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Paul Gavarni created illustrations of 19th-century French society. His works, including "Fouberies de Femmes" and "Déclassés," depict themes of class and identity, highlighting the social dynamics of urban life during that time. #art #printmaking #paulgavarni

Chokwe whistles from the late 1800s were carved by the Chokwe people in Central Africa for communication during hunts. The Chittara Battente is a 15th-century Italian instrument. The Mandoline from early 1900s Madagascar reflects local music, while the Sanxian is a three-stringed guitar from the Qing dynasty in China. #art #music

Gertrude Käsebier Portrait of Honoré Willsie Morrow · c. 1917 Italy · c. 1889 #art #photography #gertrudekasebier

Kikukawa Eizan Tanabata, from the series Fashionable Children of the Five Festivals (Fūryū kodomo gosekku) · c. 1809–29 Haze on a Clear Day at Stone Bridge (From the series Eight Elegant Views of Chanted Accompanimnets for Kabuki Plays) · early 1810s Komachi Washes the Book (from the series Seven Elegant Episodes from the Life of the Poetess Ono no Komachi) · early 1810s The Courtesan Meizan of the Chojiya on a Balcony Overlooking the Sumida River · ca. early or mid 1820s #art #ukiyoe #kikukawaeizan

Musical instruments Harp-Lute · 1700s Lutina · Francesco Presbier · 1736 Lyre Guitar · late 1600s Sarangi · 1800s #art #music

Alfred Stieglitz captured early 20th-century life through photography. "Reflection-Venice" depicts the canals of Venice, "Equivalent" shows abstract cloud formations, and "Outward Bound, The Mauretania" features the ocean liner Mauretania, representing modern transportation. #art #photography #alfredstieglitz

Honoré Daumier was a French caricaturist known for his social commentary. His works, like "Former Dandies under the Directory" (1847) and "Statues of the Future" (1868), critique society and politics using humor. His prints were commonly published in the satirical magazine Le Charivari. #art #printmaking #honoredaumier

Benjamin West painted "The Death of Procris" in 1770, retouched in 1803. It shows the moment Procris dies. In "The Expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise," created in 1791 and retouched in 1803, West depicts Adam and Eve being driven from the Garden of Eden. #art #painting #benjaminwest

Antonio Beato photographed important sites in Egypt during the 19th century. His works include the Colossi of Memnon, large ancient statues, and the Temple of Dendera, famous for its detailed carvings. These photographs document ancient Egyptian architecture and history. #art #photography #antoniobeato

Alfred Stieglitz photographed various subjects, focusing on light and form. His works include "From the Back-Window '291' Snow-Covered Tree" (1915), depicting a tree in winter, and "Rainbow" (1920), capturing a fleeting rainbow in the sky. #art #photography #alfredstieglitz

Pietro da Cortona painted "Bacchanal" in the mid-1600s, depicting Bacchus and his followers in an Italian landscape, likely intended for dining rooms. His drawing "The Idolatry of Solomon" (1622–23) served as a preparatory work for a fresco series in the Palazzo Mattei. #art #drawing #pietrodacortona

Lewis Wickes Hine captured the lives of workers in early 20th century America. His photographs, such as "Factory Workers" and "Welsh Coal Miner," show the difficult conditions laborers endured and the effects of industrialization on their lives. #art #photography #lewiswickeshine

Katsushika Hokusai created a series called "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji," which includes works like "Enoshima in Sagami Province" and "Senju in Musashi Province." These prints depict various landscapes and scenes featuring Mount Fuji, reflecting Japan's geography and culture. #art #ukiyoe #katsushikahokusai

Louis-Théophile Marie Rousselet photographed India from 1865 to 1868. His images include the Tomb of Akbar in Secundra, the Indigo Factory in Allahabad, the Gate of the Hoosseinabad Bazar in Lucknow, and the Ghat of Dasaswa Medh in Varanasi, documenting the region's cultural heritage. #art #photography #louistheophilemarierousselet

The Nasca culture of Peru made these ceramics between 180 BCE and 500 CE. The flared bowl features trophy heads and abstract peppers, the jar has modeled faces, the bird whistle is a functional item, and the small cup depicts a ritual performer, reflecting their ceremonial practices. #art #painting #nasca

Allen Smith, Jr. painted "Landscape near Painesville" in the 1880s, capturing the serene beauty of Ohio's natural scenery. He also created a poignant portrait of his mother, Lydia Wardwell Smith, likely in the mid-1800s, reflecting the intimate bond between artist and subject. #art #painting #allensmithjr

Hiram Powers made these marble busts in the mid-19th century for Chicago businessman Potter Palmer and his wife Bertha. The portraits reflect the tastes of Americans at that time. Powers created them while working in Florence, where he developed his skills. #art #painting #hirampowers

Hans Holbein the Younger made "The Last Judgment" and "The Creation" around 1526 for his Dance of Death series. "The Last Judgment" shows Christ determining the fates of the resurrected, while "The Creation" depicts Eve being formed from Adam, representing humanity's innocence before the fall. #art #printmaking #hansholbeintheyounger

Utagawa Hiroshige created these prints in the mid-19th century. "Hota Beach in Awa Province" depicts a coastal scene, "Kinryuzan Temple at Asakusa" features the activity around a well-known temple, and "Carp in the Tone River" represents fish in a river setting. #art #ukiyoe #utagawahiroshige