Tate seeks rethink over ‘looted’ Constable seascape– I guess that as prices continue to rise, more people are going to try to get back works that were looted from their families.  It will be interesting to see what the Tate … More…

Was Degas Really an Impressionist?  A new exhibition at the Musée des Impressionnismes in Giverny attempts to answer that question.  Featured are about 80 paintings, drawings, pastels and sculptures from across the globe.  The exhibit runs through July 19.  

Rogier van der Weyden Rarities, Together in Spain – If you happen to be traveling to Spain, here is a little exhibition at the Pardo (which runs through June 28) that you might like to see.  Featured are 19 works by … More…

As Artworks Enter Public Domain, Rules Remain Confusing– Here is a very interesting article, by Nina Siegal, about the confusion surrounding copyright laws — Europe vs. United States.  At some point there needs to be a uniform standard, this just seems … More…

Distractions.  A very recent addition to the available online inventory.  A little gem by the 19th century French artist Georges Croegaert (1848-1923).  

Met to Receive Gift of Japanese Art – another amazing gift lands at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC.  This will make the Met’s collection of Japanese art one of the finest outside of Japan.  In addition, the donor gave … More…

Visita Virtual ‘El canto del cisne. Pinturas académicas del Salón de París. Colecciones Musée D`Orsay’. Del 14 de febrero al 3 de mayo de 2015.  Here is an amazing virtual tour for those who love the 19th century Academics.  Featured, … More…