Cochineal, a bright red dye derived from insects, helped make Oaxaca wealthy in the 18th century when European ... a vintage ...
Art historians who’ve examined the unsigned piece believe it was painted by Gaspare Diziani, an 18th century Italian artist. Though the painting has discolored over time, the painting’s ...
She was weaving the mane at the prestigious Portuguese School of Equestrian Art in Lisbon, where dressage is taught as it was practised at the Portuguese royal court in the 18th century.
In the article, artist and author, F Severne Mackenna explained the discovery of the vases as “surprising and incredible”. At the time of Mackenna’s discovery, there are believed to have been six ...