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1850’s English Fox Hunting Classic Countryside Scene Huntsman on Horseback
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
19th Century English School
oil painting on copper, framed
framed: 18 x 14 inches
board: 13 x 8
Category
Early 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Cancelled Plans
By Emily Fox King
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
"Cancelled Plans" by Emily Fox King, oil on canvas, 48 x 36 inches (Framed size 50 x 38 inches
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait Of A Veiled Lady, 19th Century by Robert Fox (1810-1890)
Located in Blackwater, GB
portrait of a lady "Mrs Shipstone", oil on canvas by Robert Fox. Excellent quality and condition side
Category
Late 19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rare Antique Victorian English 19th C portrait of Fox in a landscape
By George Armfield
Located in Woodbury, CT
antique frame.
The Fox paintings by Armfield were possibly his most popular subjects and he painted only
Category
1850s Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
19th century English fox hunt in landscape with huntsman and women with hounds
By Samuel Henry Alken
Located in Woodbury, CT
Attributed to Samuel Henry Alken (British, 1810–1894)
Fox Hunting Scene, ca. 1850
Oil on canvas
Category
1850s Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th century Victorian English study of Fox cubs in a landscape, with a Robin
Located in Woodbury, CT
pretty mid-19th-century study of Fox cubs in what looks like a tree hollow.
The painting in Monogrammed
Category
1850s Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
1850’s English Fox Hunting Scene Pack of Hounds, Huntsman
Horses in Woods
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
19th Century English School
oil painting on copper, framed
framed: 18 x 14 inches
board: 13 x 8
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th century Set of 4 Fox hunting scenes in a landscape, with hounds, huntsmen
Located in Woodbury, CT
Rudolph Stone,
English Sporting painter who specialized in fox hunting scenes.
His paintings
Category
1870s Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th century English Antique portrait of a Fox Hound dog in a landscape
By Wilson Hepple
Located in Woodbury, CT
painting enthusiasts should consider acquiring this piece due to its exceptional representation of both the
Category
1890s Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th century English, huntsman on his horse with fox hounds in a landscape
By Henry Calvert
Located in Woodbury, CT
Cheshire Hounds" 1854
Oil on canvas, framed
Signed and dated l.r., titled on Frost and Reed, London
Category
1850s Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th century English Antique Fox Hunting in a landscape, with hounds and horses.
By James Barenger
Located in Woodbury, CT
artist who exhibited paintings of insects at the Society of Artists and Royal Academy, and Sarah Woollett
Category
1810s Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fox with Leveret amongst snow fields. One of the wildlife greats of all time.
By George Lodge
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
This original oil painting by George Lodge is presented and supplied in a sympathetic contemporary
Category
Early 20th Century Naturalistic Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Early 20th Century Oil Painting - Portrait of a Dog
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A cute old painting, a portrait of a dog, a fox terrier.
Oil on wood.
The painting is not signed
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Paintings
Materials
Wood
Capriccio with Ruins - Oil on Canvas by Alberto Carlieri - Late 17th Century
By Alberto Carlieri
Located in Roma, IT
conditions, except for very light foxing on the surface.
Beautiful oil painting attributed to an Italian
Category
Late 17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Hunting Paintings by J. Herbert
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
pair of fox hunting oil on board paintings are signed in the lower right-hand corner 'J. Herbert'. A
Category
20th Century British Paintings
The Gift by Dean Fox. Contemporary Classicism. Original oil painting.
