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Tag Archives: Paintings of Death
Beautiful Portraits Bear Witness to Death
Deathbed portraits pay homage to the dead and inform our understanding of what it is to be alive
In today’s youth-obsessed culture, the twin subjects of aging and death are largely taboo. Although attitudes are changing, many people whose loved ones are dying hold on to the belief that it’s best to remember the person, “as they were … Continue reading
“Camille on Her Death Bed” by Impressionst Claude Monet, 1879
The artist preserved the image and memory of his wife on canvas as she neared death
There is no better poster-child for impressionism than Claude Monet. Even if you don’t know much about Monet, chances are you’ve seen some form of his water lilies on everything from mugs to mousepads. The French painter was born Oscar-Claude … Continue reading
