October 27, 2024
Tag: Kees Van Dongen
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Painters Witness to Their Time
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Beauty Is in the Eye of the Beholder, so says the old adage. ‘Tis true, but the artist puts the beauty before the viewer. Kees Van Dongen was an artist with uncanny skills when he painted the eyes of those who posed for him.
Past Article
May 18, 2020 4 Comments
The story of the Barefoot Mailman is a piece of American history known to few, but as you learn the details, you will feel compelled to tell everyone you know. The events happened in the 1880s and the artistic retelling started in the 1930s, but the details came to your editor’s attention during National Postcard Week. Also, there is a somber side that continues today. One single postcard brings the story back to life.
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