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This Stunning Artwork Shows the Charm of Rustic Italy

I had never heard of Eugene de Blaas before, but this talented early 20th century Italian artist painted the most beautiful portraits. His colorful works of art have a classical elegance, depicting informal portraits of community and the private lives of women, at work and at leisure.

Who Was Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec?

At the Moulin Rouge, The Dance, oil on canvas, 1890 Early Life Henri Marie Raymond de Toulouse-Lautrec-Monfa was born on the 4th of November, 1864, to an aristocratic family.

Why Tamara de Lempicka Was a Groundbreaking Art Icon

Tamara de Lempicka, 1929, Image Source: Wikimedia Commons The Paris Beginnings De Lempicka made the decision to become a painter in 1919, after the birth of her daughter Maria Krystyna. She began her studies at Académie de la Grande Chaumière with Maurice Denis, and then with André Lhote.

These Beautiful Actresses Became MORE Elegant With Age

We really wish that aging was perceived in terms of its positive results, such as wisdom, elegance, and the refinement of one’s personal style. And we can prove our point, too. Let’s take a look at 14 women who were photographed regularly over the span of their illustrious careers.

These Colorful Paper Portraits are Absolutely Stunning!

Specializing in quilling, Yulia produces elegant paper portraits, mixing geometric and organic forms to create the details in each face. Over the last few years, Yulia has been commissioned to create pieces for dozens of corporate clients from Starbucks to New York Times.

These Intimate Animal Portraits Will Leave You Stunned

De Brazza’s monkey Image source: Pedro Jarque Krebs 14. Toucan Image source: Pedro Jarque Krebs 15. Wolves Image source: Pedro Jarque Krebs Related: Up Close and Personal Under the Sea - Fantastic 16. Scarlet Ibis Image source: Pedro Jarque Krebs 17. 

Amazing Art: 3D Portraits of Underwater Life!

In his series entitled, Alive without breath, Lye paints incredible 3D portraits of undersea creatures onto multiple layers of resin. The technique was inspired by the 3D resin artwork of Japanese artist Riusuke Fukahori.

The Level of Precision In These Portraits Is Incredible!

The artist and illustrator Mostafa Khodeir needs nothing but a ballpoint pen to draw incredible hyper-realistic portraits of historical figures, athletes, animals, and more. The drawings of the talented Cairo-based artist are so detailed and accurate, they can easily be mistaken for photographs.

What An Elegant Way to Help Cancer Patients Cope.

These crowns helps those who have lost their hair to chemotherapy or women who have lost their hair due to other diseases, and gives them more pride in their appearance, from sick to elegant.

Stephanie Rew Creates Lustrous Portraits Dipped in Gold

The artist is deeply inspired by traditional portraits from the Baroque era. “I enjoy bringing classical techniques into the present day. It grounds me as an artist to look back in time and learn,” Rew pointed out in an interview with Beautiful Bizarre Magazine .

Artist Creates Realistic Portraits of Roman Emperors!

Image Source: Daniel Voshart Daniel Voshart, a Toronto-based cinematographer and designer, has created photorealistic portraits of the 54 emperors of the Principate period (27 BC to 285 CE). The period, which began with Augustus, includes some of history’s most infamous rulers.

These Multi Portrait Photos Date Back to the Late 1800s!

In fact, many onlookers, would often part with a dollar and a half, or two dollars for a half dozen of these unusual five-in-one portraits. As impressive as this technology was for it's time, it had all but vanished by the 1950s.

15 Photos of 19th-Century Celebs Alongside Their Portraits

Centuries ago, kings, queens, and other nobility loved getting their portraits done. Apart from demonstrating their power and capturing a likeness, portraits were a way for royalty to shape how they were seen by the public.

These Old Car Ads Are a Mix of Curious, Elegant & Funny

Cadillac Sedan de Ville Cadillacs have always been over the top, and the Sedan de Ville was no exception. Would you have liked that seat for your "Command Performance"?

33 Vibrant Portraits That Prove Beauty Is Everywhere

She wanted portraits of women in their natural environments to show that beauty exists everywhere and not only on runways. She called the project “The Atlas of Beauty”. You can find out more from her Facebook page or tumblr account .