The poet of everyday life

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The women in Vermeer's paintings possess a mysterious, captivating quality. They are contemplative and content to remain indoors, yet there is often a subtext beneath this look. Twenty-one of Vermeer's paintings will be exhibited until Feb 11, 1996 at the National Gallery in Washington DC.

Women, Portrayals, Criticism and interpretation, Painting, Dutch, Dutch painting, Vermeer, Jan, 17th century AD

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Matisse and his women

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Painter Henri Matisse was primarily interested in the figure and produced many portraits of women, often using his wife, Amelie, as a model. His relationships with his wife, his daughter and his models are described.

Biography, Artists, French, French artists, Matisse, Henri

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A wonderful life

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Issues concerning the Edwardian period in England are discussed. A description of Lady Nancy Astor's life, political achievements and family home of Cliveden are presented.

Twentieth century, History, Behavior, Political aspects, England, 1920s (Decade), Astor, Nancy Witcher Langhorne, Viscountess

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