazing discovery of hidden monogram "J.E. 1826" disclosing Great American portraitist Jacob Eichholtz (17...

Bedouin girl posing for the painter in late sunlight (sunset). Was painted by Cavaliero Antonio Scognamiglio ca. 1870-1880, most likely in Cairo as similar work of smaller size was i...

We are grateful to Prof. Daniele Sanguineti for suggesting the attribution to Domenico Parodi (1672 - 1742). He dates the painting into the period between 1730 and 1740. Domenico Par...

This painting features a young girl sitting on a chair in a dimly lit room, illuminated by the soft glow of an orange-tinted ceiling lamp. This painting captures the essence of the candle-light genre of art, which originated in the 17th century and was popularized by Dutch and Flemish artists. The candle-light paintings were characterized by the use of a single source of light, which was usually a candle, and were often accompanied by the inclusion of reflective surfaces such as mirrors, to create an ambiance of warmth and intimacy. Weise's painting is a beautiful example of this genre, as he uses the same technique of a single source of light to create a sense of depth and realism in the painting. The girl in the painting is dressed in a vibrant red dress and white stockings, and her expression suggests a moment of contemplation. On the table, there is a photo frame, perhaps containing a picture of someone dear to her, and its reflection is visible in the mirror in the background. The piano on the right side of the painting is in shadow, while above it is a portrait painting with a golden frame, which adds to the ambiance of the room. Karl Weise was a renowned painter known for his exceptional use of light and shadow in his paintings, which created a mesmerizing play of light that evoked a sense of depth and realism in his work. His paintings were highly appreciated during his lifetime, and they continue to be admired today for their timeless beauty and artistic merit. In conclusion, Karl Weise's painting is a beautiful example of the candle-light genre of art. The use of a single source of light creates a warm and intimate ambiance, while the shadows add depth and dimension to the painting. The young girl's expression and the inclusion of the photo frame and portrait painting add a sense of storytelling to the painting, making it a truly captivating classic artwork...

Mia Bergeron's (US based) "Night Murmurs" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a man in a dark interior room with a yellow lamp lit on his bedside table. Mia Bergeron...

Ximena Rendon's "Entre Sueños" is an original, handmade oil painting on aluminum panel that depicts two feminine models inside a bedroom with one appearing to be asleep.