Nixie Parkes
Art Researcher
About the Researcher
Heritage Interior Design BA Hons student at the National Design Academy and Heritage Conservation Assistant in South West England
20th Century • Cubism • France
The Conquest of the Air
Research based on 6 sources
19th Century • Orientalism • France
Queen Victoria
Research based on 4 sources
19th Century • Post-Impressionism/Art Nouveau • France
At the Moulin Rouge
Research based on 5 sources
19th Century • Naturalism • France
Village Love
Research based on 2 sources
19th Century • Realism/Symbolism • France
L\'Anniversaire (1877)
Research based on 6 sources
19th Century • Impressionism • France
At the Theatre
Research based on 6 sources
19th Century • Realism • France
The Maid
Research based on 6 sources
19th Century • Academicism • France
Portrait of Marie-Anne Carolus-Duran
Research based on 6 sources
19th Century • Impressionism • France
Soleil couchant a Ivry (Sunset at Ivry)
Research based on 4 sources
19th Century • Pre-Impressionism • France
Brussels Harbour
Research based on 5 sources
19th Century • Barbizon School • France
St Paul's from the Surrey Side
Research based on 5 sources
19th Century • Impressionism • France
Reunion de Famille
Research based on 7 sources
19th Century • Orientalism • France
Evening prayer in the Sahara
Research based on 6 sources
19th Century • Romanticism/Academic • France
Maria Brignole-Sale, Duchess of Galliera, with her son Filippo
Research based on 5 sources
19th Century • Neoclassicism • France
La mort de Marie Stuart (The Death of Mary Stuart)
Research based on 6 sources
19th Century • Realism • France
After Dinner in Ornans
Research based on 6 sources
19th Century • Neo-Impressionism • France
A Sunday on La Grande Jatte
Research based on 7 sources
19th Century • Academic/Romanticism • France
The Execution of Lady Jane Grey
Research based on 7 sources
19th Century • Pre-Romanticism • France
Storm on the Seine Valley
Research based on 5 sources
19th Century • Lyon School • France
Queen Hortense in Aix-les-Bains
Research based on 4 sources
19th Century • Neoclassicism • France
The Judgement of Paris
Research based on 5 sources
19th Century • Neoclassicism/Romanticism • France
Sappho et Leucate (1801)
Research based on 6 sources
18th Century • Neoclassicism • France
Renaud and Armide
Research based on 6 sources
18th Century • Rococo/Pre-Romanticism • France
A Sea-Shore (1776)
Research based on 5 sources
18th Century • Neoclassicism • France
Portrait of Mademoiselle Guimard as Terpsichore (1775)
Research based on 5 sources
18th Century • Rococo • France
Manon Balletti
Research based on 4 sources
18th Century • Rococo • France
Dispute of Minerva and Neptune to give a name to the city of Athens
Research based on 5 sources
18th Century • Baroque • France
Antoine Pâris
Research based on 3 sources
17th Century • Baroque • France
Seaport with the Embarkation of Saint Ursula
Research based on 5 sources
17th Century • Baroque (Classicism) • France
The Triumph of Pan
Research based on 4 sources
17th Century • Baroque • France
Louis XIII Between Two Female Figures Symbolising France and Navarre
Research based on 7 sources
The Poultry Seller
Favretto has depicted a mundane scene from working-class life in 19th-century Italy with careful realism. He has collated narrative detail, hinting gently at the story behind the ordinary scene, making the painting feel relatable and dignified.
Rural couple
Mani has painted these archetypal village figures with a quiet pride in an ordinary life. The vivid technique is typical of the artist, allowing the paint to look textured and layered - adding a new dimension to the canvas. Mani has captured a poetic and…
Festive Eve
By rejecting academic traditions of India, Baij has captured a scene of rural celebration, featuring strong female figures in a moment of movement and rhythm. The painting emphasises vitality and femininity, conveying joy and community with bold expressive strokes.
