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BLOSSOMS IN BRUSHSTROKES: FLOWER SYMBOLISM IN ART

Artists have been drawn to flowers for centuries due to their bright colors, natural beauty and ephemeral quality. Join us on this exploration of the symbolism of flowers throughout art history.

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Marie Antoinette: The Intersection of Art, Jewels and a Tragedy
Marie Antoinette: The Intersection of Art, Je...

Marie Antoinette, once the Queen of France, remains an enigmatic figure ...

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The Magnificent Topaz: November's Birthstone Explored Through Color and Variety
The Magnificent Topaz: November's Birthstone ...

Topaz, a gemstone renowned for its vibrant color range and durability, h...

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Hammer Down: 10 of the Most Expensive Art and Antiques Ever Sold at Auction
Hammer Down: 10 of the Most Expensive Art and...

The appeal of fine art and antiques often lies in their historical signi...

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Olive Oil Green: The History of the Fashionable Hue
Olive Oil Green: The History of the Fashionab...

Green decor is capturing the attention of designers and homeowners alike...

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The Other Napoleonic Era: The Forgotten Second French Empire
The Other Napoleonic Era: The Forgotten Secon...

During the Second French Empire (1852-1870), Emperor Napoleon III brough...

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How Napoleon Bonaparte’s Bad-Boy Brother Spawned the FBI
How Napoleon Bonaparte’s Bad-Boy Brother Spaw...

If the FBI had existed in 1803, Napoleon’s troublemaking little brother ...

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Secret Messages
Decoding Symbolism in Masterpieces
A Virtual Exhibition

In this virtual exhibition, we invite you to explore four of the most remarkable works ever featured in our gallery, diving into the hidden symbols they hold.

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The Three Napoleons
The Three Napoleons

Typically when people hear the name Napoleon, one person springs to mind...

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Napoleon Bonaparte Virtual Exhibition: The Man, The Myth, The Legend
Napoleon Bonaparte Virtual Exhibition: The M...

How did this man, born to minor nobility, profoundly change Western and ...

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Haunted Antiques: Victorian Horror and the Haunted Houses in New Orleans
Haunted Antiques: Victorian Horror and the Ha...

In America, few locales possess an ambiance as enigmatic and mysterious ...

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Shadows and Light: The Majestic World of Dutch Old Masters
Shadows and Light: The Majestic World of Dutc...

Intro: In the tapestry of art history, few threads shimmer as luminous...

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