‘Psyche’ by Francis Derwent Wood, bronze, ca. 1908-1919 at The Victoria and Albert Museum, London

November 16, 2023

‘Psyche’ by Francis Derwent Wood, bronze, ca. 1908-1919 at The Victoria and Albert Museum, London In this episode, we’ll be taking a closer look at a stunning bronze called ‘Psyche’ by Francis Derwent Wood which is at The Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Welcome to Art, Culture & Books with me, Anthony King. As always, I take all the photos and videos myself on location, ensuring you get an up-close and personal view of the fascinating world of art and culture. I’ll be popping in and out with commentary as this video progresses but for now let’s take a close up look. Francis Derwent Wood embarked on the creation of “Psyche” around 1908–1919, initially unveiling this allegorical masterpiece as a plaster work at the

Explore Self portrait in a Straw Hat by Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun

November 15, 2023

Self portrait in a Straw Hat by Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun In this episode, we’ll be taking a closer look at ‘Self-portrait in a Straw Hat’ by Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun at the National Gallery in London. Welcome to Art, Culture & Books with me, Anthony King. As always, I take all the photos and videos myself on location, ensuring you get an up-close and personal view of the fascinating world of art and culture. I’ll be popping in and out with commentary as this video progresses but for now let’s take a close up look. Elisabeth Vigée Le Brun was born in 1755 and was a trailblazing female artist of her time, known for her exceptional skill and the ability to navigate the male-dominated

The Umbrellas by Pierre Auguste Renoir

November 12, 2023

The Umbrellas by Pierre Auguste Renoir In this episode, we’ll be taking a closer look at The Umbrellas by Pierre-Auguste Renoir which was painted between 1881- 86 and is displayed at the National Gallery, London. Welcome to Art, Culture & Books with me, Anthony King. As always, I take all the photos and videos myself on location, ensuring you get an up-close and personal view of the fascinating world of art and culture. I’ll be popping in and out with commentary as this video progresses but for now let’s take a close up look. “The Umbrellas” by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, painted between 1881 and 1886 is a significant work of art from the Impressionist period. It is divided into two sections, showcasing a stark contrast in

Camille Pissarro’s The Boulevard Montmartre at Night

November 11, 2023

Camille Pissarro’s The Boulevard Montmartre at Night In this episode, we’ll be taking a closer look at one of my favourite paintings; The Boulevard Montmartre at Night created in 1897 by Camille Pissarro at the National Gallery, London. Welcome to Art, Culture & Books with me, Anthony King. As always, I take all the photos and videos myself on location, ensuring you get an up-close and personal view of the fascinating world of art and culture. I’ll be popping in and out with commentary as this video progresses but for now let’s take a close up look. The Boulevard Montmartre at Night is a significant painting by Camille Pissarro, an eminent figure in the Impressionist movement. Housed in the National Gallery in London, this artwork

At the Theatre Pierre-Auguste Renoir at the National Gallery in London

November 10, 2023

At the Theatre Pierre-Auguste Renoir at the National Gallery in London In this episode, we’ll be taking a closer look at the 1876 painting called At the Theatre by the great Pierre-Auguste Renoir, which is at the National Gallery in London. Welcome to Art, Culture & Books with me, Anthony King. As always, I take all the photos and videos myself on location, ensuring you get an up-close and personal view of the fascinating world of art and culture. I’ll be popping in and out with commentary as this video progresses but for now let’s take a close up look. Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s 1876 masterpiece, “At the Theatre,” housed in the National Gallery in London, is a captivating portrayal of Parisian society’s leisure and elegance during

Sunflowers by Vincent van Gogh

November 9, 2023

Sunflowers by Vincent van Gogh at the National Gallery in London In this episode, we’ll be taking a closer look at Sunflowers by Vincent van Gogh painted in 1888 at the National Gallery in London. Welcome to Art, Culture & Books with me, Anthony King. As always, I take all the photos and videos myself on location, ensuring you get an up-close and personal view of the fascinating world of art and culture. I’ll be popping in and out with commentary as this video progresses but for now let’s take a close up look. The “Sunflowers” by Vincent van Gogh is a series of still life paintings completed around 1888. These paintings depict a vase bursting with vibrant sunflowers and are emblematic of van Gogh’s

Blue Beads, Paris by John Duncan Fergusson

November 8, 2023

In this episode, we’ll be taking a closer look at the 1910 painting called “Blue Beads, Paris” by John Duncan Fergusson which is at the Tate Britain, in London. Welcome to Art, Culture & Books with me, Anthony King. As always, I take all the photos and videos myself on location, ensuring you get an up-close and personal view of the fascinating world of art and culture. I’d love to hear your comments, thoughts and views about the art, below too. I’ll be popping in and out with commentary as this video progresses but for now let’s take a close up look. “Blue Beads, Paris” by John Duncan Fergusson was created in 1910. It captures a young woman bedecked with vivid blue beads, set against