PORTRAITS

The Dead Artists Gallery presents “ The Dresden Venus”

“Sleeping Venus – The Dresden Venus”Sleeping Venus ”Dresden Venus” Oil / Canvas, Laid down on Wood Paneling, “Sleeping Venus- The Dresden Venus”This unsigned, early 20th c. student museum copy of Giorgione’s unfinished masterpiece residing in the Dresden Museum was painted c. 1510. It is almost universally accepted as a work started by the Venetian and finished by Titian after Giorgione’s […]
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The Dead Artists Gallery presents “ portrait of Emily”

Affordable Antique Fine Art in the Dead Artists Gallery inventory includes this museum apprentice piece from about 1880 of the portrait of Emily and Laura Anne Calmady painted in 1823 by Sir Thomas Lawrence(British, 1769 – 1830). This is one example of the frame equaling if not exceeding the value of the painting! 39“ x 39“ in original hand carved […]
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The Dead Artists Gallery presents “ Il Cavalier”

Oil on Canvas, “Il Cavaliere”, signed L/R “Carlo Kappo”This Early 20th Century Italian Painting has been Restretched and Conserved. The artist was the mentor of Colorado artist Ed J. Hummer and this painting was given to Hummer by the artist, who inscribed the back of the canvas, “Ed J – May 8, 1961”. 38 1/2 x 31 3/4 in Period […]
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The Dead Artists Gallery presents “ George the Fourth!”

Painted in England, Framed in Belfast, found in Mexico City. Interesting journey for George the Fourth! Museum Apprentice copy of the official portrait done by Sir Thomas Lawrence(1769-1830) between 1822 and 1830 presently hanging in the Royal Portrait Gallery in London, many fascinating explanations present themselves:Was he purchased by a wealthy Mexican Anglophile touring the continent? Or did he hang […]
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