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"Fortuna" British artist: George Dunlop Leslie (1835–1921) Canvas, oil; 112.4×243.8 cm Private collection Aesthorizon

"Flower Seller on the Quay of the Seine in Paris", 1890 French artist: Victor Gabriel Gilbert (1847–1933) Canvas, oil; 73.5×93 cm Private collection Aesthorizon

Zhyvanetsky, Ilf and Petrov, Jerome K. Jerome, Philatov, Mark Twain, O. Henry, Slava Sea. People who could laugh so hard it made you uncomfortable. Now all the most genuinely positive authors are together in one place — Ironichnaya biblioteka (The Ironic Library). Raw, sincere, and hilarious glimpses into real life. Aesthorizon

"Still Life with Chrysanthemums", 1896 American artist: Emil Carlsen (1848–1932) Canvas, oil; 41×61.3 cm Private collection Aesthorizon

Under the Pergola Hungarian artist: Imre Gergely (1868–1914) Oil on canvas Private collection Aesthorizon

"Launched Garden", 1887 Russian artist: Julius Ivanovich Fedders (1838–1909) Canvas, oil; 40.5×51.8 cm Nizhny Tagil Museum of Fine Arts Aesthorizon

"Country House. Terrace," 1890s Russian artist: Stanislav Yulianovich Zhukovsky (1873–1944) Oil on cardboard, mounted on canvas; 38×29 cm State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow Aesthorizon

"Summer", 1903 American artist: Kate Clifton Osgood Holmes (1858–1925) Oil on canvas Private collection Aesthorizon

"Losiny Ostrov", 1881 Russian artist: Alexey Kondratyevich Savrasov (1830–1897) Canvas, oil; 53.2×45.4 cm Private collection In 1881, the artist returned to the landscapes of Losiny Ostrov—a place that had long inspired him. In this painting, he once again captures the quiet mood of the Russian countryside, finding poetry in the simplest details. Aesthorizon

erid: 2W5zFHud1Pf Drawing gets easier once the fundamentals click. 🎨 Join forces with popular artist Оля Ленива and Home Digital School in the course *“Drawing Basics + Portraits with Markers with lenivaya_art”*. Learn perspective, structure, light, and color through clear visuals—no boring theory. With 2.5x more practice than theory, you’ll draw daily, get mentor feedback, and build confidence fast. Master expressive marker portraits step by step. Plus, discover lenivaya_art’s personal method: her bold color use, portrait approach, and signature style 💜 In 4 months, you’ll confidently draw portraits from scratch. 🎁 Celebrate the school’s birthday: get 60% off and join a giveaway with 2,000,000 ₽ in prizes. Enroll by July 31: Learn more Aesthorizon #Drawing #ArtCourse #Portraits

Virgin American artist: Francis Coates Jones (1857–1932) Oil on canvas Private collection Aesthorizon

"Preparation", 1907 American painter: Edmund Charles Tarbell (1862–1938) Canvas, oil; 115.5×90.1 cm Indianapolis Museum of Art The painting depicts a young woman who, according to the artist's note, introduced herself as Charlotte Barton from Boston. In the upper right corner, a fragment of a painting by Jan Vermeer can be seen — the renowned 17th-century Dutch master known for his quiet interior scenes. Vermeer, rediscovered by artists in the early 20th century, had a profound influence on the painters of the Boston School. Aesthorizon

"At the Window", 1920 American artist: William Henry Dethlef Kuhn (William Henry Dethlef, 1878 – 1938) Canvas, oil; 91.4×40.6 cm Private collection Aesthorizon

We don’t often recommend external projects here, but this one we can vouch for without hesitation—created by someone we know personally. Georgy Kuleshov produces in-depth historical videos about the people, events, and phenomena that shaped Russian and world history. This isn’t dull lecturing or textbook retelling. These are full-fledged studio productions—rich narratives supported by archival footage, maps, documents, and custom visuals. Topics span a wide range: Caroline XII, Nestor Makhno, the history of piracy, alternative paths in the evolution of Rus, and many other compelling stories. Chances are, you’ll find the perfect starting point among his releases. Rather than list everything, we’ll cut to the chase and suggest you… Listen on Yandex Music Watch on VK Video You can also find the project on YouTube and other major platforms by searching “Georgy Kuleshov”. Aesthorizon

"Reading" American artist: Lilla Cabot Perry (1848–1933) Canvas, oil Private collection Aesthorizon

Danish artist: Bertha Wegmann (1847 — 1926) A portrait painter of German origin. Bertha played a key role in advancing the admission of women artists to the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. From 1887 to 1907, she was an active member of the Women Artists’ Association. In 1888, with her involvement and in collaboration with the Academy, the Art School for Women was established. Aesthorizon

"Coffee in the Morning", 1910 Artist: Harald Slott-Møller Oil on canvas; 85×69 cm Private collection Aesthorizon

"Friends," 1881 Swiss artist: Louise Catherine Breslau (1856–1927) Canvas, oil; 85.1×160 cm Museum of Art and History, Geneva For Louise Breslau, painting was a way to escape boredom. A sickly child, she was sent to a monastery early on. Soon after, she moved to Paris to study at the academy. Following her success at the Paris Salon, where she debuted in 1879, she opened her own studio. This painting features Louise with her roommates—an opera singer and another artist. It received an honorable mention at the Salon and later toured across Europe. Aesthorizon

"Feeding the Rabbits. Alice in Wonderland," 1904 Artist: Frederick Morgan Canvas, oil Private collection Aesthorizon

Vova Tsygan × Yandex Food At Chess & Jazz, Yandex Food has teamed up with contemporary artist Vova Tsygan to unveil two new artworks featuring Valentinaur—the central figure of his universe. A visual manifesto of freedom, the series urges you to follow your desires right here, right now. You can view the pieces in the guest pavilion of Yandex Food’s brand zone. While there, discover your "Desirer" archetype, craft a flower wreath, sing along with Hot Horist, or master a few chess combinations. If you’re heading to the festival tomorrow, don’t miss stopping by Yandex Food’s brand zone. And if you’d like a chance to claim one of the artworks, head over to Vova Tsygan’s profile. #YandexFood #VovaTsygan #ArtManifesto #ChessAndJazz #DesirerArchetype Aesthorizon