#romantic paintings

[depraved-raven]

“till death do us part,

they say.

i say,

i will love you till this life to the next.

and if next life won't grace me with you, i will still love you till the next one, and the next, and the next, till death finally give up on us."

- cynthia go // till death give up on us [62/365]

[skelecha1rs]

Chivalry, Sir Frank Dicksee (1886-87)

[canterai]

Andare verso la natura con onestà di cuore e camminare con lei, laboriosamente e fiduciosamente.

[vox-anglosphere]

The romantic ruins of Tintern Abbey have inspired poets & painters.

[pmamtraveller]

IVAN AIVAZOVSKY THE MARINE ARTIST

Ivan Aivazovsky's maritime subjects are powerful, iconic, and romantic depictions of the late Russian Empire naval prowesses. Over half of his 6,000 paintings are maritime subjects, showcasing his mastery of marine art.

Aivazovsky's technique was shaped by his early teacher Philippe Tanneur and later influenced by European Romanticism. His paintings feature a mix of academic discipline and Romanticism, with a focus on capturing the dynamic movement of the sea and the light that interacts with it.

Aivazovsky was influenced by European Romantic painters like William Turner and Claude Lorrain. He also drew inspiration from his own experiences at sea and his Armenian heritage. His works include seascapes, battle scenes, and portraits, showcasing his versatility as an artist.

Aivazovsky's paintings are known for their realism and attention to detail. He was able to capture the movement and texture of the sea, as well as the light and colors of the sky, in a way that was both dramatic and beautiful.

Aivazovsky's marine art has had a lasting impact on the art world. His paintings continue to be admired and studied today, and he is considered one of the greatest masters of marine art.

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Paintings that might portray the tragic love story of Padmé and Anakin

"Romeo and Juliet" by Frank Dicksee (1884)

The tragic love story of Shakespeare's adored couple, Romeo and Juliet, is captured in this painting. Like Anakin and Padmé, Romeo and Juliet face obstacles and societal constraints that threaten to tear them apart. The painting depicts their tender and forbidden love, similar to that of Anakin and Padmé.

"The Kiss" by Francesco Hayez (1859)

This romantic painting depicts a passionate kiss between two lovers amidst a dramatic backdrop. The ferocious embrace and the strong bond that connects the two figures recall the forbidden love that blazed between Anakin and Padmé.

"The Meeting on the Turret Stairs" by Frederic William Burton (1864)

This artwork depicts a secret rendezvous between two lovers on a staircase. The composition and the emotional intensity of the figures reflect the hidden and forbidden nature of Anakin and Padmé's relationship.

"The Lovers" by René Magritte (1928)

In this surrealist artwork, a cloth conceals the faces of a couple that are locked in a passionate embrace. It symbolizes the hidden nature of Anakin and Padmé's relationship, since the rules set forth by the Jedi Order forbid them to express their love. Furthermore, they have to remain secretive as to avoid any dangers that may arise from it.

"The Birth of Venus" by Sandro Botticelli (1485–1486)

While not directly depicting the love story of Anikin and Padmé, this Renaissance masterpiece represents the birth of beauty and love. The ethereal and romantic quality of the painting reflects the beauty, enchantment, and allure of Padmé.

Y.M.

[cinderellaheist]

Arrangement of Objects by Sherrie Wolf Plums at Yosemite by Sherrie Wolf

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Palette of Eugene Delacroix

Eugène Delacroix, Seated Figure in Turkish Costume (Possibly Monsieur J. B. Pierret), circa 1825.

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[northernxxxlights]

The Love Potion - Mihály von Zichy

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Mihály Zichy: 'Erzsébet királyné Deák Ferenc ravatalánál' [Queen Elisabeth by the funeral bier of Ferenc Deák] (1877)

This painting has been restored after many years of not being on display, and can be found at the Royal Palace of Gödöllő in Gödöllő, Hungary.

[skelecha1rs]

Details of the painting 'The Soul of the Rose', John William Waterhouse (1903)

[pfalztexter]

Nymphen und Satyr

William Adolphe Bouguereau: Nymphen und Satyr (1873)

"Das Bild gelangte nach seiner ersten Ausstellung in Paris direkt nach Amerika, wo es allein durch Reproduktionen und eine veröffentlichte Strichzeichnung an Bekanntheit gewann, als es, in einer New Yorker Hotelbar ausgestellt, zur Sensation wurde. Die Strafverfolgung durch einen gesetzlichen Sittenwächter machte es erst recht berühmt.[5]

1942 wurde es von Robert Sterling Clark erworben und ist heute im Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute in Williamstown (Massachusetts) ausgestellt, galt davor aber 40 Jahre lang als verschollen, weil ein Käufer die damals als anrüchig geltende Darstellung vor der Öffentlichkeit wegsperrte." (Quelle)

Georg Schumann, op. 3 (a) Tanz der Nymphen und Satyrn, Orchesterstück aus „Amor und Psyche“:

[pmamtraveller]

THE ANATOMY LESSON OF DR. NICHOLAS TULP, (1632) by REMBRANDT VAN RIJN

In this pyramid composition, seven disheveled men in crisp white shirts are staring at a man named Dr. Tulp, who is lecturing on anatomy. Dr. Tulp has complete control of the right-hand side of the picture, and he is demonstrating on a man's dead body. The arrangement of parts is very well planned, and the dead man's angle and size draw the viewer's gaze to the center.

The work portrays the annual anatomy lesson in January, which was a major event for all of the city's senators and burgomasters as well as aldermen. In addition to the curators, rectors of the university were also present, along with a large number of students and professors. The general public bought tickets to sit in the rear row of the benches.y

The group portrait was a Dutch tradition; it was a way of documenting and honoring the officers of guilds or other organizations. The cost and composition were usually the same for six to twenty people. In this painting, Rembrandt’s carefully painted and illuminated faces stare at the body or stare out at the viewer, establishing their sense of meaning and belonging.

The scene is very staged and dramatic as the famous doctor wears his hat to announce his position to the crowd. Rembrandt makes sure that the audience understands the story without any distractions by using only dark or brightly lit colors except for the bleeding left arm which is being cut near the centre of the composition.

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Entrance to Cemetery (1832) Carl Julius von Leypold

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Still Life After Stubbs #2 by Sherrie Wolf Still Life After Stubbs #1 by Sherrie Wolf