The Dutch "old mistress" was renowned in her own lifetime. But since her death 275 years ago, her legacy has been largely ...

Nature has always been a muse. Be it for the singers and poets who compared their lover to a ‘sunny day’ to artists and ...

To discover the oldest wisteria in Paris, you have to go to the heart of the capital, on the Ile de la Cité. On the façade of ...

In the late 19th century, several female French painters left their mark on the Impressionist movement with their talent and artistic vision. Long overlooked, they are now rightfully being brought ...

Near the Water Garden, you’ll find Johnson’s “Dejeuner Deja Vu,” which turns Manet’s controversial 1863 painting “Le Déjeuner ...

Keukenhof garden in Holland is the ultimate destination during the tulip season. To avoid the crowds, visit Lisse with its ...

Walled gardens tend to go with great house territory so, unsurprisingly, Mount Juliet, Dromoland Castle, Lyrath and ...

From all over the world, there have been artists and paintings that have completely changed how people saw art. Be it the ...

Want to admire wonders by Chanel, Dior, Lanvin or Paco Rabanne? The prestigious Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr auction house is opening the doors to a century of Haute Couture with a free ...

Known as the "forgotten Monet," Blanche Hoschedé-Monet created roughly 300 stunning artworks. She's now getting her ...

In hospital, as my body began its tentative recovery from the shock of surgery, I remembered a line popularly attributed to the French Impressionist painter, Claude Monet:“What I need most are flowers ...

Blanche Hoschedé-Monet, stepdaughter and daughter-in-law of Claude Monet, was an accomplished artist whose work is finally gaining recognition. Born in Paris in 1865, Blanche grew up in a household ...