Gilbert Stuart tartly maintained that “no one would paint history who could do a portrait,” but as the chief depicter of George Washington, he showed that to paint portraits is often to paint great ...

For centuries portrait painting has emphasized the sitter’s splendor and status, but Yeo preferred an expressionistic touch as the uniform’s warm crimson tones bleed out, shrouding every inch of the ...

The Elmhurst History Museum will this week unveil a 160-year old portrait with remarkable historic significance for Elmhurst, in part because of its subject but also because of the reputation of the ...

When respected cultural advocate Gloria D. Hall was honored with an arts and humanities award in a ceremony at Mechanics Hall in 2004, she expressed her gratitude and appreciation. Then, looking up ...

What’s the deal with Leonardo’s harpsichord-viola? Why were Impressionists obsessed with the color purple? Art Bites brings you a surprising fact, lesser-known anecdote, or curious event from art ...

A funerary portrait from Roman Egypt, featuring a strikingly modern-looking male subject with piercing hazel eyes and graying hair, sold for more than double its high estimate on Thursday during ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An art handler views Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer by Gustav Klimt during a press preview at Sotheby’s in New York City on Nov. 7.

The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery will celebrate Women’s History Month with a free, all-ages festival and in-person and online programs and exhibitions. March kicks off with the annual Women ...