Pheidias and the Frieze of the Parthenon, 1868-69, by Lawrence Alma Tadema, 1836-1912, Dutch-British artist, oil painting. Pheidias stands on scaffolding, holding a scroll, as he directs artists and workers creating the high-relief Pentelic marble sculpture created on the upper part of the Parthenon’s inner chamber. Men and women of Athens appear to be on the scaffold as well, observing the work in progress. (BSLOC_2023_4_4)
Figurative Art
Think reality delights? You bet your walls do too. So, why not introduce them to our collection of figurative art. Make acquaintance with inspiring muses of famous masters or get a glimpse of pop culture icons caught on camera. Any masterpieces you choose will give your space a unique story to share in our handcrafted frames.
This genre of art involves a realistic depiction of living as well as inanimate objects. Artists like Jean Michel Basquiat, Norman Rockwell, and Banksy are renowned for giving a platform to cultural commentary and human experiences through their art.
