Edouard Manet’s Olympia caused great scandal in the 1860’s for its modern subject matter and its revolutionary treatment of that subject: the female nude. Today it is considered one of the masterpieces of modern painting and has influenced many generations of painters since. In this article, Singulart investigates the scandalous composition and its meaning and takes a closer look at…
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Self Portrait in a Velvet Dress is the first of Frida Kahlo’s many self-portraits and establishes many of their characteristics, from her style and symbolism to her expression of suffering and her personal experience. In this article, Singulart discusses Self Portrait in a Velvet Dress in the context of Frida Kahlo’s self portraiture and her life and legacy. Who was…
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Nichols Canyon marks a transition in David Hockney’s oeuvre from the swimming pools of the 1960’s to more varied panoramic Californian landscapes, concerned with portraying time and movement. In this article, Singulart discusses the composition of Nichols Canyon and Hockney’s life and love of California. Who is David Hockney? Born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, in 1937, Hockney attended the Royal…
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Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures) is one of David Hockney’s most renowned paintings, which combines two of his most common motifs: the male figure and the swimming pool. In this article, Singulart discusses the story behind this masterpiece and its place in the context of Hockney’s life and career. Who is David Hockney? Born in Bradford, West…
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Renoir’s Large Nude is one of his many paintings that explore the motif of the female nude and in which he combined a variety of classical influences to shape his composition. In this article, Singulart explores the artist’s life and discusses the Large Nude. Who was Pierre-Auguste Renoir? Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) was a French painter and founder of the Impressionist…
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In Girls at the Piano, Renoir depicts an idealized image of modern bourgeois life and displays his talent for painting the female figure. In this article, Singulart discusses the artist’s life and his mature style exemplified in this work. Who was Pierre-Auguste Renoir? Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) was a French painter and founder of the Impressionist movement. He is particularly renowned…
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Max Ernst’s The Robing of the Bride exemplifies the contradictions and complexities of Surrealist painting, simultaneously interwoven with autobiographical detail. In this article, Singulart considers this masterpiece by Max Ernst in the context of his life and Surrealism. Who was Max Ernst? Max Ernst (1891-1976) was a key figure of the Dada and Surrealist movements in the early 20th century.…
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Max Ernst’s Europe After the Rain II conjures up a surreal, apocalyptic landscape that seems to reflect his own personal horror at the wars through which he lived and fought. In this article, Singulart takes a closer look at Max Ernst’s life and examines Europe After the Rain II as well as his experimental techniques. What is happening in Europe…
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Max Ernst’s The Antipope is a surreal figurative work that exemplifies his fantastical surrealist style and also represents aspects of his tumultuous personal life. In this article, Singulart investigates the life of Max Ernst and the meaning behind the singular work that is The Antipope. Who was Max Ernst? Max Ernst (1891-1976) was a key figure of the Dada and…
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James Ensor’s Christ’s Entry into Brussels is one of his most famous works, painted during his obsession with religious themes and is considered a precursor to expressionism and of significant influence on many modern works of art since. In this article, Singulart examines the life of James Ensor and the meaning of Christ’s Entry into Brussels as well as its…
