A Look at Matisse’s Creative Process and Techniques Henri Matisse, a French artist known for his use of color, is widely recognized as a painter. However, he was also a skilled draftsman, printmaker, and sculptor. Matisse was born in Le Cateau-Cambresis, France, in 1869, and was the oldest son of a prosperous grain merchant. He […]
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Where did snuff bottles come from? Before the exploration of the Americas in the early 1400’s tobacco was unknown to Europeans, however after the discovery of this product in the late 15th century, tobacco usage caught on quickly, and people created simple boxes to keep the valuable powder dry. Portuguese sailors brought tobacco to the […]
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Born in 1898 in Castleford, Yorkshire , Henry Spencer Moore grew up to be an English sculptor and artist , and happened to be the most influential and famous sculptor of his generation. His father wanted to avoid having his children work in the mines and so he did everything he could to ensure his […]
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You’ve spent years adding items to your antiqued bronze collection, and now you’re ready to cash in on your investment. However, you might not have any idea where to start. Now that you have this beautiful collection, what should you do to actually make money off of it? Know What Your Item is Worth In […]
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