Sketches of Famous Places in Japan; Asakusa Kinryuzan Temple (1938) by Tsuchiya Kōitsu

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In 1867, Böcklin painted the above painting, inspired by Holbein’s Dead Christ (attached). Unlike Holbein’s stark realism, Böcklin portrayed Jesus in serene repose, with Magdalene mourning beside him. Blending Symbolism and classical tragedy, the painting was acquired by Basel’s Kunstmuseum in 1868.

Magdalene Grieving over the Body of Christ (1867) by Arnold Böcklin (Swiss, 1827-1901)

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Taj Mahal at Dusk (1875-79) by Ludwig Hans Fischer

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East Hampton Meadows (1883) by George Henry Smillie

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🌸Claude Monet | Water Lilies (1906)

A tranquil view of Monet's beloved Giverny garden, capturing floating lilies and sky reflections in a timeless masterpiece.

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Still-life paintings of fruits and food were not just decorative art; they symbolized themes like abundance, mortality, and the passage of time. In an era without photography, these detailed works documented the beauty of everyday life and the natural world. #PublicDomainArt