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Van Eyck's Arnolfini Portrait
Van Eyck's 'Arnolfini Portrait' (1434): Bruges couple depicted in oil; renowned for detail and controversy.
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The 'Ambassadors'
National Gallery's striking art: ambassadors, objects, skull. Signifies duality of life, death, science, art, and power.
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Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers': iconic, expressive series; unique compositions and colors; inspired generations.
SUNFLOWERS Vincent van Gogh
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Turner's 'The Fighting Temeraire': retired warship towed up Thames. Praised for use of light and color.
The Fighting Temeraire
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The Virgin of the Rocks Leonardo da Vinci
Masterpiece with Virgin Mary, Jesus, angel & John the Baptist. 2 versions in Louvre & Nat. Gallery.
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Turner's 'Rain, Steam, and Speed': train speeding over Thames, evokes Industrial Revolution's thrill.
Rain, train and speed the great western
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Velázquez's 'The Rokeby Venus': erotic artwork of Venus and maid. Controversial debut in London's National Gallery.
The Toilet of Venus
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Rousseau's 1891 "Surprised!" features a jungle scene with a tiger and a sleeping woman. Notable naïve art.
Surprised! Henri Rousseau
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Titian's "Bacchus and Ariadne" depicts the Greek myth with vibrant colors and dramatic composition.
Bacchus and Ariadne Titian
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John Constable's 'The Hay Wain': iconic 1821 rural landscape featuring wagon crossing stream in foreground.
The Hay Wain John Constable
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