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Mucha was passionate about his Slav heritage and culture, a passion which made him a victim of Nazi persecution. So tonight’s painting is dedicated to all victims of oppression. Good night all.
Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939), Czech artist
Woman with a Burning Candle, 1933
It had to be a romantic picture on Valentine’s Day! Whether you celebrated it or not, I hope you had a pleasant day and that your night will be peaceful.
Newell Convers Wyeth (1882-1945), American artist
Tristan and Isolde, illustration from ‘The Boy’s King Arthur’
There’s only one hour to go before 2022 begins but I’m off to bed hoping you enjoy your new year celebrations. Sleep well, Twitter folks.
Maxim Tsagarev (b. 1951), Russian artist
At New Year Tree, 1991
How amazing is this contrast between the blue snow, the orange sky and, best of all, the bright pink trees? This should put some colour into your dreams, Twitter folks. Good night!
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (1880-1938), German artist
Winter Landscape in Moonlight, 1919
I’d love to have a house full of family and friends for our Christmas Eve dinner but our son’s in Wales, my family is a long way from here and there’s Covid. So I’ll indulge in this painting by my favourite artist instead.
Carl Larsson: Christmas Eve in the Larsson House,1904
I seem to favour paintings of people walking home in the snow at the moment, must be a sign of wishful thinking! Good night, Twitter friends.
Nils Hans Christiansen (1850-1922), Danish artist
Going Home
Time to hit the hay, Twitter peeps, and to wish all of you a peaceful, warm and safe night.
Alfred Casson (1898-1992), Canadian artist
Afterglow, Moose Lake
And now for something more contemporary and rather atmospheric. Sleep tight,fellow Twitterers.
Rockwell Kent (1882-1971), American artist
Village at Night, c.1950
This painting reminds me of a photo I took earlier this evening. Wishing you all a peaceful and safe night.
Elias Muukka (1853-1938), Finnish artist
Evening in the Archipelago