Picasso: The Influence of The Masters Life on His Craft
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Undoubtedly one of the most well-known artists of all time, Pablo Picasso’s life had quite the influence on his art from beginning to end. It is believed he began to draw before he could even speak. His earliest surviving works date back to 1890 when the artist would have been just nine years old. Over… continue reading »
Peter Max: Woodstock and His Influence on The Swinging Sixties
The 1960’s in the United States was a time for counterculture and a revolution against standard social norms. It was coined The Swinging Sixties due to the collapse of certain social taboos ranging from topics as innocent as music to more serious topics such as… continue reading »
French to Modern Impressionism
Impressionism is a major style or movement in art originating from 19th century France. This style is not made to focus on an accurate depiction of the scene, but rather is more concerned with capturing the visual impression of the moment. This is achieved by a variety of brush strokes, some short and thick and… continue reading »
Duaiv: Technique and Passion
The lustrous paintings of the artist Duaiv whisk viewers into a world of color and beauty. Duaiv is an internationally acclaimed artist who has been painting for over fifty years. Baterbys is highlighting the work of this accomplished artist in its new exhibit, Modernist Impressionists, which is on view now until June 20th. … continue reading »
William Vincent Kirkpatrick: Modern Impressionist
Beginning next month, Baterbys Art Gallery will honor the life and work of American artist William Vincent Kirkpatrick by hosting an exhibit featuring his art. Visitors will be dazzled by the artist’s paintings which include serene landscapes, dynamic portraits, and fine still life images. Kirkpatrick was born in St Augustine in 1939… continue reading »
The Sale of the Century: The Rockefeller Estate
Five Monet paintings, a Picasso once owned by Gertrude Stein, and a 256 Sèvres porcelain service taken by Napoleon on exile with him to the island of Elba comprise just a small part of the collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller. These pieces along with over a thousand others will be auctioned off next month… continue reading »
Baltimore Magazine’s April Cover by Peter Max
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What has Peter Max been up to these days? Peter Max recently designed a cover for the April edition of Baltimore magazine in conjunction with his new exhibition at a city art gallery. Using his signature bright and cosmic style, Max captured several city landmarks. The USS Constellation warship figures prominently in the harbor while the city’s famous Domino… continue reading »
Love in Art
Throughout history, artists have been inspired by the theme of love. Many artists have imbued their own stories of love into their work, while others have been inspired by mythical or imaginative ideas of love. In honor of Valentine’s Day, we are exploring different ways artists in our collection portray love. Tomasz Rut: Passionate… continue reading »
Dali: They Will All Come From Saba
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One of the most visually arresting images in Dalí’s Biblia Sacra portfolio is They Will All Come From Saba. The bright colors, smeared brushstrokes, and elongated lines make this work distinctive. They Will All Come From Saba by Salvador Dali Dalí’s illustration is based on biblical verses from Isaiah. These verses refer to God’s intent… continue reading »
Dali: A Museum Creator
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You may be familiar with the Salvador Dalí Museum in St Petersburg, Florida, but have you heard of the Dalí Theater-Museum? This museum, located in Dalí’s hometown of Figueres, Spain, was conceived and created by the artist himself. The museum was built on the former grounds of the Municipal Theater which Dalí felt was the… continue reading »