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Edgar Allan Poe's Thoughtful Quotes for a Brighter Life

Edgar Allan Poe is one of the most celebrated writers of the 19th century. His works have stood the test of time and continue to captivate readers with their haunting and macabre themes.

Even The Most Famous Artists Had to Start Somewhere...

Stephen," 1625 Edvard Munch, "The Sick Child," 1885 Edgar Degas, "The Bellelli Family," 1858 Jackson Pollock, "Mural," 1943 Sandro Botticelli, "Fortitude," 1470 Even The Most Famous Artists Had to Start Somewhere... art, photos, artist, history, paintings, famous What turns a starting artist into a

Famous Beach Paintings That Capture Those Warm Summer Days

“Beach Scene” by Edgar Degas, 1877 Image source: Wikimedia Commons French impressionist artist Edgar Degas (1834–1917) preferred to call himself a “Realist” or “Independent” and was one of the most influential painters of his time.

The Artist and The Horse: 10 Stunning Works of Art

Edgar Degas, At the Races, 1869 Degas/Wiki Commons In this painting, Degas incorporates many different styles of painting into one portrait. As you can see the landscape is notable, but it is not overwhelming.

Some of the Greatest Sculptors in History and Their Works

Edgar Degas (1834-1917) and Little Dancer Aged Fourteen (1878-1881) cea +/ Flickr (left) Degas wasn’t particularly known as a sculptor in his lifetime, and most people recognize him as a French Impressionist artist, and not a sculptor, but his work titled "Little Dancer Aged Fourteen" actually revolutionized

A Thanksgiving Poem to Set the Family in the Right Mood

This poem by Edgar Allen Guest captures the spirit of the holiday family gathering so accurately: the feast that's on the table, the warm familial sentiments, and the home we're so thankful for.

Photos Of Famous Artists’ Muses Alongside Their Portraits

She also modeled for Edgar Degas and Alfred Stevens, although Manet's 2 works portraying her nude like Olympia (1863) (right) are definitely the most famous and scandalous ones. Jane Avril was a French can-can dancer and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's inspiration, for which she is most famous today.

These Classic Paintings Will Always Be Remembered

"The Dance Foyer at the Opera on the Rue Le Peletier" by Edgar Degas (1872) Degas’s pictures of ballet dancers are always a pleasure to look at, particularly the rehearsal scenes.

15 Incredible Paintings That Every Art Lover Must Know...

"The Dance Foyer at the Opera on the Rue Le Peletier" by Edgar Degas (1872) Degas’s pictures of ballet dancers are always a pleasure to look at, particularly the rehearsal scenes.

15 Incredible Paintings That Every Art Lover Must Know...

"The Dance Foyer at the Opera on the Rue Le Peletier" by Edgar Degas (1872) Degas’s pictures of ballet dancers are always a pleasure to look at, particularly the rehearsal scenes.

Discover the Art of Paul Signac, the Father of Pointillism

This gave young Signac the opportunity to grow up treading the same streets as Claude Monet and Edgar Degas , and be one of the first spectators of their new masterpieces. Port-en-Bessin (1883) There’s a funny story in Signac’s early biography that wonderfully describes the spirit of his youth.

Trying To Lose Weight? This Comic Will Set You Straight!

Drawn by Gavin Aung Than and based on a poem by Edgar Albert Guest, this great work is capable of motivating even the most stubborn of souls!

25 Feats of Engineering that Leave Everyone Amazed

[related_articles] [related_articles] Submitted by user: Edgar V.A. The Most Amazingly Engineered Structures science, technology, engineering The amount of planning and sheer brain power it took to design and execute these structures, proving once again that there are true geniuses out there.

Famous Female Artists Every Art Lover Must Know

In Paris, Mary befriended Edgar Degas and joined the Impressionists. Mary Cassatt is most well-known for her airy and soft painting style, and her everyday scenes depicting women, children, and women in the role of the mother and caretaker.

The Greatest Unsolved Puzzles in History

What Happened to Edgar Allen Poe? Edgar Allan Poe, circa 1849. (Image source: Wikimedia Commons ) Edgar Allen Poe was a famous American writer who died at age 40 in 1849 under mysterious circumstances.

10 Famous American Artists Everyone Should Know

The famous American painter trained in Paris, the epicenter of Impressionist art, and was friends with Edgar Degas. Mary Cassatt is most well-known for her airy and soft painting style and the portrayal of everyday scenes of children and women in the role of the caretaker.

These Animals Can Teach Us a Thing or Two About Love

We loved with a love that was more than love - Edgar Allan Poe 9. We are born of love; Love is our mother - Rumi 10. A gentle heart is tied with an easy thread - George Herbert 11. Love's greatest gift is its ability to make everything it touches sacred - Barbara de Angelis 12.

18 Moments of History that Shed Light On Different Times

Laurel and Hardy along with Edgar Kennedy in a deleted movie scene - 1928. 11. Mark Twain on a rocking chair in his balcony next to his beloved cat Dublin, in New Hampshire - 1906. 12. Holiday shopping in New York - 1939. 13. The construction of the Statue of Liberty in Paris - 1881. 14.