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Only 2 more weeks till Valentine's Day! Here's an elegant 1913 dance painting by Marie Laurencin.

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Born today in 1912 in Cody, Wyoming, despite a wracked life he opened art (and us) to new avenues of positive energy. Let's celebrate with him vigor, color, and joy!

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This month is named for Janus, the two-headed Roman god. Why? Because it bridges both the past and coming year. This classic bust is in the Summer Garden is St. Petersburg.

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Watching Washington....
(by Daniel Chester French)

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Street Art: Just blocks from our Capitol, BLM. Yes, indeed.

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Elisabetta Sirani, born today in 1638 in Bologna, not only painted like this but also supported her family with a prestigious art school. Dying under mysterious circumstances at 27, she received a spectacular funeral from a city which adored her.

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How will we finish this portrait of us (yes, I mean the whole U.S. of us) after yesterday? Gilbert Stuart's famous unfinished portrait.

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Neil Welliver's 2005 "Birches," some deep winter deep quiet for us as our year becomes a shadow itself....

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Here's an early gift for you, a drop-dead gorgeous Nativity (1475) for Christmas Eve 2020 from Hugo Van der Goes. The kings ARE coming, but way in the background. MERRY CHRISTMAS! And if you don't celebrate Christmas, at least please join in celebrating NEW HOPE (the year 2021)!

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Ground-breaking Black artist Henry Ossawa Tanner's "Annunciation" shows Mary all alone with the news. Tanner omits Gabriel, the messenger, for unusual dramatic (and gorgeous) effect.

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May this lively burst from Barcelona-Born today (1923) abstract artist Antoni Tapies bring you joy, energy, and hope in this last 2020 month of the pandemic. He created jubilation every day.

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Luscious! Check out her robe! How does Bernini make Carrara marble look like whipped cream? The great Italian sculptor's birthday's today (1598). Here's his St. Theresa in Ecstasy.

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This is singer Dinah Washington, from Faith Ringgold's famous "Flying Home" subway mural in NYC. (OK, it's also the cover image for my award-winning new book, which makes a GREAT Christmas present for teens to Young Adults to anyone!) Any way, enjoy! #faithringgold #art #harlem

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Famed wax artist Marie Tussaud was born today, 1761. She offered the average person up close meets with major figures from history. She narrowly escaped the guillotine during the Reign of Terror. They shaved her head; they had everything ready before her last-minute reprieve....

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To brighten your day, a detail from the painting SUNDAY MORNING by Giorgio Cavallon (1904-89), pioneer Abstract Expressionist and gentle, thoughtful soul. #giorgiocavallon #arthistory #abstractexpressionism #art

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Just one of many fabulous outdoor murals by David Fichter in the Boston area. He galvanizes young and old to actually paint these celebrations of diverse communities getting together on otherwise blank, abandoned walls, like this one in a parking lot. #murals #davidfichter

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Happy, happy B'day to the most famous of all the popular French Impressionists, Claude Monet. Isn't this bright vision a hopeful sign for us in this dark time? Thank you, M. Monet! #monet #impressionism

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Today's the birthday of 19th Century Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen, whom Denmark so loved it built a museum just for him in Copenhagen! Here are his "Three Graces." #thorvaldsen #copenhagen #thorvanldsensmusuem

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On Veterans' Day, it's appropriate to honor veteran-artist Sam Maloof (World War II), with one of his graceful signature rockers. #sammaloof #veteran #arthistory #furniture #chairs

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Robert Frank's birthday today (1924). He explored the United States, evident and hidden, as few before or since. Here is one of his most famous images. #robertfrank #arthistory #photos