A Portrait by Thomas Lawrence
Elaine Stainton chronicles the life of the English painter Thomas Lawrence and examines his portrait of Miss Mary-Anne Capel, later Lady Carrington.
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The End of the Spanish Silver Fleet
Elaine Stainton discusses Nicholas Pocock's depiction of the 1804 Battle of Cape Santa Maria, which brought an end to Spain's annual treasure fleet from the Americas.
Three Faces of George Romney: The Evolution of a Portraitist
Specialist Elaine Stainton examines three portraits that demonstrate Romney's evolving style during distinct periods of his career.
Auguste Rodin's 'The Kiss'
Specialist Elaine Stainton discusses an important bronze cast of Rodin's iconic sculpture that will be auctioned on November 9.
A Monumental Draped Goddess: Aphrodite of the Gardens
Elaine Stainton discusses an important Roman marble figure of Aphrodite from the first century AD.
Dwarfs in European Art
Elaine Stainton discusses depictions of little people in Old Master paintings and examines two 18th century works by Italian artist Enrico Albrici.
John Hoppner: British Portraitist
Elaine Stainton chronicles the life of the famed painter and examines two portraits from the Estate of A. Edward Allinson, Palm Beach.
Leon Bakst: Visual Poet of the Ballets Russes
Elaine Stainton discusses the legendary Russian designer and the dazzlingly exotic costume designs he created for Diaghilev's Ballets Russes.
St. Catherine & the Wheel
Elaine Stainton examines three depictions of St. Catherine of Alexandria and her attribute, the torturous instrument now known as the Catherine Wheel.
Two Views of Venus
Elaine Stainton discusses two images of the ancient goddess of love -- one embodying deeply-felt passion and tragic loss, the other motherly love, generosity and humor.
Baroque Visions of Ancient Heroes: Hercules and Atalanta
Elaine Stanton examines three works by 17th century artists who were inspired by Classical myths of two of the ancient world's greatest heroes.
The Art of Grisaille
Elaine Stainton discusses genre of painting in shades of gray and examines examples of grisaille collected by Joseph Cicio.
John Singer Sargent: A Portrait of a Friend
Elaine Stainton profiles the American portraitist whom Auguste Rodin dubbed “the Van Dyck of our time.“
Wolf Kahn and the Dynamics of Color
Elaine Stainton shares her memories of working with the artist and examine two early 1970s paintings from a Private Collection.
The Elegant Realism of Henri Fantin-Latour
Elaine Stainton chronicles the life of Henri Fantin-Latour and examines a 1903 floral still life from the Collection of Dorothea Benton Frank.
Eugène Boudin and Impressionism
Elaine Stainton profiles the French landscape painter Eugène Boudin and a bustling market scene he painted circa 1888-95.
The Father of Couture
Elaine Stainton profiles the legendary couturier Charles Frederick Worth, who dominated French dressmaking in the late 19th century, and examines an 1893 portrait to be offered on June 3.
Allegories from Antwerp
Elaine Stainton examines two fascinating allegorical paintings created in Antwerp during the 16th and 17th centuries to be offered in the June 3 auction.
Delacroix
Elaine Stainton examines an early portrait in the October 31 Old Master Paintings auction by Eugène Delacroix, who is the subject of a major exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
The River Thames
Elaine Stainton examines three 18th century views of the Thames and discusses the influence that Venetian artist Canaletto's residency in London had on English depictions of the great river.
A Boy in Hunter's Dress
Elaine Stainton examines a 17th century portrait of an aristocratic boy by Dutch artist Jacques Vaillant.
Unbelievable Gentlemen and Marvelous Ladies
Elaine Stainton profiles the Incroyables and Merveilleuses, whose extreme fashions startled and amused late 18th century France.
Jean Metzinger: Two Sides of a Cubist
Elaine Stainton profiles Jean Metzinger and examines two of his works to be offered on November 15.
George Romney: Master Portraitist
Elaine Stainton profiles two works by one of the great society portrait painters of Georgian England.
A Fascination for Detail
Elaine Stainton profiles a selection of Old Master paintings and drawings in The Eileen and Herbert C. Bernard Collection.
The Venetian Veduta
Elaine Stainton examines classic views of Venice from The Eileen & Herbert C. Bernard Collection
Fernand Léger: Romance of the Machine
Elaine Stainton profiles French artist Fernand Léger and his works on paper in The Eileen & Herbert C. Bernard Collection
A Work by Jacques Stella: Master of Oil on Stone
Jacques Stella (1596-1657) became famous for his diminutive oil paintings executed on stone. Specialist Elaine Stainton profiles the French artist and his exquisite work that attracted the patronage of Cosimo de’ Medici, Pope Urban VIII and Louis XIII of France.
German Expressionism & the “New Objectivity”
Taking root at the turn of the 20th century, German Expressionism rejected the traditional goal of depicting reality in favor of portraying deeper psychological complexities and political truths. Artists often utilized bold color, texture and abstraction to incite an emotional response from their viewers, thus tapping into the volatility that defined German society through the Weimar era. Director of Paintings Elaine Stainton provides insights into this influential philosophy and its leading artists.