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Inspirational Art Series – Layla and Majnun in the wilderness with animals, from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi (Sanwalah)

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We are excited to share with you more of our series dedicated to inspirational art through the ages.

This series continually seeks to uncover classical art that will move you with its inherent beauty and timeless themes.

Today’s pick is (a bit of a mouthful!) “Layla and Majnun in the wilderness with animals, from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi” by Sanwalah.

“Layla and Majnun in the wilderness with animals, from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi” is an opaque watercolour picture, ink on gold paper and is attributed to the artist Sanwalah, who lived in the 1600s.

This painting illustrates a version of an ancient Bedouin tale that originated among nomadic tribes of the Arabian Peninsula, as told by an Indian author who wrote in Persian; but it was turned into a happy ending of lovers reuniting by Sanwalah. According to the painting’s description, the animals were drawn to the depth and purity of their love.

Other examples of Sanwalah’s incredible art style contain animals, people and detailed, luscious landscapes that cannot help but tell engaging tales. It is hard to find information about Sanwalah but an image search will reward you with further sumptuous art to savour.

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Inspirational Art Series – Sleep (Jean-René Carrière) (Eugène Carrière)

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We are excited share with you more of our series dedicated to inspirational art through the ages.

This series seeks to highlight classical pieces that make our hearts skip a beat, are likely to brighten your day, and will help your artistic creativity!

Today’s pick is Eugène Carrière’s lithograph “Sleep”.

“Sleep” is a portrait of Carrière’s young son, Jean-René, and appears in L’Album d’estampes originales de la Galerie Vollard. It is a beautiful example of how the artist worked from dark to light.

Rather than drawing with a lithographic crayon, Carrière covered his entire stone with ink, which he then wiped and scraped away to create areas where the paper would show through when printed. Here, the visual effects of this technique combine with expressive, almost abstract forms to give the subject a fantastic, dreamlike atmosphere.

The Cleveland Museum of Art

Carrière (1849-1906) mostly focused on scenes of his domestic life. His work, which features a unique brown monochrome palette, influenced Picasso. “Sleep” may not be his most famous piece, but the sheer simplicity of what it depicts will leave you with a deep sense of peace.

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Inspirational Art Series – Festoon of Flowers (Hendrick Schoock)

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We are excited share with you more of our series dedicated to inspirational art through the ages.

This series seeks to highlight classical pieces that make our hearts skip a beat, are likely to brighten your day, and will help your artistic creativity!

Today’s pick is a gorgeous piece of art known as “Festoon of Flowers” by Hendrick Schoock.

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Hendrik Schoock, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

“Festoon of Flowers” is a stunning painting created by artist Hendrick Schoock, circa 1675. He was a Dutch Golden Age painter. He had already become a history painter, but encouraged by Jan Davidsz de Heem, he changed to still life painting, and boy are we lucky that he did!

“Festoon of Flowers” is a delightful piece that will certainly appeal to any artists who appreciate the garland style of arrangement, this picture is literally bursting with colour, fragrance and pizzazz!

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Inspirational Art Series – A Highland Dance (David Allan)

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We are excited share with you more of our series dedicated to inspirational art through the ages.

This series seeks to highlight classical pieces that make our hearts skip a beat, are likely to brighten your day, and will help your artistic creativity!

Today’s pick is the masterpiece titled “A Highland Dance” (1780).

David Allan - A Highland Dance - Google Art Project
David Allan, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

“A Highland Dance” is brush and watercolour over pencil on paper art by David Allan (1744-1796), who was a Scottish painter, limner and illustrator. His best known works contain historical subjects and a variety of genre incorporation. His major works are featured in the National Gallery of Scotland.

“A Highland Dance” is a delightful piece that will certainly appeal to artists who love incorporating the merriment of human beings. It will certainly make you want to get up and dance!

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