Erwin Olaf : Recent Works Sep 15, 2009
The images of this series honour the works of historical painters such as Velazquez, El Greco or Zurbara n, to whom refers Erwin Olaf. His models have the elegance of Menines of the royal court of Spain, fabrics are shining and postures are completely similar whith that of the original figures. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Art.view: Ars domestica Aug 16, 2009
Works by Klee, O'Keeffe and Bonnard mix with Braque, Goya and El Greco around fireplaces and winding staircases. The effect is refreshingly humane, and entirely unlike the dwarfing, take-your-medicine feel of many galleries. (The Economist)
LOVE & MONEY Jul 20, 2009
It's Jung and El Greco, not "Hung" and El Jacko, that provide the reference points. If this be snobbery, it is only of the most tasteful and enlightened sort. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Nazi Loot Recovery Is Slow, Arbitrary, Claimants Say Before Prague Meeting Jun 25, 2009
In Hungary, the Herzog family has been trying since 1989 to get back looted works by artists including El Greco, the Elder, and , many of which now hang in the and the , said Agnes Peresztegi, a Budapest-based lawyer who specializes in stolen art. The family may now pursue their claim in U.S. courts, she said. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
* [ART JOURNAL] Heirs race to find Nazi-looted art Jun 24, 2009
A Jewish American heiress won a court battle with Hungary in 2000 for the return of art looted by Nazis, including works by Cranach, Van Dyck and El Greco. But the outcome was a Pyrrhic victory, as the works were not allowed to leave the country. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Apples, Oranges, Pears and Art Apr 8, 2009
Skulls were also found in paintings by Spanish masters El Greco and Francisco de Zurbaran, and C;zanne was no doubt carrying on their symbolism in his own art. C;zanne was quite fond of the still life form and produced many examples of his skill, with another reason being that he generally didn t like to work with live models. (Suite101.com)
Buyers Hunting Art-Fair Bargains Force Dealers to Cut Price as Much as 30% Mar 24, 2009
Buyers at the European Fine Art Fair -- -- in the Dutch city of Maastricht bought works by , and El Greco, while some sellers said yesterday that they had increased discounts ... Madrid-based gallery Caylus offered a signed 1585 painting of Christ Embracing the Cross by El Greco priced at 4. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Paris Picasso exhibit stays open 83 hours Feb 7, 2009
The exhibit displays Picasso paintings alongside those of masters who inspired him from El Greco to Cezanne. Financial adviser Manuel Eduardo Aranguren Aranguren said he flew from Venezuela seven hours earlier to compare Picasso's works with the masters who influenced him. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
