Frame of the Week

• This painting is a classic impressionist painting from one of the most famous impressionist painters, Camille Pissarro.

• Pissarro was fascinated with painting outdoors scenes and, as an impressionist, was hyper-focused on depicting the interplay between light and the atmosphere.

• The fleeting moments and the play of light are captured by the loose brushstrokes and bold colors he used in painting this scene.

• Not only do the colors and brushstrokes make visible the light interacting with its surroundings, but it also helps to give the painting a dramatic energy.

Fame of the Week

• This painting was recently sold at a Sotheby’s auction for just under €25,000 euros.

• This painting depicts a scene inspired by the story of Candaules and Nyssia, as told by Herodotus. Nyssia, the wife of King Candaules, lies naked on a bed, unaware that she is being watched by Gyges, the King’s aide.

• Candaules had secretely planned to show his wife’s beauty to Gyges, unbeknownst to her. But the Queen, offended by her husband’s actions, kills him with help from Gyges, who becomes the new king.

• For more info on the auction, click here!

Find of the Week

• The opening reception for Anat Ebgi’s new exhibition Variations on a Theme opens June 24th from 3-6pm. This is a group exhibition featuring Gloria Klein, Jesse Krimes, Suchitra Mattai, and more.

• Looking at an intergenerational selection of artists, Variations on a Theme examines artistic practices which utilize structures and systems as their primary approach to art making. From anatebgi.com