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On the Way to the Feast of the Redeemer Italian artist: Luigi Pastega (1858–1927) Wood, oil; 29×45 cm Private collection Canvas hues

"Parting Tears", 1895 Artist: Pompeo Mariani Canvas, oil Private collection Canvas hues

"Antiquarian's Shop", 1919 Artist: Carl Johann Spielter Canvas, oil; 80.6×100 cm Private collection Canvas hues

"Open Window," 1921–1922 Artist: Elizabeth Okie Paxton Oil on canvas; 61.5×46.3 cm Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Massachusetts Canvas hues

Congratulations after the wedding German artist: Johann Hamza (1850–1927) Wood, oil; 36×26.5 cm Private collection Canvas hues

We’ve recommended Georgy Kuleshov’s project once before — and we’ve been following it ever since. So today, no lengthy intro: our friends have released an episode we’d like to highlight. A look at World War I through the lives of emperors and kings who knew each other personally. Nicholas II, Wilhelm II, and George V were relatives. They met, exchanged letters, vacationed together, and called each other “Willy,” “Nikki,” and “Georgie.” Then they found themselves leading nations dragged into one of the most devastating wars in history. • Could they have stopped the war? • To what extent did monarchs still control events — and when did events begin controlling them? • And how did a war that began under emperors, kaisers, and kings end up burying nearly the entire old European order? The result is a powerful episode on World War I through the eyes of royalty: family ties, personal correspondence, archival footage, maps, and documents. Recommended: Watch on YouTube Watch on VK Video Canvas hues

"Leading Note", 1915 Artist: William Merritt Chase Oil on canvas Private collection Canvas hues

"The Arbor," 1906 Artist: Gaston La Touche Canvas, oil; 180×201 cm Walters Art Museum Canvas hues

"Love Story," 1903 Artist: Emmanuel Phillips Fox Oil on canvas; 101.8×152.7 cm Ballarat Art Gallery, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Canvas hues

"Mountain Lake in the Mountains", 1896 Artist: Otakar Lebeda Canvas, oil; 78×98 cm National Gallery Prague Canvas hues

"Still Life with Bouquet and Fan," 1871 French artist: Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841–1919) Oil on canvas; 73.2×58.9 cm Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Texas Canvas hues

"Amateur Gardeners," 1885 English artist: Charles Burton Barber (1845–1894) Canvas, oil; 71.1×91.9 cm Private collection Canvas hues

"Butterfly", 1866 English artist: George Elgar Hicks (1824–1914) Canvas, oil Private collection Canvas hues

"His First Appearance in Public," 1870 Canadian artist: Charles Caleb Ward (1831–1896) Wood, oil; 25.4×30.2 cm National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. Canvas hues

"Sarah Bernhardt at Work in Her Studio," 1879 French artist: Marie-Désirée Bourgoin (1839–1912) Watercolor, gouache, graphite on paper; 67.8×53.1 cm The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York The painting captures Sarah Bernhardt engaged in sculpting—a reminder that her artistry extended beyond the stage to the world of visual creation. Bourgoin skillfully renders the studio’s atmosphere: exotic trinkets, opulent furnishings, and intricate interior details evoke a bohemian space rich with creative energy. Canvas hues

Afternoon Stroll French artist: James Tiss0 (1836–1902) Canvas, oil; 66.7×97.4 cm Private collection Canvas hues

"Daydreaming," 1899 French artist: William-Adolphe Bouguereau (1825–1905) Oil on canvas Private collection Canvas hues

The Museum of Erotic Art is now available on Telegram. The channel features the most daring and provocative works by artists across generations. Recommended for viewing: Sodom and Gomorrah Canvas hues

"Adelaide", 1895 Australian artist: Phillips Fox (1865–1915) Canvas, oil; 137.8×90 cm Art Gallery of New South Wales Canvas hues

"Gold Prospector", 1889 Australian artist: Julian Ashton (1851–1942) Canvas, oil; 213.4×116.9 cm Art Gallery of New South Wales Canvas hues