Richard Carrington’s name has long been connected with the most intense solar storm ever recorded, but his face was unknown ...
The National Portrait Gallery is exploring a less familiar aspect of the artist’s work through his archive and recently ...
Regal expression and deep realism define this portrait of King Solomon. Subtle gradients shape wisdom and strength across facial features, crown details, and garments. Balanced lighting draws ...
Nobody’s born an artist. Sure, some people show talent early on, but even the most gifted ones need time and plenty of practice before things start to click. And sometimes, those early attempts are ...
Following a wayward adolescence, Freud emerged during the 1940s as a boy wonder. He drew in a hyper-realistic manner that was ...
Lucian Freud: Drawing into Painting — A crude but illuminating treasure trove - 4/5 This show concentrates on Freud’s drawings, and while they were clearly casual works compared to his paintings, ther ...
The truth behind those Lady in Silver portraits.
A coin released to celebrate what would’ve been the late monarch’s 100th birthday has drawn a flood of criticism, with some ...
Sofonisba Anguissola's 16th-century painting of a clergyman was known only through a black-and-white photo. However, the ...
After 50 years in politics - and no shortage of controversial headlines - the independent MP is inviting artists to turn his ...
The sale places it among the most valuable “Old Masters” works ever sold and was a lead piece during a week of auctions ...
Michelangelo, Rembrandt, Artemisia Gentileschi and a major Italian acquisition drove another record week for Old Masters.