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Recumbent Lion, 19th C, serpentine marble by Antonio Canova (1757–1822) (after), photo credit: National Trust Images

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Photo credit: Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery

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Masters of the red-brick wall: L. S. Lowry and C. J. Holmes

The artists' works shared a common theme. Did they know of each other?

'I Know What I Am: The Life and Times of Artemisia Gentileschi' by Gina Siciliano, photo credit: Fantagraphics

'I Know What I Am: The Life and Times of Artemisia Gentileschi' by Gina Siciliano
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Gina Siciliano's 'I Know What I Am: The Life and Times of Artemisia Gentileschi'

A new graphic novel explores the Baroque master's art and life story.

Photo credit: National Portrait Gallery, London

King Henry VII
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The Tudor dynasty and the pursuit for an heir

Estelle Paranque illustrates the story of the monarchy using portraits.

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Portrait of an African
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John Madin responds to Paterson Joseph's article

The former curator replies to points raised about the identity of the sitter in Portrait of an African.

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