Portraits of a Queen
From regal paintings to punk collages, images of Elizabeth II have alternately humanised and glorified her.
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Albert Bierstadt unveiled the epic vistas of the American West
The German-born painter cast light on the extraordinary beauty of his adopted homeland.
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Eric Ravilious’s visions of war and peace in England
The artist, who died 80 years ago, aged 39, found a bucolic beauty even in military action.
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Carl Blechen’s barren expanses let nature speak for itself
In his short life, the painter brought the mystical visions of German Romanticism back on to solid foundations.
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The best art exhibitions of summer 2022
What to see in the UK this summer: from a famous Picasso portrait to an exploded garden shed.
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How Patrick Nasmyth brought Dutch mastery to Scottish art
The Edinburgh-born painter overcame physical disabilities to model himself on the landscapists of the Dutch golden age.
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Do “great artists” really “steal”?
A new exhibition exploring how Ingres’ Madame Moitessier inspired Picasso raises questions around art and the anxiety of influence
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The conservative case for returning the Benin bronzes to Nigeria
By looting the artefacts, British colonial forces stripped them from the cultural context that gave them value.
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