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Did you know that 'The Persistence of Memory' by #Dali was given by an anonymous donor to the @MuseumModernArt in New York? It is certainly his most recognizable image with its distinctive melting clocks. And the painting is quite small (9.5 in x 13 in). https://t.co/cr3vNmN4sg
Trivia time! Who painted this frivolous work titled 'Young Woman Playing with a Dog'? Clue: he was a French master of #Rococo.
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American painter #GeorgeBellows publicly supported the intervention of the United States in World War I. He did so by depicting (quite graphically) the atrocities which the Allies said had been committed by Germany during the invasion of Belgium. 'The Germans Arrive'
Did you know that #HenrideToulouseLautrec would often give the address of a brothel as his place of residence? He could live in a brothel for days or even months. He wandered around, sketched and painted freely in the brothel. 'Salon at the Rue des Moulins'
Did you know that a beard is named after #AnthonyVanDyck? Since he painted many portraits of men with short pointed beards then in fashion, this kind of beard was later named a "Van Dyke". 'Portrait of Nicholas Lanier'
#WayneThiebaud painted cakes and pies out of nostalgia. The cakes reminded him of his boyhood. #Thiebaud's depiction of cakes, pies, gumball machines and deli counters were a big hit. This is 'Pies, Pies, Pies'.
'The Lovers' by #RenéMagritte. Isn't it frustrating to look at these two loving figures without seeing their face? https://t.co/Y6mcXFaJTV
#WilliamHogarth gave his name to satirical illustrations of modern moral subjects. 'Mariage à-la-mode' is a series of 6 hogarthian pictures.
Did you know that #SalvadorDali submitted 'The Madonna of Port Lligat' to Pope Pius XII for approval? And it was granted!