The Mermaids
This haunting group of rusalki creates an eerie and melancholic mood, illustrating their tragic origins leading them to emerge at night, luring men to their deaths. Kramskoi has used cold moonlight to suspend time and emphasise the supernatural. He has drawn a tension between romantic…
Portrait of Ottavio Strada
This portrait is bursting with symbolism. It is an illustration of materialism, greed, and ambition. The inclusion of the Venus statue, more specifically its pose (turning away) may symbolise art rejecting corruption, commerce, and intellectual shallowness. Robusti has created a sophistical and psychological portrait which…
Portrait of a young man
This painting is a symbol of identity, status, and education. Batoni depicts a typical wealthy young man of the 18th century who travelled around Europe to further his cultural education, known as the Grand Tour. Paintings such as this acted as a souvenir of travel…
Proserpine
Rossetti has captured Proserpine in a liminal moment of captivity, holding the pomegranate symbolising temptation, fate, and imprisonment. There is a feeling of melancholy and stillness suggesting the gloom of the underworld and her emotional confinement.
Jieyu fighting against bear
Tingbiao captures a dramatic moment at court where a woman steps forward to confront a charging bear, teaching a lesson about moral behaviour. Feng Jieyu's action, placing herself between the Han emperor and danger, saves her leader and earns his respect. The vertical storytelling embodies…
Toad Wizard
Min Zhen's work is often characterised by quirky and animated figures, and the Toad Wizard is no exception. This Daoist-styled eccentric figure - a wizard - has been associated with a toad which has strong meaning in Chinese culture. Toads often accompanies immortal figures, symbolising…
Ascension of Christ; Adoration of the Magi; Presentation of Christ at the Temple
This triptych depicts and symbolises different moments from the life of Christ and his divinity. The classical figures and buildings echo ancient Roman art and the sculptural figures reflect Mantegna's interest in other art forms of the time.
Shahjahan on Globe
This is a striking and symbolic image of Shah Jahan's universal sovereignty painted during the height of Mughal court art. The painting includes the technical refinement and synthesis of Persian, Indian, and European influences which characterised the art of the period. It signifies the emperor's…
Surroundings of the Monasterio de Piedra (Aragon)
De Haes captures a quiet natural scene near the Monastery of Piedra with bushes, rustic walls, and a stream in the foreground and a mountain skyline in the background. It is a simple observed landscape, focusing on natural light sitting between Romanticism and Realism.
Arjuna Sets Kama's Arrow Alight
Kamal has depicted a dramatic moment in the Great War between two rival heroes where they face each other in their chariots. It captures a scene of supernatural combat, embodying the cultural fusion of Mughal India in the 16th century.
Sulphur-crested cockatoo (Cacatua galerita) on a custard apple branch (Annona reticulata)
This decorative painting offers a scientific and observational style which celebrates natural history. The inclusion of aspects from different countries and cultures, such as the bird, native to Australia, and the custard apple, native to the Americas, shows a global network of trade the empire…
Radha, the Beloved of Krishna
This painting portrays Radha, the beloved of the god Krishna, as an object of admiration, of divine love and devotion. The distinctive features, such as her almond-shaped eyes, graceful figure, and refined dreamlike elegance, belonging to the Kishangarh school, creates a highly stylised ideal of…
Rang Mahal
Khan has captured the imperial apartments within the Red Fort with archaeological precision and by recording the beauty of the interiors, he preserves views of the Mughal monuments of the 19th century.
Ibrahim Adil Shah II Hawking
The composition and style, combing several artistic traditions such as Persian and Indian, symbolises noble status, self-discipline, and mastery over nature.
Arjuna Beheading Karna with an Anjalika Weapon
This dramatic painting captures an emotionally charged portrayal of one of the most famous moments in the Indian epic Mahabharata. It captures a moral dilemma and reflects that right and wrong are not always clear-cut in times of war. It combines tension and timing with…
Shakuntala
Ghosal maintains a close link to the original Sanskrit text in the portrayal of Shakuntala. He focuses on her natural, forest identity aligning the painting with the Bengal School ideas of simplicity and authenticity.
The Flight Into Egypt
Carpaccio's pastoral landscape is calm with relaxing grass paths, a tranquil river, and distant trees in the background. He has created a holy journey in a way that feels like a peaceful countryside walk, focusing on quiet movement and harmony.
The Legend of the Monk King
Del Alisal has created a dramatic portrayal of the Spanish legend The Bell of Huesca. He depicts the king in a calm pose surrounded by terrified nobles facing the aftermath of the executions. The juxtaposition between the king and the crowd is key to the…
Bird and Temple
The deliberate composition has isolated the subjects and created a careful portrait of the bird, against the minimal background of a temple. Prasad focuses on clarity and detail rather than narrative.
