Nocturnal Festival near Florence by Oswald Achenbach

October 19, 2023

Nocturnal Festival near Florence by Oswald Achenbach ‘Nocturnal Festival near Florence’ is a remarkable example of Achenbach’s ability to depict atmospheric effects and evoke a sense of movement. Created in the mid-19th century, this painting showcases the artist’s fascination with nocturnal scenes, a theme he explored throughout his career. The composition portrays a lively festival, with a crowd of people gathered in an open square illuminated by warm, glowing lanterns and torches. Achenbach’s meticulous attention to detail is evident in the carefully rendered architecture, capturing the essence of Florence’s iconic landmarks, such as the Palazzo Vecchio and the Duomo. The artist’s skillful use of color creates a harmonious balance between the warm hues of the illuminated figures and the cool, dark tones of the night

Norwegian Canning Museum | Stavanger, Norway

October 18, 2023

Norwegian Canning Museum | Stavanger, Norway Welcome to “Art, Culture & Books” with me Anthony King. Today I’ll be taking you on a photographic tour of the Norwegian Canning Museum in Stavanger, Norway.

Explore the Sphinx | Giza, Egypt

October 18, 2023

Explore the Sphinx | Giza, Egypt Welcome to “Art, Culture & Books” with me Anthony King. Today I’ll be taking you on a little tour of the Sphinx at the Pyramids of Giza set to the music of Erik Satie. The mysterious Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx are some of the most magnificent structures ever created so I thought that it might be an idea just to enjoy them through some videos that I recently filmed. My Cairo series should not be construed as a recommendation of anything other than the art from an aesthetic viewpoint. If you do decide to travel to Cairo, you should exercise extreme caution. If you decide to travel to the Pyramids you should almost certainly only do so