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  Title: The Lansdowne Portrait Artist: Gilbert Stuart Year: 1796 Created: Philadelphia The Lansdowne portrait is an iconic life-size portrait of George Washington painted by Gilbert Stuart in 1796. It took place at Stuart's studio in the William Moore Smith house, at the southeast corner of 5th & Chestnut Streets. Gilbert Stuart always dreamed of having the opportunity to paint George’s portrait.   The George Washington painting was one of many, he focused on the differing image, quality, and purpose every time. “The Lansdowne Portrait” is an oil on canvas that was commissioned by Senator William Bingham of Pennsylvania in 1796. In this painting, Gilbert has George Washington standing with his right arm out, and left arm to side as if he about to bow. He is surrounded by the symbolism of both American and Ancient Rome designed furniture and décor, at top of the chair the stands the American flag.   There are Doric columns in the background, and he is holding ...

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  Tamera Captain Art F200X- Professor  Lisa Kljaich 6 June 2022 Renaissance Blog   “Pallas and the Centaur”    Pallas and the Centaur is a painting by the Italian Renaissance painter Sandro Botticelli, c. 1482. It is now in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.  The female figure was called Camilla. This is one of his masterpieces recognized for its layers of symbolism is Pallas and the Centaur. The painting has been retouched and looked and printed in many places, and these retouching’s have faded. These figures are from classical mythology and probably form an allegory. There is a centaur on the left, and a female figure holding a very elaborate halberd on the right. She is clutching the centaur's hair, and he seems submissive to her, seems to make her feel powerful. The bright colors are used in this painting, this allows them to be the focus of the painting and make it pop. The darker colors of the sea, the sky and the sandy beaches add contrast...

  Tamera Captain ART F200X Professor Lisa Kljaich 31 May 2022   Art Analysis “Alaskan Doll’ This piece of amazingness is made by Michelle Dunaway. She is an American artist whose paintings are revered for their bold brushwork yet sensitive portrayal of emotions that capture experiences onto canvas. Every stroke of this painting is with excitement and love. The raised textured paint helps the caribou fur look 3-D. This particular painting is of a young Koyukon Athabascan girl wrapped in a softly tanned caribou hide, while holding a homemade, hand sewn toy doll made by Michelle’s Grandmother. Dunaway exhibited a strong penchant for drawing and that fascination has continued throughout her life and career. She has many wonderful paintings, drawings, sculptures, and is very famous in the Art world. Just by looking at this painting I can see the girl’s personality, innocence, and love just by the details of her eyes, looking into her eyes is mesmerizing. The color ...

  Tamera Captain ART F200X- Summer 2022 Professor Lisa Kljaich May 18, 2022 Introduction Blog 1        Hi, my name is Tamera Captain since January 2021 I have been a full-time student on my way to get my bachelor’s in nursing. My goal right now is to finish college/book work and get my bachelors, then I plan to further my education and become a midwife.   So far, I have learned a little of everything, my favorite by far is microbiology and my least favorite so far was psychology. Classes are a bit challenging having to deal with Covid but it’s working. Growing up in the village I never had these kinds of opportunities but now that I do, I am taking every single chance to learn as much as I can so I could pass my knowledge down to my children.  The type of art I do is with glass beads. I can bead onto clothing, hats, boots, slippers, mukluks, gloves, ruffs on parkas and pretty much whatever you want. I love to challenge myself into beading l...