Located in New Orleans, LA
the passion to push his own creativity, Fox returned to his roots of traditional oil painting. His
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Impressive 19th Century Fox Hunt Oil Painting
By Alexander von Liezen-Mayer
Located in Gallatin, TN
) Genre Painting of Fox Hunt Oil on Canvas Signed in lower left of canvas “Liezen Mayer” Features a fox
Category
19th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century Oil Painting by Charles Louise Gratia
By Charles Lewis Fox
Located in Gallatin, TN
Beautiful Oil Painting by renowned French Artist Charles Louis Gratia (1815 – 1911) Oil on Canvas
Category
19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Samuel Marriott Fox Hunt Oil Painting
Located in Bedford, NY
OIL ON PANEL SIGNED LOWER RIGHT "MARRIOTT"..SCENE DEPICTING PREPARING FOR A FOX HUNT WITH MOUNTED
Category
Vintage 1960s Paintings
Materials
Board
Antique English Fox Hunt Oil Painting Signed by Artist
By W. Larsen
Located in Gallatin, TN
Antique Oil Painting Depicting English Hunting Scene Oil of Canvas Hand Signed by Artist W
Category
Early 20th Century Land Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of an Old Woman in Oil, 1955
By Helen Fox
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 1955 portrait of an old woman with a teapot and red tree is by Bay Area artist Helen Fox. Fox
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Fox
By Nancy Cheairs
Located in US
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Fox Terrier"
By John Arnold Alfred Wheeler
Located in Nashville, TN
Signed J.A.W. lower right
Framed dimensions: 12 3/4 x 11 3/4 inches
John Arnold Wheeler’s chosen subject matter was, more often than not, horses and dogs. He was a member of the ...
Category
19th Century Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
4:30, Friday
By Elizabeth Fox
Located in San Francisco, CA
With their muted color palette and deceptively straightforward style, Fox’s tautly rendered mini
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
The Fabulous Fox
Located in Palm Beach, FL
About
Ana’s art reflects the colors and energy of her native Havana, Cuba. Arriving in the U.S. at the age of five and speaking little English, drawing became an important communicat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rainy Days and Foxes
By Rebecca Haines
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Rainy Days and Foxes by Rebecca Haines
oil on panel
24" x 24"
2019
Animals resonate with painter
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Oxbow Overlook
By Rick Fox
Located in Boston, MA
Rick Fox, Oxbow Overlook, 2018, oil on canvas, 9x12"
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Photorealist night landscape, "Mountain Highway"
By Stephen Fox
Located in Binghamton, NY
"Mountain Highway" is a small scale oil on linen painting by Stephen Fox. The Photorealist painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Dog, Three Wire Fox Terriers
By Arthur Wardle
Located in New York, NY
Oil on canvas 18 x 24 inches
Framed: 24 ½ x 30 ½ inches
Provenance: Newman Galleries
Category
19th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
English Oil-on-Canvas of a Fox with Prey
Located in Middleburg, VA
An early English country painting of a fox in the field with its prey, a rabbit. Oil-on-canvas
Category
Antique 19th Century English Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Wood
Bathers in the Reeds
By Elizabeth Fox
Located in San Francisco, CA
Framed oil paint on panel painting by Maine-based painter Elizabeth Fox.
From the artist:
"I like
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel, Wood Panel
New Frontier
By Elizabeth Fox
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oil on panel
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Afternoon Shift
By Rick Fox
Located in Boston, MA
Afternoon Shift, 2016, oil on canvas, 14x11"
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Businessmen in the Snow
By Elizabeth Fox
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oil on Panel
Framed size 15.25 x 25.25in
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Last Room, First Room
By Elizabeth Fox
Located in San Francisco, CA
My paintings are deceptively simple, using a fresh color palette and hyper-defined subject matter
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Animal Painting of Fox in the Snow Who is Well Insulated with a Winter Fur Coat
By Beth Carlson
Located in Charleston, US
Beth Carlson's "Staying Warm", an animal painting of a fox in the cold winter snow who is well
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Fox Hunt signed by T. G. Pollard
By T. G. Pollard
Located in Hallowell, ME
The Fox Hunt signed by T. G. Pollard made in the 20th century.
