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Ohara Koson (Japan 1877-1945) 

Poppies, 1927  

woodblock print; ink and colour on paper

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Edmund Blair Leighton (1853-1922)

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The artwork on display is titled “A Vase of Flowers” and was created by artist Mary Moser between 1744 and 1819. Mary Moser was a British painter who was known for her floral still lifes. She was one of the founders of the Royal Academy of Arts. The work depicts an arrangement of several flowers in a dark vase, with vibrant colors and realistic details. The composition is rich in textures and nuances, demonstrating the artist’s skill in capturing the beauty of nature. The painting is part of the Royal Collection Trust. In addition to this work, Mary Moser created other floral still lifes, such as “A Bunch of Flowers”. She was also responsible for a floral decorative scheme for a bedroom at Frogmore House, commissioned by Queen Charlotte.

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The painting depicts Fifth Avenue in New York City in 1919 by American Impressionist painter Childe Hassam. Hassam was a pioneer in popularizing Impressionism in the United States. His works are known for their vibrantly colored urban and coastal scenes with touches of pure pigment. He produced over 3,000 paintings, oils, watercolors, etchings, and lithographs throughout his career.

Hassam was born in Boston in 1859 and died in East Hampton in 1935. He studied in Boston before traveling to Paris in 1886, where he was influenced by the French Impressionists. Upon returning to the United States in 1889, he settled in New York City, where he became a member of the group of American painters known as "The Ten".

Hassam's work is considered distinctly American, with a style that combines Impressionism with a sense of light and atmosphere. He was one of the leading exponents of French Impressionism in American art.

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The painting depicts a still life with figs and bread, created by Luis Melendez, an 18th-century Spanish artist. The work features an arrangement of ripe figs on a plate, accompanied by a rustic loaf of bread, a yellow-handled knife, and in the background, a dark bottle and a wooden barrel with a copper funnel. The color palette is muted, with a focus on naturalistic details and textures, and the composition guides the viewer’s eye in a zigzag pattern from the figs to the bread, barrel and wine bottle.

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The work in the image is "The Kiss" by the painter Edvard Munch, created in 1897. The work is an oil on canvas that depicts a couple kissing, with a background of sky and sea at sunset. The work expresses passion and sexuality, and is considered one of Munch's greatest works.

This painting is an example of the expressionist style, characterized by vibrant colors and expressive brushstrokes. Munch's work influenced many later artists and is considered one of the most important in the history of art.

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The painting depicts Norwegian painter Edvard Munch, who was portrayed by Asta Nørregaard, also a Norwegian painter, in 1885. Nørregaard is known for her portraits, including those of members of high society and other notable figures.

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The painting in the image is "Harmony in Red" (also known as "The Dessert: Harmony in Red" or "The Red Room"), a masterpiece by Henri Matisse, created in 1908. The work is considered a striking example of the Fauvist style, characterized by the use of vibrant colors and simplified forms.

The painting was originally commissioned as "Harmony in Blue", but Matisse was dissatisfied with the result and repainted it in his preferred red. The work is notable for its decorative approach to composition, with the objects arranged in a pleasing pattern. The use of red creates a sense of unity and harmony, while the window provides a calming contrast.

The painting was intended for the dining room of Sergei Shchukin's mansion in Moscow. The work is in the permanent collection of the Hermitage Museum.

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The artwork depicted in the image is titled "Shooting Stars" and was created by German artist Franz von Stuck in 1912. The painting is a depiction of the night sky, with stars and meteors shining brightly, while a couple watches the scene from below. This work is an example of Stuck's symbolist style, which often explored mythological and allegorical themes. The painting conveys a sense of wonder and contemplation at the vastness of the universe.

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"Old Man with His Head in His Hands", also known as "At Eternity's Gate", by Vincent van Gogh, created in 1890. This work depicts a distressed man with his hands on his face, reflecting the artist's anguish and psychological suffering. Van Gogh painted it a few months before his death. The painting is seen as an expression of the artist's faith in a "gateway to eternity", despite his misery and unhappiness.

The work is an oil painting on canvas, commonly reproduced on canvases for decoration. The painting is known for its raw representation of emotions and the human condition.

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Olive Tree Wood in the Moreno Garden (1884) by Claude Monet

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Visit of the Unhealthy Teacher (1897) by Nikolay Bogdanov-Belsky

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The Knight with his hand on his breast, 1584, El Greco

Medium: oil,canvas

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Cesar Santos - Self Portrait

Cesar Santos (b. 1982),is a Cuban-American.painter. Santos is known for his figurative works, which juxtaposed classical esthetics and contemporary philosophy drawn from his diverse life experiences.

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Philip de László (Hungarian, 1869-1937). ""Portrait of John de László", c.1932. oil on canvas

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John White Alexander (1856-1915, American) ~ The Green Dress, 1890 / Black and Red, 1915

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Peter Greenham (1909-1992), Portrait of Eric Hebborn, c.1959