Month: June 2026
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Horace Knowles
Horace J Knowles was a British writer and illustrator active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for his illustrations for fairland and fairy tales, as well as biblical illustrations and pieces to accompany poetry. He worked in black and white, in a style that shows the influence of Art Nouveau as well…
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Eye Candy for the Summer Solstice: Waterfall in Summer Mountains
Waterfall in Summer Mountains, Nakabayashi Chikuto, hanging scroll, ink and color on silk, 50 x 17 inches (126 x 43 cm), in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. 19th century (Edo period) Japanese artist Nakabayashi Chikuto paints a beautifully subtle and evocative mountain scene with a strong, eye-leading composition. My eye goes to…