Art Advent Calendar Gallery from Previous Years

Artistic Advent Calendar Every year, from November 15th, the Online Art Advent Calendar offers a unique way to count down to Christmas through art, accompanied by my commentary and insights. Each daily entry also includes a space where you can leave comments or ask questions. I am always delighted to hear from you and reply […]

Henri Matisse, Goldfish, 1912

Henri Matisse, Goldfish, 1912, oil on canvas, 146 x 97 cm (Pushkin Museum of Art, Moscow) Goldfish were introduced to Europe from East Asia in the 17th century. From around 1912, goldfish became a recurring subject in the work of Henri Matisse. They appear in no less than nine of his paintings, as well as […]