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17 Charming Artworks and Famous Paintings of Winslow Homer

This is what Winslow Homer (1836 – 1910) had said to one of his dealers once. Back then Homer wasn’t well known. In the years to come, however, his words came true and the American artist went on to become one of the greatest maritime painters of all time.

10 of the Most Famous Dog Paintings Throughout History

Hunters in the Snow” by Pieter Bruegel the Elder, 1565 “A Couple of Foxhounds” by George Stubbs, 1792 “The Dog” by Francisco de Goya, 1819 – 1823 “Little Girl in a Blue Armchair” by Mary Cassatt, 1878 “A Jack In Office” by Sir Edwin Landseer, 1830 “Hunting Dogs in Boat (Waiting for the Start)” by Winslow Homer

The Toys Of Children Around the World!

Abel – Nopaltepec, Mexico Elene – Tiblisi, Georgia Ralf – Riga, Latvia Niko – Homer, Alaska Reanya – Sepang, Malaysia Jaqueline – Manila, Philippines Kalesi – Viseisei, Fiji Islands Davide – La Valletta, Malta Watcharapom – Bangkok, Thailand \ Stella – Montecchio, Italy Noel – Dallas, Texas Orly-Brownsville

Language History: The Origins of 7 Common Phrases

In Natural History, Pliny writes about a miniature version of Homer’s The Iliad, written in a font so small that the whole book could fit inside... a nutshell.

Read Quotes From the Authors Who Knew Writing Best

." - Homer 5. "We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospect." - Anaïs Nin [related_articles] 6. "Write what should not be forgotten." - Isabel Allende 7. 

12 Artworks by J.M.W. Turner That Are Worth Adoring

When we talk of famous watercolor artists who left an indelible mark in the history of the medium, a few names instantly pop up in our minds - John Singer Sargent, Winslow Homer , John James Audubon , and Thomas Moran, to name a few.

Month of Love: Famous and Beautiful Paintings of Love

This exquisite Renaissance piece was unusual for the time, as it was inspired by an ancient Homeric poem. Botticelli modeled Venus after local beauty Simonetta Cattaneo Vespucci, a married lady, with whom Botticelli was rumored to be in love.

This Is What the City of Rome Looked Like 1700 Years Ago

Source: Source: Jean-Pierre Dalbéra The second legend states that the city was founded by Aeneas, the leader of the Trojan diaspora after the fall of Troy as described in Homer’s Iliad.

Ancient History Comes to Life With These Reconstructions

The famous poet Homer Image source: Alessandro Tomasi 11. Egyptian ruler Cleopatra Image source: Alessandro Tomasi See Also: Artist Creates Actual Photographs of Historical Figures 12. Greek philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras Image source: Alessandro Tomasi 13. 

7 Ancient Helmets That Will Blow Your Mind

You can find descriptions of the type of mask in Homer's Iliad , a canonic ancient Greek epic text. 6. Bronze Age Horned Helmet Source Another helmet from the Bronze Age, this one is 3,000 years old!

7 Historical Facts That Aren't Actually True

The Trojan Horse didn’t exist Other than Homer's The Iliad and Virgil's The Aeneid, there are no sources that tell us anything about the Trojan War. This led to numerous myths and legends sticking to the story.

Reviving Classic Legends: Howard Pyle's Timeless Paintings

For example, his Revolutionary War imagery was influenced by the work of French academic artist Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier, while his depictions of contemporary American life were inspired by fellow American artist Winslow Homer, whom he greatly admired.