Sunday, February 26, 2017

Rudolf Koller painting

The Gotthardpost
by Rudolf Koller (1828–1905)
1874, oil on canvas, 54.7" × 46.3"
Koller was a Swiss painter, he was born in Zürich.

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Childe Hassam painting

Columbian Exposition, Chicago
by Childe Hassam (1859-1935)
1892, gouache on paper, 10.6" x 14"
Hassam was an American Impressionist painter, he was born in Boston, Massachusetts.

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Emil Theodor Richter painting

Salzburg with the Untersberg in the Distance
by Emil Theodor Richter (1801–1878)
1858, oil on canvas, 32.7" x 47.2"

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Literature Pick #104

The Terror from the Depths
by Sewell Peaslee Wright
From the November 1931 issue of Astounding Stories comes this fantastic science fiction short story, an action-packed tale starring Commander John Hanson, a character who appeared in ten stories from 1930 to 1933.



Monday, February 13, 2017

John Brett painting

Val d'Aosta
by John Brett (1831-1902)
1858, oil on canvas, 34.5" x 26.8"
Brett was a Pre-Raphaelite artist; he was born near the town of Reigate in Surrey, England.