How Sargent Made Me an Awestruck Superfan: 5 of My Favourite Paintings
From the quiet magic of twilight to the elegance of portraiture, these works remind us of art’s timeless power to inspire & evoke wonder.
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Sewing the Sail, 1896, 222x300 cm
This oil painting by Joaquin Sorolla is a portrayal of the traditional craft of sewing a sail by women in the coastal regions of Spain.
Portrait of Cézanne, 1874, 73 × 59.7 cm
This is an oil portrait painting of Cézanne by his dear mentor and father-like figure, Camille Pissarro.
The Death of Socrates, 1787, 129x196cm
After learning the story behind, I admire Socrates for his spirit to sacrifice himself.
Paul Cézanne - The Life of A French Artist
Few painters achieve the level of recognition and admiration that Cézanne earned, even if such accolades only came years after his death.
Johannes Vermeer and His 37 Paintings
Vermeer's paintings seem to be able to stop time. It makes the scenes like a frozen moment.
Agnus Dei, c. 1635-1640, 37 x 52 cm
I found this painting extremely stunning. It was carefully painted with great depiction of the wool and the creation of crisp atmosphere.
The Fable of Arachne, c.1657-58
I have been to Museo Nacional del Prado - Prado Museum in Madrid, Spain, and I might have seen this painting, but I don't remember it at all
Ranuccio Farnese, 1542, 90x74 cm
Look at his gaze that holds a child's curiosity, that is the most astonishing part that attracts me.
The Harvesters, 1565, 119 x 162 cm
This painting is very delighted to look at. As a layman, I can’t help to notice the sweetness and vibrancy in this painting.
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