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Tag Archives: 1700s

William Hamilton, R.A.

The Kemble Family in the Second Part of King Henry VI

William Hamilton, R.A.

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John the Baptist: Polychromed Sculpture

Not everyone who can hew a block of wood is able to carve an image; nor is everyone who can carve it able to outline and polish it; nor is he that can polish it able to paint it. (St. John of the Cross). This 18th-century figure highlights one unknown sculptor’s mastery of all three skills.

Louis XVI Musical Mantel Clock

Louis XVI Musical Mantel Clock

Jean André Lepaute and Joseph Coteau

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Francois de Troy: Christ and the Samaritan Woman

The extraordinary life-like quality of the characters in this work illustrate why Francois de Troy was one of the 17th century’s most popular portrait painters.

Philippe de Champaigne: The Christ of Derision

Although indebted to Italian painting, Philippe de Champaigne is unique in his ability to combine French elegance with profound psychological realism.

Benjamin West, P.R.A.

Isaiah’s Lips Anointed with Fire

Benjamin West, P.R.A.

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You can learn more about the entire series by West and M&G’s significant collection from the series HERE.

Benjamin West, P. R. A.

The Ascension

Benjamin West, P. R. A.

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To learn more about the entire series to which this painting belongs, visit here.