Author Archives: Roger

Young Woman in Black

Posted on June 1, 2009 by Roger

Young Woman in Black was painted in 1902 by Robert Henri (pronounced “hen-rye”). He was born Robert Henry Cozad in Cincinnati in 1865 but later changed his name after his father killed a man in a dispute over cattle. Henri … Continue reading →

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Great Painting #3 — The Triumph of Death

Posted on May 31, 2009 by Roger

This work of art is a fresco (a mural done with water colors on wet plaster) that covers an entire wall in Palermo, Sicily, Italy. The artist may have been Antonio Pisano, know as Pisanello, but nobody knows for sure. … Continue reading →

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Fox Snake

Posted on May 29, 2009 by Roger

I happened upon a three-foot Western Fox Snake while hiking through the prairie at Hickory Grove. At first I didn’t know which end was which — it’s tail was in the tall grass and it’s head was in the center … Continue reading →

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Great Painting #2 — The Arnolfini Wedding

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Roger

This double portrait was painted by Dutch artist Jan van Eyck in 1434. While oil painting had been around for a long time, van Eyck was responsible for making it popular. The portrait is thought to be of Giovanni di … Continue reading →

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Great Painting #1 — The Wilton Diptych

Posted on May 25, 2009 by Roger

As I mentioned in an earlier post, I’m reading through 1001 Paintings You Must See Before You Die, by Stephen Farthing so I can learn about the great works of art. When I happen upon a work that sparks my … Continue reading →

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