Tag Archives: French

Liberty Leading the People by Eugene Delacroix stock image

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Administrator Leave a comment

Liberty Leading the People painted by French artist Eugene Delacroix in 1830 is an image so powerful it gives me chills. This is one of the most violent Goddess images I can recall seeing. This tremendous image illustrates the rage … Continue reading →

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Rococo beauty The Toilet of Venus by Francois Boucher digital image

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Administrator Leave a comment

Some people find rococo style too sappy sweet, but I’ve always been so fond of it. With blushing health, fresh flowers, playful babes, and soft fabric, this exceptional 1751 painting by French artist Francois Boucher tickles the mind and giggles … Continue reading →

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High resolution digital jpeg of Two Bison from Lascaux Cave in France

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Administrator Leave a comment

Cave paintings by prehistoric people are especially marvelous. The human impulse for art predated so many things. Art came before advanced technologies. Perhaps I could say that advanced technology cannot come without art. The creative impulses of people require expression. … Continue reading →

Animals, Culture, Fine Art, French, Prehistoric

Ia Orana Maria by Paul Gauguin high resolution stock art

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Administrator Leave a comment

Available for instant download is a high resolution jpeg of the 1891 painting Ia Orana Maria by French artist Paul Gauguin. The warm colors and the uniquely composed women in the lush tropical landscape are very soothing. The art speaks … Continue reading →

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Death of Socrates by Jacques Louis David high resolution jpeg

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Administrator Leave a comment

The 1787 painting The Death of Socrates depicts a famous scene of antiquity when the Ancient Greek philosopher chooses to drink poison instead of accepting exile for his crime of criticizing an Athenian tyrant. Gathered around him our his loyal … Continue reading →

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14th century French Knight fine art royalty free image

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Administrator Leave a comment

This high resolution jpeg digital historical image depicts a 14th century French knight in full tournament regalia. It features a knight in full armor with shield, sword, and lance on a war horse. Lovely blocks of calligraphy surround the figure. … Continue reading →

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