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Les Deux Baigneuses 1884, the latest restoration to be reproduced in high resolution to ensure superior quality enlargements and is available now in our 'Potpourri' gallery ~ Featuring vintage art & photos from around the world . . .

"Les Deux Baigneuses 1884" . . . Vintage portrait of two lovely women bathing at the beach. Les deux baigneuses relax among boulders along the shore. From an original 19th century (1884) painting by Adolphe Bouguereau. All Rights Reserved © 2016 padre art . . .



This captivating portrait can be found ~ with more vintage art & photos, lovingly restored and available now as designs for unique gift ideas ~ at our online shop, 'Classic Old Photos' . . . Les Deux Baigneuses 1884

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The Muse 1878 is our newest restoration to be reproduced in high resolution to insure superior quality enlargements and is available now in our 'Potpourri' gallery, featuring vintage art & photos from around the planet . . .

"The Muse 1878" . . . This vintage portrait was inspired by a Boccacio sonnet, "On his Last Sight of Fiammetta". The subject is the muse of Boccacio. Maria Spartali Stillman, herself one of the most prolific painters of the time, acted as model.

Behold Fiammetta, shown in Vision here.
"Gloom-girt 'mid Spring-flushed apple-growth she stands;
And as she sways the branches with her hands,
Along her arm the sundered bloom falls sheer,
In separate petals shed, each like a tear;
While from the quivering bough the bird expands
His wings. And lo! thy spirit understands
Life shaken and shower'd and flown, and Death drawn near.

All stirs with change. Her garments beat the air:
The angel circling round her aureole
Shimmers in flight against the tree's grey bole:
While she, with reassuring eyes most fair,
A presage and a promise stands; as 'twere
On Death's dark storm the rainbow of the Soul. "

From an original 19th century (1878) painting by Dante Rossetti. All Rights Reserved © 2016 padre art . . .



This colorful portrait can be found ~ with more vintage art & photos, lovingly restored and available now as designs for unique gift ideas ~ at our online shop, 'Classic Old Photos' . . . The Muse 1878

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Dutch Canned Foods Ad 1899 is the latest restoration to be reproduced in high resolution to ensure superior quality enlargements and is available now in our 'Vintage Posters' gallery, featuring engaging examples of the early graphic & advertising arts . . .

"Dutch Canned Foods Ad 1899" . . . Vintage Dutch preserved foods ad showing the fresh source of their preserved goods. From an original 19th century (1899) advertisement by Johann Caspel. All Rights Reserved © 2016 padre art . . .



This quaint advertisement can be found ~ with more vintage art & photos, lovingly restored and available now as designs for unique gift ideas ~ at our online shop, 'Classic Old Photos' . . . Dutch Canned Foods Ad 1899

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America Tourism Poster 1939 is the most recent restoration to be reproduced in high resolution to ensure superior quality enlargements and is available now in our 'Vintage Posters' gallery, featuring fine examples of the early graphic & advertising arts . . .

"America Tourism Poster 1939" . . . A vintage poster for the United States Travel Bureau. This American tourism poster shows two people in a cavern. From an original 20th century (1939) silkscreen by Alexander Dux. All Rights Reserved © 2016 padre art . . .



This eye-catching promotional poster can be found ~ with more vintage art & photos, lovingly restored and available now as designs for unique gift ideas ~ at our online shop, 'Classic Old Photos' . . . America Tourism Poster 1939

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Drinking Party 1837 is the newest restoration to be reproduced in high resolution to ensure superior quality enlargements and is available now in our '18th and 19th Century Japanese Prints' gallery, featuring vintage art & Ukiyo-e of Japan . . .

Drinking Party 1837

"Drinking Party 1837" . . . In a teahouse, Geisha entertain two men at a drinking party. While one Geisha plays music another dances and the third prepares food. A page of the series, Edo Komei Kaitei Zukushi (A series of well known Edo Restaurants). From an original 19th century (1837) woodcut, Kawachiro (Drinking Party at Restaurant Kawachiro), by Ando Hiroshige. All Rights Reserved © 2016 padre art . . .



This handsome woodcut can be found ~ with more vintage art & Ukiyo-e, lovingly restored and available now as designs for unique gift ideas ~ at our online shop, 'Padre Art Prints' . . . Drinking Party 1837

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Chocolate Ad 1899 is the newest restoration to be reproduced in high resolution to ensure superior quality enlargements and is available now in our 'Vintage Posters' gallery, featuring fine examples of the early graphic & advertising arts . . .

"Chocolate Ad 1899" . . . Vintage chocolate ad depicting a woman carrying a tray. She wears exotic garb and jewelry. From an original 19th century (1899) lithograph by Johan Caspel. All Rights Reserved © 2016 padre art . . .



This exotic advertisement can be found ~ with more vintage art & photos, lovingly restored and available now as designs for unique gift ideas ~ at our online shop, 'Classic Old Photos' . . . Chocolate Ad 1899

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Green Goddess Devotee 1901 is the latest restoration to be reproduced in high resolution to ensure superior quality enlargements and is available now in our 'Potpourri' gallery, featuring vintage art & photos from around the globe . . .

"Green Goddess Devotee 1901" . . . In this vintage image an absinthe drinker is enthralled by his vision. The Green Goddess devotee can perceive nothing but her 'Spirit'. From an original 20th century (1901) painting by Viktor Oliva. All Rights Reserved © 2016 padre art . . .



This dreamy image can be found ~ with more vintage art & photos, lovingly restored and available now as designs for unique gift ideas ~ at our online shop, 'Classic Old Photos' . . . Green Goddess Devotee 1901

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Flower Child 1895 is the most recent restoration to be reproduced in high resolution to ensure superior quality enlargements and is available now in our 'Potpourri' gallery, featuring vintage art & photos from around the planet . . .

"Flower Child 1895" . . . This eye-catching art nouveau graphic from a vintage advertisement shows this beautiful young woman with blond hair and large blue eyes. She wears an off-the-shoulder dress, jeweled diadem and other jewelry. In her hand is an elaborate flower. From an original 19th century (1895) lithograph by Paul Berthold. All Rights Reserved © 2016 padre art . . .



This mesmerizing image can be found ~ with more vintage art & photos, lovingly restored and available now as designs for unique gift ideas ~ at our online shop, 'Classic Old Photos' . . . Flower Child 1895

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International Exhibition Poster 1897 is the newest restoration to be reproduced in high resolution for superior quality enlargements and is available now in our 'Vintage Posters' gallery ~ Featuring fine examples of the early graphic & advertising arts . . .

"International Exhibition Poster 1897" . . . