Edwin Long is one of several 19th-century English painters who traveled to the middle east. In this work we see colors, textures, and designs derived from these memorable journeys.
Tag Archives: 1800s
In this segment, Bob Jones, Jr. shares the story behind what almost happened to this beautiful Tiffany mosaic.
Two Angels with Banner
Unknown English, 19th Century
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Watch this video to learn how Dr. Karen Rowe “reads” one of the most intriguing works in our Museum & Gallery collection.
Gustave Doré (who published his first drawings at age 15) went on to become the most sought-after illustrator of the mid-19th century.
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.
The Resurrection
Vasiliy Fedotovich Il’in and D. Tverskoy
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Sir Henry Irving as Richard III, Duke of Gloucester
Edwin Long, R. A.
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The Visitation
Johann Friedrich Overbeck
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