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Everything You Need to Know About The ‘Imposter’ Spinel Gemstone

Until the late 18th century, all red gemstones were simply called rubies. It was only with advances in crystallography and chemistry that spinel was differentiated from true ruby.

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Bouguereau, William Adolphe
Bouguereau, William Adolphe

During the mid-19th century, the French Academy reigned supreme as the m...

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Rockwell, Norman
Rockwell, Norman

"Without thinking too much about it in specific terms, I was showing th...

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INNESS, GEORGE
INNESS, GEORGE

“Never put anything on your canvas that isn't of use, never use a detail...

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Renoir, Pierre-Auguste
Renoir, Pierre-Auguste

Rembrandt, da Vinci, Picasso, Renoir...The difference between artistic t...

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