Posts Tagged: Painting

Boutet de Monvel self portrait Boutet de Monvel at Sotheby’s

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   8 Comments
Today continues the story of Paris and Art Deco with the work of fascinating artist Bernard Boutet de Monvel, whose art is the subject of a Sotheby’s Auction in Paris on April 5th and 6th. I first became acquainted with the work of Boutet de Monvel from the portrait of Le Maharadjah d’Indore which graces the cover of a favorite book, Made for Maharajas.…
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Penny Ashford Spirit of Water The Spirit of Water at the Antiques and Artisan Center

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   2 Comments
I have written many times about one of my favorite local haunts. The Antique and Artisan Center in Stamford is a not-so-secret source for all manner of wonderful antiques, accessories and vintage finds for your home. And for the next few weeks, it is also a destination for contemporary art.…
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Fortuny y Madrazo | An Artistic Legacy

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Stacey Bewkes   •   13 Comments
It wasn’t until I saw the exhibit Fortuny y Madrazo: An Artistic Legacy at the Queen Sofia Spanish Institute that I realized what an incredibly rich family history was behind this legendary talent. While we think of Fortuny as a name primarily associated with Venice, it is actually the strength of his familial Spanish heritage that fueled his passions.…
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