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Created in France during the Restauration period which saw the return of the monarchy after the Revolution, this center table showcases the stylistic characteristics of the Louis XV ...

Inspired by the discoveries of Pompeii and Herculaneum, this era saw a revival of Greek and Roman styles. There was a sharp movement away from the Rococo style, as curved lines and h...

During World War I, the Siegfried-class ships were mobilized for defensive duties but saw little action as the German navy focused on larger vessels in high-seas operations. 5.

Because of his father’s frequent financial failures that even at times saw him imprisoned, David the younger helped to rescue the family from ruin through painting copies of old mast...

), when Revolutionary France saw an explosion of allegorical and propagandistic art.

Hawaii was discovered by Captain James Cook. He first saw present day Oahu on January 18th, 1778, but sailed past it.

Bush was friends with Frederick Edwin Church and there is a strong influence on Bush with how he saw his friend painting. Church as well traveled and painted exotic locales.

Pascin liked to capture what he saw directly on site in rapid and dynamic sketches.

Rather than reproduce exactly what he saw, he would often hike to the top of a hill, briefly sketch en plein air, and then return to the studio to paint.

Expertly carved from a single piece of elm wood, the trough bears many signs of wear and has been restored multiple times with the addition of metal patches and bands for reinforceme...

Below the figures, an additional line of script appears to read, "on its leaves that say we saw no man!" This reference, along with the biblical phrase above, suggests a deeper moral...

Made in Japan, this unique planter reflects the era’s fascination with the exotic and the avant-garde, blending sculptural elements with vivid coloration. The 1920s and 30s saw an in...

Struck by the vitality of Lion et Serpent François Lenormand remarked, “The first time I saw it, I thought the lion moved. Yesterday I heard it roar”.

Created in France during the third quarter of the 18th century, this trumeau mirror presents the stylistics characteristics of the "Style Transition", that saw the passage from the R...

His passion for horses saw him create statues of the Thoroughbred horses Hamburg and Burgomaster for Harry Payne Whitney, Good and Plenty for Thomas Hitchcock, and World Champion tro...

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw notable expeditions pushing the boundaries of known geography, and this chart records the era’s fascination with the polar regions and thei...

The Tzar visited France and Germany in his travels abroad and saw the fine objects created with this material.

In addition to the Maison de l'Art Nouveau, Paris also saw the rise of workshops specializing in luxury goods, where skilled artisans crafted prestigious objects of unique aesthetic ...

The glaze is reminiscent of the blue Tourmaline pieces, but it's more matte and less mottled that the examples that we saw catalogued both in print and in online resources; it has le...

Marc Isambard Brunel [Isambard Kingdom’s father] built the first steam driven saw mill, and invented a circular saw that could be used to cut veneers thinly and evenly for the first ...

Made in the Caucasus Region (Old Russia). this lovely woven wool hand knotted rug is very detailed with a latch-hook design with a barber pole and saw tooth exterior border. The geom...

It is presented upon a pair of wooden saw-horse style legs, which are braced with a stretcher bar across and a rounded and diagonally positioned brace.

And among the people attending this parade, many of them who saw the dog next to its owner tend to associate it with the erection of the temple and slowly, one year after another it ...

And among the people attending this parade, many of them who saw the dog next to its owner tend to associate it with the erection of the temple and slowly, one year after another it ...

The Romans believed it had magical and medicinal attributes, and saw that their children wore the gem to
 protect them.  

Born to Thomas Hewer, a stationer, and Anne, sister of Robert Blackburne, Secretary of the Admiralty, it was the recommendation of his maternal uncle which saw him appointed as clerk...

John Parker picked it up & longed to keep it but thought it more honest to return it, so she ran after the Duke & offered it back to him. He saw her copying & with great courtesy ask...

Blaney's painter friends certainly saw and commented on his paintings, undoubtedly influencing his stylistic development to some degree.

After a trip to Florence in 1891, where he saw the paintings of Quattrocento artists such as Fra Angelico and Benozzo Gozzoli, Gotch's style changed quite dramatically.

Born into poverty and working as a chimney sweep by the age of 8, he was adopted by Richard, 3rd Earl of Burlington, who reportedly saw his chalk pavement drawings and recognised his...