This is an oil painting on wood
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Pirate Pin-Up Girl with Treasure Chest
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This is a fantastic, original oil on canvas painting by Canadian-American artist and illustrator
Category
1930s Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fox Den (burrow, rocks, chestnut, brown, gold, sage, protection)
Located in Basalt, CO
Frame size: 17.25 h x 21.25 w x 1.75 d
Signed bottom right: Veryl Goodnight
Veryl Goodnight was born loving animals and the American West. These two elements have been the focus of...
Category
2010s Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Contemporary, impressionistic Fox Hunt scene with Tommy Lee Jones, Huntsman (VA)
Located in Charleston, US
"The Huntsman" (Tommy Lee Jones, Casanova Hunt VA) is a fox hunting painting by Larry Wheeler, one
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Benefits of Outdoor Play - Masked Girl in a Old World Dress with Foxes
Located in Milton, AU
painting techniques of the Old Masters and borrowing from the vast catalogue of pre-industrial western art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Original Oil on Canvas by Jorn Fox
By Jorn Fox
Located in Gallatin, TN
Oil Painting by well listed artist Jorn Fox. This original oil on canvas is hand signed by the
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Face 002 by Lori Fox. Mixed media. Watercolor, oil pastel, graphite. Minimalist
By Lori Fox
Located in Granbury, TX
Face 002, 2015 by Lori Fox
Watercolor, Oil pastel and graphite on paper
17 x 14 inch unframed
Category
2010s Minimalist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Pastel, Watercolor, Graphite
Horse and fox painting on canvas by Volodymyr Zayichenko
By Volodymyr Zayichenko
Located in London, GB
Horse and fox painting on canvas London by Volodymyr Zayichenko
2018
Unique painting on canvas is
Category
2010s Abstract Animal Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Golden Fox Oil Paint on Canvas Original, Signed, Childrens Illustrator
By Claire Westwood
Located in London, GB
.
Romantic Summer is and Original, Oil paints in blues and pinks of a summer garden. Lots of Texture and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Other Medium
Striking Fox Painting in a Snowy Winter Landscape Invites the Viewer
s Attention
By Beth Carlson
Located in Charleston, US
Beth Carlson's captivating fox painting, titled "Sitting Pretty," is set against a serene snowy
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Night Fox, signed, original, vibrant, great reviews, christmas
By Claire Westwood
Located in London, GB
Westwood's work incorporates household and Prism effect paint, enamel paints, inks, glitters, diamond dust, acetate and digital mediums. Often focused on nature, she uses light and c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Other Medium
Night Fox, signed, original, vibrant, great reviews, christmas
By Claire Westwood
Located in London, GB
Westwood's work incorporates household and Prism effect paint, enamel paints, inks, glitters, diamond dust, acetate and digital mediums. Often focused on nature, she uses light and c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Other Medium
Night Fox, signed, original, vibrant, great reviews, christmas
By Claire Westwood
Located in London, GB
Westwood's work incorporates household and Prism effect paint, enamel paints, inks, glitters, diamond dust, acetate and digital mediums. Often focused on nature, she uses light and c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Other Medium
Night Fox, signed, original, vibrant, great reviews, christmas
By Claire Westwood
Located in London, GB
Westwood's work incorporates household and Prism effect paint, enamel paints, inks, glitters, diamond dust, acetate and digital mediums. Often focused on nature, she uses light and c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Other Medium
Enchanting Fox Poised Alertly Amidst a Landscape of Woodland Serenity
Located in Charleston, US
Valarie Wolf's animal painting of a fox on "High Alert" in a beautiful wooded landscape invites
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Contemporary, impressionistic Fox Hunt scene by well established equine artist
Located in Charleston, US
"They Still Meet at Eleven", is fox hunting painting by Larry Wheeler, one of the best sporting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Spring Thaw, Maine, Winter Landscape, Snow Scene with Fox, 1997
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Spring Thaw, Maine" is a 17 x 23 inches oil on Masonite winter landscape by American painter
Category
1990s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
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- What is abstract oil painting?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
- Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
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This kaleidoscopic early-modern art style has long deserved another look. Now, the Guggenheim museum is doing just that.