Tag Archives: Italian art

Virtual Art Gallery Du Jour: Umberto Brunelleschi

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Please enjoy these erotic illustrations by the Italian artist Umberto Brunelleschi. Related I’ve previously featured galleries of art by Ivan Aivazovsky, Gerda Wegener, Steve Ditko, Dan DeCarlo, and portraits of reclining female nudes.

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Art Du Jour

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: “The Judgment of Paris” by Marcantonio Raimondi, designed by Raphael, ca. 1510-1520, followed by “Luncheon on the Grass” by Édouard Manet, 18-62-1863. Click on the images to enlarge.

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Art Du Jour

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Bernardo Bellotto, “View of the Grand Canal and the Dogana,” 1743. Click on the image to enlarge.

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Art Du Jour

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Giovanni Boldini, Spanish Dancer at the Moulin Rouge, 1905 Click on the image to enlarge.

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A Day at the Getty Center

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Paleo Retiree’s swipe at Richard Meier reminds me that I’ve been meaning to share some photos of my trip to the Getty Center last month. Have you ever been there? It’s located in the hills overlooking Brentwood and … Continue reading →