As a naturalist he had a great curiosity, observing the geography, geology, plants, animals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish around him and recording what he saw and heard abou...

Inspired by the discoveries of Pompeii and Herculaneum, this era saw a revival of Greek and Roman styles. There was a sharp movement away from the Rococo style, as curved lines and h...

One day a Roman prefect saw the beautiful young Margaret as she was tending sheep, and tried to get her into his bed.

He is famously remembered for his pictures of coaching scenes on the Highgate and North Islington Roads and the documentation of such which represented a past history of travel in a ...

“I had several [paintings for you],” he wrote to a gallery owner in New York City, “but people saw them and bought them about as soon as they were dry–I sold eight last week and you ...

Ancient Egypt and Rome saw the use of sarcophagi as ritual baths. Neoclassical Italian furnishings evoke the sense of auspicious spirituality that originated in Ancient Rome.

The eighteenth century, most specifically within French and Spanish aristocratic circles, saw the growth of a specific type of tobacco usage called “snuff.”

The eighteenth century, most specifically within French and Spanish aristocratic circles, saw the growth of a specific type of tobacco usage called “snuff.”

The eighteenth century, most specifically within French and Spanish aristocratic circles, saw the growth of a specific type of tobacco usage called “snuff.”

Caricatures were widely disseminated through prints, reaching a broad audience and influencing public opinion. This period saw caricature become a powerful tool for social and poli...

The eighteenth century, most specifically within French and Spanish aristocratic circles, saw the growth of a specific type of tobacco usage called “snuff.”

This antique table from Spain has a rectangular-shaped and beautifully aged wood top, and raised upon a pair of saw-horse style trestle legs. The legs have a clean design, with side ...

Created in France during the Turn of the Century which saw the transition from the 19th to the 20th century, this "lampe bouillotte" as it is called in French captures our attention ...

It was marked by the regency of Philippe II, Duke of Orleans, for the young King Louis XV, and the return of the court from Versailles to Paris. This period saw a shift in political ...

This time-honored craft saw a revival in the early 20th century, producing rugs with vibrant geometric designs.

Created in England at the Turn of the Century which saw the transition between the 19th to the 20th, this pottery bird bath showcases elegant lines perfectly complimented by a neutra...

The pioneer designers who represented this period were: Thomas Hope (1770-1831), George Smith (1804-28), Henry Holland (1745 - 1806) George IV had a major influence over the furni...

British serveware from the early 20th century is renowned for its meticulous design and quality materials. This period saw a blend of Art Nouveau and Belle Époque styles, resulting i...

Created in France during the Turn of the Century which saw the transition between the 19th to the 20th, each of this pair of wingback chairs, called Bergères à Oreilles in French, fe...

A really superb example of Pryse's time in North Africa and of his ability to perfectly capture the scenes he saw around him. Provenance: From the artist's estate.

Inscription in the margin: "Saw the Dutch boy, stark naked, lying flat in the empty loft, rolling terrified China - blue eyes at his " The was a commissioned illustration assignmen...

The pattern on the plates is more subdued than the classic Dammouse pattern, but shares the size and the style of the flower elements, as well as the color palette; it is also less c...

The style is typical of the Regence period that saw the transition from King Louis XIV to Louis XV who was too young to reign at the time.

Additionally, this period saw a surge in the export of ceramics, catering to the demands of Europe and other parts of Asia.

Carabin frequented the cabarets and cafes of Montmartre ("The Black Cat", "The New Athens"...) and collaborated with Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec between 1892 and 1894 to produce works ...

Historical Significance: The Mughal School of painting, known for its synthesis of Persian, Indian, and European artistic influences, reached its zenith in the 16th to 18th centuries...

This development marked a pivotal moment in the dissemination of Jewish texts and learning in Europe. Additionally, 1527 saw the first mention of Lyozna, a settlement that would late...

English, circa 1820 Provenance: From an important Shropshire country house The Regency period saw a resurgence of interest in classical forms, particularly those inspired by Ancien...

The face of the world changed for me. I saw everything that I had seen before, but in a different form and with a different harmony.”

The third quarter of the 19th century saw an increased demand for architectural and sculptural terracotta.