Elvira Marlowe, an eccentric artist of the late 19th century, is behind this peculiar yet captivating portrait titled “The Victorian Beagle.” Known for her blend of realism and fantastical elements, Marlowe had a penchant for imbuing her works with an air of the uncanny. This piece is no exception. Depicting
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These ancient Roman marble sculptures, attributed to the enigmatic artist Thanatophanes, depict anguished expressions that have bewitched scholars and visitors alike. But what lies behind their agonized faces?
A lightning strike sparked an artist's mind to create a vibrant and surreal world of his own. But what happens when this electric impulse fades and creativity becomes a burden?
The story of a dress that merged music and mythology, and the enthralling power that hid behind its seams.
What secrets does a seemingly innocent porcelain teapot hold, and how did it lead to a scandalous and deadly affair in 19th century Paris?
A sculptor believed that the blessing of a radiant goddess had secured him a place of honor in history. But history would soon prove him wrong.
A glass sculpture of extraordinary beauty can also hide the beating of a broken heart.
A young painter found inspiration through hypnosis. But her dreamlike artwork might've caught the eye of the wrong crowd...
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Could a millenary Chinese vase be a lucky charm and a dreadful omen at the same time?
An illustrator's love for bees led her to some of her best artwork... and almost to her deathbed.
In her quest to find the perfect color, an artist took from a mystical place. But the place might have claimed something from her in return.
Never trust your furniture.
This beautiful tapestry suffered the ire of a king, and the mercy of a fairy queen. It holds a story that ties to our own proclivity for coming apart, as much as our eternal hope for togetherness.