Since its inception in 2009, the LAPADA Art & Antiques Fair has grown to become one of the world’s most prestigious showcases for art and …
Auguste Toulmouche: the Helmut Newton of Belle Époque Paris
In 1846, aged 17, Auguste Toulmouche moved to Paris to become a pupil of the eminent French painter Charles Gleyre. Gleyre’s register at the time …
Frank Holl RA: Van Gogh’s Favourite British Painter?
Francis Montague Holl was unquestionably one of the most gifted and influential artists of the 19th century. To my mind his decency and depth of …
Charles Joshua Chaplin; Painter of Belle Époque Beauty
The work of Charles Joshua Chaplin (1825-1891) recreated the romanticism and elegance of 18th century French portraiture but his subjects were nevertheless recognisable as modern …
Benjamin-Constant; Orientalism and Beyond
At the turn of the 19th century Jean-Joseph Benjamin-Constant (1845-1902) was one of the world’s foremost painters of Orientalist scenes and society portraits. Initially it …
Sidney Richard Percy: Cloud-shine
We talk of sunshine and moonshine, but not of cloud-shine, which is yet one of the illuminations of our skies. A shining cloud is one …
Authenticity & the Myth of the CoA
When purchasing a fine painting I know an increasing number of clients are very keen to see their purchases accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. …
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