Acrobats at the Cirque Fernando by Renoir
What’s the story with Renoir’s Acrobats at the Cirque Fernando?
- Truth about his real acrobat models
- What oranges represent
- Darkness lurking nearby
What’s the story with Renoir’s Acrobats at the Cirque Fernando?
What’s the story behind this Count’s smug mug?
Table of Contents for art blog on Madame de Pastoret and Her Son:
In this art blog post about American Gothic by Grant Wood, I discuss:
Guido Reni’s famous for 17th century Italian frescos of 17th century. But here’s his masterpiece – Salome with the Head of St. John the Baptist. It captures a Bible story with a singular image.
Paris Street; Rainy Day gives us a slice of life. It’s an unromantic, realistic painting during peak Impressionism. At the same time it captures 19th century Paris with a fresh allure.
Nature versus Man whips like wind through the painting Approaching Storm. Eugène Boudin often painted the moneyed and middle class. Their fancy finery struck a wry contrast with Mother Nature.