Painting

In France, teashops were historically frequented more by women whereas coffee shops, or cafés, were more popular with men. Mainly part of upper-cla...

In France, teashops were historically frequented more by women whereas coffee shops, or cafés, were more popular with men. Mainly part of upper-cla...

In France, teashops were historically frequented more by women whereas coffee shops, or cafés, were more popular with men. Mainly part of upper-cla...

In France, teashops were historically frequented more by women whereas coffee shops, or cafés, were more popular with men. Mainly part of upper-cla...

Cheeses are sold in a variety of shapes, from circular and triangular to rectangular. The shape of a cheese section depends on type and even countr...

Fruits were the foundation of dessert in 17th and 18th century France, served as jams and preserves and as the base ingredient in many simple treat...

Among the aristocracy of 17th century France, dessert was known as “le fruit” because it usually consisted of a collection of sweet-tasting fruits ...

Most butterflies fly during the day, whereas most moths fly at night except for a few specific species that also fly during the day. Some species o...

The Universal Larousse was a combined dictionary and encyclopaedia. The dictionary focused on the presentation of French language words with illust...

At least once a year, most birds regrow their feathers to replace old ones that have become tired and unkempt. Especially before the wintertime, bi...

Design from Nouveau Larousse Illustré, an illustrated French dictionary published in 7 volumes. The encyclopaedia contained 7,600 pages, 237,000 ar...

Illustration from Johnson's household book of nature featuring the common bat, vampire bat, dog headed bat, horseshoe bat and Fruit eating bat.

Text on the reverse side:Similar to the Mona Lisa, the portrait by Johannes Vermeer, is reputed for the mysterious manner in which the girl gazes b...

Text on the reverse side:Gilding, the painting and layering of gold accents, was often the final stage of decorating French porcelain. As houses we...

Text on the reverse side:Gilding, the painting and layering of gold accents, was often the final stage of decorating French porcelain. As houses we...

Text on the reverse side:Gilding, the painting and layering of gold accents, was often the final stage of decorating French porcelain. As houses we...

Text on the reverse side:Gilding, the painting and layering of gold accents, was often the final stage of decorating French porcelain. As houses we...

Text on the reverse side:In France, teashops were historically frequented more by women whereas coffee shops, or cafés, were more popular with men....

Text on the reverse side:In France, teashops were historically frequented more by women whereas coffee shops, or cafés, were more popular with men....

Text on the reverse side:In France, teashops were historically frequented more by women whereas coffee shops, or cafés, were more popular with men....

Text on the reverse side:In France, teashops were historically frequented more by women whereas coffee shops, or cafés, were more popular with men....

Text on the reverse side:In France, teashops were historically frequented more by women whereas coffee shops, or cafés, were more popular with men....

Text on the reverse side:In France, teashops were historically frequented more by women whereas coffee shops, or cafés, were more popular with men....

Text on the reverse side:In France, teashops were historically frequented more by women whereas coffee shops, or cafés, were more popular with men....

Text on the reverse side:Fruits were the foundation of dessert in 17th and 18th century France, served as jams and preserves and as the base ingred...

Text on the reverse side:The Universal Larousse was a combined dictionary and encyclopaedia. The dictionary focused on the presentation of French l...

Text on the reverse side:At least once a year, most birds regrow their feathers to replace old ones that have become tired and unkempt. Especially ...

Text on the reverse side:Design from Nouveau Larousse Illustré, an illustrated French dictionary published in 7 volumes. The encyclopaedia containe...

French portrait painter, Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun (1755-1842) portrays Emma, also known as Lady Hamilton, performing the dance of Bacchante. With sh...

English social realist painter and illustrator, Frederick Walker (1840-1875) was born in London and exhibited regularly at the Royal Academy and Ro...

English painter, Frederick George Cotman (1850-1920), born in Ipswich, was a member of the Norwich School of painters although he never lived in No...

English painter, William Holman Hunt (1827-1910), wrote in the Royal Academy Exhibition catalogue that “the scene was painted at Sodom, on the marg...

British painter, Samuel Luke Fildes (1843-1927), was born in Liverpool and studied at South Kensington Art School and Royal Academy Schools. He was...

Painting by Scottish painter Joseph Farquharson (1846-1935). Famous for landscapes, especially those of winter scenes that often include animals, h...

Text on the reverse side:English social realist painter and illustrator, Frederick Walker (1840-1875) was born in London and exhibited regularly at...

Painting by British painter Charles Burton Barber (1845–1894) who gained popularity from painting children and their pets. Several of his paintings...