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National Seashell Day reminds us to put our toes in the sand and admire the beauty of seashells! Caroline Rufo's paintings of shells bring a moment of peace and serenity from the sea into people's lives.
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Pictured: Caroline Rufo, CA, "Hen Clam Submerged," oil on paper, 12x12"
Elisabeth-Louise Vigée Le Brun was #BornOnThisDay in 1755! One of the most successful portraitists of 18th century France, she showed at Co|So in 1896.
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Pictured: Elisabeth-Louise Vigée Le Brun, "Self-Portrait in a Straw Hat," after 1782, oil on canvas, 38.5x28, National Gallery
This piece by Christy Gunnels offers a unique look at the amazing interior of a Nautilus shell. She renders the chambers with detail and precision, emphasizing the pearly luminosity of these shells.
Pictured: Christy Gunnels, "Nautilus Interior," oil on panel, 11 3/4 x 11 3/4"
Winslow Homer was #BornOnThisDay in Boston in the year 1836. The artist is regarded as one of the greatest American painters of the 19th century.
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Pictured: Winslow Homer, "Adirondack Lake," 1889, watercolor over graphite pencil on paper, 14” x 20”, @mfaboston
Brad Betts's marine scene is set along the rocky coast of #Monhegan. His vibrant splashes of color make this a lively addition to At Sea!