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Saskia Sitting Up In Bed, Holding a Child

Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn

Rembrandt’s first wife Saskia Uylenburgh (1612-1642) often modelled for him, appearing in the guise of goddess or queen, as well as humbler figures. However, in this intimate and seemingly spontaneous...

Box

Mahmud al-Kurdi (Master Mahmud the Kurd), Northwest Iran or Turkey, Late 15th century

This is the most important work by the metalworker known as Master Mahmud. On the rim of this intricately patterned box is a signature in both Arabic and Roman script....

Tea Kettle with Stand

Samuel Courtauld I (1720–1765), 1748–49

This is the most important work by the metalworker known as Master Mahmud. On the rim of this intricately patterned box is a signature in both Arabic and Roman script....

P1958-58

Hans Hartung (1904-1989)

In this vigorously worked composition made of strong vertical and circular movements on a large scale, the drawing process is readily apparent. The intertwining of thought and action suggests contrasting...

Animal Spirit

Grayson Perry

Best known for his ceramics, Grayson Perry’s prints are noted for their caustic wit and visual inventiveness. Perry’s inspiration for this etching was the frequent use of the phrase ‘animal...

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