Tag: Warrior
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03 Works, The amorous game, Bruce Weber’s Courtships, with Footnotes, #97
In these paintings we can see a young woman being courted by a young man. The woman is wearing traditional Zeeland clothing that is often seen in Portielje’s paintings…. Please follow link for full post
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01 Painting by Orientalist Artists. Cesare Felix Georges dell’ Acqua’s Greek mother, with footnotes, #97
Sold for £938,400 in December 2007 This painting is an archetypal image of the Greek War of Independence and a classic document in the history of 19th century Philhellenism. As noted by F.M. Tsigakou in her seminal book The Rediscovery of Greece. Cesare dell Acqua’s Greek Mother is a scene full of drama and emotion. Frightened…
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02 works, The Art Of The Nude, Edward Henry Weston’s Nudes, with footnotes #216
Edward Henry Weston (March 24, 1886 — January 1, 1958) was an American photographer. He has been called “one of the most innovative and influential American photographers” and “one of the masters of 20th century photography.”… Please follow link for full post
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08 Works, Contemporary Interpretations of The Bible, William Oxer’s The Grieving Magdalene, with footnotes #46
Mary Magdalene was a woman who, according to the four canonical gospels, traveled with Jesus as one of his followers and was a witness to his crucifixion and resurrection… Please follow link for full post Art,Paintings,warrior,Fine Art,biography,History,Mary Magdalene,mythology,religion,RELIGIOUSART,Zaidan,William Oxer,Ancient,footnotes, #Icon #Bible #biography #History #Jesus #mythology #Paintings #religionart #Saints #Zaidan #footnote #fineart #Calvary #Christ #warrior
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07 works, Middle East Artists, The Art of War, Jan Saudek’s Silent witness, with Footnotes #104
As the angel passed through the destroyed city she bore witness to the inhumanity of man towards his brother and felt a great heaviness in her heart. The once vibrant streets, now shrouded in ash and sorrow… Please follow link for full post
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01 painting, Middle East Artists, The Art of War, Suleiman Mansour’s Gaza, with Footnotes #103
Sold for USD 43,750 on Mar 2019 Suleiman Mansour, together with Ismail Shammout are one of the two most important Palestinian artists who created a national identity for Palestinians over the years. Since the early 1970s, Mansour has been a champion and pioneer of the Palestinian artistic movement that has continuously pushed against the challenges…
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01 Work, Olympian deities, Tiziano Vecellio, called Titian’s Venus and Adonis, With Footnotes – #136
Sold for 11,164,000 GBP in December 2022 Venus, as if filled with foreboding about Adonis’s fate, desperately clings to her lover, while he pulls himself free of her embrace, impatient for the hunt and with his hounds straining at the leash. The goddess’s gesture is echoed by that of Cupid, who anxiously watches the lovers’ leave-taking…
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01 Painting, Contemporary Interpretations of Olympian deities, Esther Sarto’s Leda & the Swan, with footnotes #32
Leda and the Swan is a story and subject in art from Greek mythology in which the god Zeus, in the form of a swan, seduces and has sex with Leda. According to later Greek mythology, Leda bore Helen and Polydeuces, children of Zeus, while at the same time bearing Castor and Clytemnestra, children of her…
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01 Work, Interpretation of the bible, Italian School’s Abraham Casting Out Hagar and Ishmael, with Footnotes – #220
Sold for $1,000 USD in May 2022 Hagar is a biblical person in the Book of Genesis Chapter 16. She was an Egyptian handmaid of Sarah, who gave her to Abraham “to wife” to bear a child. The product of the union was Abraham’s firstborn, Ishmael, the progenitor of the Ishmaelites. After Sarah gave birth to…
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01 Work , Orientalist Artist, Adiodun Olaku’s The Crest Chargec, with footnotes #134
Estimate for 5,000 – 7,000 GBP in Sep 2024 Abiodun Olawale Olaku was born in 1958 in Ibadan. He completed his Higher National Diploma at the Yaba College of Technology between 1976 and 1981 before joining the Federal civil service, where he served while creating art for the next seven years, resigning in February 1989…
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03 Works , Orientalist Artist, Unknown artist, Reclining Arab warrior woman odalisque with fruit, with footnotes #133
The image of a reclining Arab warrior woman as an odalisque, surrounded by fruit, is a captivating blend of strength, beauty, and sensuality… Please follow link for full post
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01 Work, CONTEMPORARY Interpretation of the Bible! ZURAB TSERETELI’S Jesus Healing the Sick, with Footnotes – #47
Sold for $1,000 USD in Oct 2022 Jesus used a variety of different methods to heal the sick and the infirmed. Sometimes they were healed through prayer alone. At other times, prayer was combined with a touch.Zurab Tsereteli was born in Tbilisi, Georgia, in 1934 and graduated from the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts in 1958.…
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01 Work, Orientalist Art, Francesco Hayez’s The Desert Patrol, with footnotes #131
Desert Patrol, was a paramilitary force. Its main task was to guard tribe’s borders with its neighbors, as well as to provide protection.As the sun dips below the horizon, the sky transforms into a canvas of deep oranges and purples, casting a warm glow over the rugged desert landscape. Alma, with her keen eyes scanning…
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05 Works, Orientalist Art, Francesco Hayez’s The Caravan guard, with footnotes #130
Imagine a canvas alive with the rich, warm tones that Francesco Hayez masterfully employed. The scene unfolds under a vivid azure sky, where billowing clouds reflect shades of gold and crimson, giving an impression of time stretching at dusk… Please follow link for full post
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04 works, PORTRAIT OF A LADY, The Night Watch, with Footnotes, #239
Under a canopy of twinkling stars, the desert stretches endlessly, its undulating dunes shimmering silver in the moonlight. A cool breeze whispers ancient tales as it sweeps through the arid landscape… Please follow link for full post
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05 Works, The Art of War, Marilyn Monroe Goes to Gaza, with footnotes
While it’s an interesting premise to imagine a figure like Marilyn Monroe stepping into a contemporary political crisis, it’s essential to acknowledge the complexities of such situations… Please follow link for full post
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06 works, The Art Of The Nude, The Art of War, Felix Labisse’s Alma is wounded, with footnotes #220 2
The battlefield lay silent, the echoes of clashing steel and cries of warriors now replaced by an eerie stillness. Alma, once a fierce figure clad in gleaming armor, staggered amidst the remnants of the clash… Please follow link for full post
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09 Works, Orientalist Art, Rembrandt’s Warrior By The Sea, with footnotes #129
After months of traversing the harsh desert, battling enemies and protecting her people, Alma, the Bedouin warrior woman finally decides to take a much-needed break by the sea. She longs for the soothing sound of waves crashing against the shore and the salty breeze that brings a sense of tranquility… Please follow link for full…
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04 Works, The Art of War, Ana Dias’s Native American Women Warrior’s Headdress, with footnotes
One of the most recognizable symbols of Native American Indian culture is the traditional Indian headdress, also known as a feathered war bonnet. Although it is easily recognizable, it is important to note that not all Native American tribes created or wore headdresses… Please follow link for full post
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14 Works, The Art of War, Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn’s Alma’s Five reincarnations, with footnotes
In this painting, Alma is depicted in a Rembrandt-style portrait, dressed in intricate Ottoman Empire armor. The dark hues of her hair blend with the warm desert colors in the background. The complex flowing arabesque shapes and elaborate costumes create an aura of opulence and power, while Alma’s piercing eyes and sensual pose convey her…
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