Edouard Cortes was born in 1882 in France and came from a family of painters. His father, Antonio, was a Spanish court painter, and Edouard exhibited a passion and talent for art at an early age. He became famous for his paintings of Paris, capturing many sights through the seasons during his prolific working life. His beautiful work embraced impressionist brushstrokes and a bright palette. He was an in-demand painter until his death in 1969.
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20 Stunning Works of Impressionist Art From Alfred Sisley!
Though Alfred Sisley gained little fame during his life, this 19th century impressionist artist painted landscapes with the most celebrated artists in Paris.
Inflatable Dinosaurs Light Up the Streets of Paris
Travel to this mesmerizing outdoor light exhibition in Jardin des Plantes in Paris.
The Beauty of Mary Cassatt's Impressionist Paintings...
American painter Mary Cassatt beautifully captured the inner lives of French women in the 19th century.
A Side Of the Louvre You Never Thought to Look For
The Louvre is the treasure of Paris, and filled with hundreds of thousands of smaller, but equally incredible treasures to fill you with awe
Edgar Degas, One of the Most Brilliant French Painters
Edgar Degas was a renowned impressionist and realist painter in 19 century France who created some truly incredible masterpieces
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What It Truly Means To Perform on Disney on Ice
Behind the scenes footage of Disney on Ice and the work of figure skaters
David Cox - One of the Greatest English Landscape Painters
Enjoy the artworks of David Cox, one of the greatest English landscape painters.
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This Incredible Dance Blew Away Everyone!
This is the Maayas dance troupe, and their coordination and precise movement a total delight to watch.
Here Are the Absolute Best Flower Paintings Ever Created
Flower painting has a long history in fine art. To see the highlights of this genre, read this article about world-famous floral still lifes.
Renaissance-Man Raphael Was an Incredible Genius...
Did you know that Renaissance master, Raphael, died at the tender age of 37? How he could produce such a library of masterpieces is truly astonishing!
This Is How 11 Ancient Roman Ruins Looked Like In the Past
Very little of ancient Rome remained to this day, but here is a wonderful reconstruction of some of the most famous sighs.
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This Genius Magician Just Lost Control of His Legs!
This French illusionist totally took me by a surprise! This is a visual display of uncanny excellence and mystery.
Feast Your Eyes on 10 Masterpieces by Norman Rockwell
Norman Rockwell was a famous 20th century American painter. Here are 10 of his best paintings.
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A Heavenly Number Steered by Our Favorite André Rieu!
This is surely one of Andre Rieu's finest musical moments...
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Unbelievable Talent: 5 Unforgettable Dance Performances
Although these dance performances are from different genres, they all have one thing in common: the wow factor. These talented dancers will leave you in awe...
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Immerse Yourself In the Evocative Tunes of the Cello Song
Listen to this magical and unforgettable rendition of the famous Cello Song by J.S. Bach.
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This Human Tower Is An Incredible Acrobatic Performance
An astounding acrobatic performance I can't stop watching.
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Rocco Granata & André Rieu in a Lively Rendition of Macarena
The band, the crowd, the dancing... this live performance of Macarena by Rocco Granata and Andre Rieu should be seen by everyone!
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This Seductive and Seamless Salsa Routine Is Jaw-Dropping
Katee Shean and Joshua Allen are incredibly-talented salsa dancers. Watch what they can do in this truly jaw-dropping salsa routine.
These Gorgeous Paintings Are the Soul of the Victorian Era
The Pre-Raphaelites were a close-knit group of Victorian painters who shared big ideas about art and literature. Here are 18 of their greatest works.
20 Works of Street Art that Send a Message to the World
This collection features some of the best street art that appeared in 2015 - perhaps you may have seen some of these works of art walking in the streets.
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This Orchestra is Like Nothing You've Seen Before...
Presenting you The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, as they play one timeless and unexpected soundtrack. Give them a listen!
Treat Your Eyes to 10 Gorgeous Spanish Paintings!
Spain played a major role in the history of Western art. Here are 10 famous Spanish painters and their masterpieces.
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These Dancers & Acrobats Put On an Incredible Show
These two dancers slash acrobats are beyond amazing...
13 Lovely, Moving & Detailed Pencil Lead Sculptures
Check out the beautiful tiny and highly detailed sculptures artist Jasenko Đorđević carves out of pencil lead.
Amazing! Who Knew Spilled Coffee Could Create Great Art?
Amazing! This Italian artist uses spilled coffee to create stunning pieces of art. Check out some of her work here!
21 Indescribably Beautiful Buildings Around the World
Just like famous architectural masterpieces, such as the Eiffel Tower or Taj Mahal, these mesmerizing but often overlooked buildings deserve to be renowned.
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This Tiny Hyper-Flexible Contortionist Will Blow Your Mind
This hyper-flexible contortionist is only ten years old, and can twist and bend her body into practically any position imaginable. View her performance here.
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This Magician's Illusions Will Leave You Stumped
In this video, Ivan Netcheporenko entertains his audience with some brilliant illusions.
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The Bolshoi Ballet Group Have Done It Again!
If you love ballet, then we have one marvelous treat in store for you!
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Amazing! This Dance is Still Mind-Blowing 76 Years Later!
From the powerful voice of Cab Calloway to the masterful moves of the Nicholas brothers, this fantastic performance continues to hold its own, over 75 years later.
MUSIC BOX: These Songs Influenced Entire Generations...
Some songs just tend to stick in the collective consciousness and influence a generation, changing the world forever. Here are 10 of the most influential.
This Is What the City of Rome Looked Like 1700 Years Ago
A full model of the ancient city of Rome that took 36 years to complete
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Watch as Andre Riéu Orchestras a Powerful O Fortuna
Watch another incredible rendition of a classical favorite by the great andre riéu.
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This Performance Requires Incredible Skill and Strength!
2 Incredible Acrobats put on a phenomenal show!
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You've Never Heard Ave Maria Sung Like This Before
Martin Hurkens voice is absolutely incredible. Check it out here.
These Gorgeous Glass Terrariums Have Entire Worlds in Them
The two artists behind these stunning terrariums create entire worlds encapsulated in glass jars, bottles, and other glass vessels
Ancient History Comes to Life With These Reconstructions
Take a look at these amazing reconstructions of the faces of famous people from ancient Greece and Rome.
These Creative Snow Sculptures Will Blow Your Mind
Winter is the time to head to the backyard and create something unique with snow. Take some inspiration from these people.
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Astounding Dancers: Martin and Marielle!
One of the best dance acts we've seen on Britain's Got Talent, watch how Martin throws Marielle around like a rag doll in this incredible routine!
The Most Famous Masterpieces of Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci is widely held to be the greatest visual artist and all-round renaissance man in human history. Here are his 10 most famous art works.
This Artist Turned Her Unique Paper Art Into a Living
Portuguese artist Sena Runa's beautiful paper quilling art has resulted in her amassing a staggering 100,000 followers. Take a look at her unique work here.
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Here's One Magic Trick That's Totally Bizarre...
Watch in awe as the incredible magician Brian Bushwood performs an outstanding magic trick called 'Psychic Surgery'.
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Incredible Trapeze Performance by Duo Artemiev
these dual performers, the 'Duo Artemiev', offer a great trapeze number which is both beautiful and impressive, not to mention their original invention. It is a graceful, gentle and fascinating performance!
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Watch the André Rieu Full Dublin Concert!
Enjoy 2 hours with one of the best classical musician hosts and conductors: André Rieu in Dublin.
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Have Some Fun With an Incredible Mariachi Performance
Stop your daily routine for a moment and go on a journey to magical Mexico through uplifting music.
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