Giovane cavaliere in un paesaggio
Carpaccio has created tension and narrative through the gaze of the young knight in this symbolic scene. He has included animals and plants alongside a motto in the painting 'Malo mori quam foedari' which translates to 'better to die than be dishonoured'. It is not…
Steamboats in the Port of Rouen
Pissaro focuses on atmosphere and movement, capturing a sense of changing weather and shifting light. He takes a romantic interest in mundane modern life, balancing beauty and industry.
Our Lady of Peace
De Morgan has created a symbolic painting full of uncertainty, replacing the usual heroic nature of a knight in armour off to war. In contrast, Mary looks an almost supernatural vision as she is surrounded by putti and a divine light. The scene invites prayer…
Annunciation
Gabriel da Fabriano, one of the leading painter of the International Gothic style, has depicted a scene of true divine intervention. His typical inclusion of rich gold decoration, ornate patterns, and a refined courtly setting adds to the dreamlike atmosphere of the Annunciation.
Timoclea kills the captain of Alexander the great
Sirani has chosen to capture and immortalise a moment of revenge in this painting. Typical of Baroque art, the composition emphasises action, tension, and moral drama through an emotional and intense narrative. Sirani has produced one of the first examples of female agency, resistance, revenge,…
Maharana Ari Singh in his durbar.
Bakhta has presented the viewer with a glimpse of what royal life at an Indian court was like during Maharana Ari Singh II's reign in the 18th century. The painting is political and symbolic, exhibiting the power and authority of the ruler. Bakhta has included…
Maestà
This monumental fresco is a leading example of International Gothic style, functioning both as a religious and political image. It implies that the city of Siena is under divine protection; the scene is a vision of sacred authority. Martini had created a heavenly and timeless…
Apotheosis of the Spanish Monarchy
This allegorical painting celebrates the divine power and glory of the Spanish monarchy in the 18th century. It suggests prosperity and cultural richness provoking an ideal of strength and imperial expansion.
Krishna asks for sweets, from a Sursagar of Surdas
This devotional illustration conveys a playfulness and almost human-like personality about the Hindu god Krishna. It conveys an emotional connection between humans and the divine. The manuscript features narrative storytelling, combining poetry and image into a devotional object.
Madonna and Child
This painting plays an important role in the transition from Medieval to Early Renaissance art. This intimate portrait illustrates a human and emotional relationship between mother and child, softening the previously depicted hierarchical style of the past. The Byzantine influences are still prevalent in the…
Escapade at Night
Chokha creates a beautiful illustration of secret love. It's clandestine, romantic, and poetic; completely on theme with art of that time. The lovers meet under the covers of darkness, adding tension and drama with the risk of being caught. The viewer watches on holding their…
The Infant Christ with a Floral Wreath
This beautiful baroque devotional painting portrays Christ in a delicate and intimate light. The wreath of flowers are highly detailed, representing the crown of thorns. The natural setting of a garden suggests paradise, echoing the Garden of Eden. It combines beauty and symbolism in a…
Raja Sansar Chand and his son Anirudh Chand worshipping images of Shiva and Parvati
This royal devotional work signifies the highly poetic nature of courtly works of the period. It shows the importance placed on deities as they stand on a shrine adorned with flowers and rich textiles surrounded by attendants. The inclusion of a priest and courtiers indicates…
The Garland
This ink drawing has a powerful effect on those who view it and understand the story behind it. It shows that generosity, kindness, and selfless love can't be bought. It comes from those true of heart. Society, then and now, misunderstand what real goodness is.…
The Adoration of the Magi
This elaborate and devotional painting has such a strong narrative enabling the artwork to dominate the room it is in. It is a strong representation of Spanish Baroque art, controlled and formal with rich fabrics and attention to detail. Cajes is showing the world that…
The Good Education
I think the fact that Chardin chose to focus on domesticity and scenes of everyday life during the prominent era of Enlightenment and Rococo really shows the importance of humanity beneath all the frills, trends, and movements. Chardin creates dignified interest in the observation of…
The Zemstvo Dines
I really like the contrast between the butler and those outside. I think it gives a really powerful insight into the state of Russia in the early 1870s. I find the architecture a fascinating backdrop for these people. The colour scheme is warm yet basic,…
Portrait of Mozaffar ad-Din Shah with Aziz Khan Mokri
I think this painting is a really powerful and beautiful depiction of the present and future of Iran; the decorated Minister of War next to the little prince, later King. The image reflects a father-son dynamic that would have been important to those in the…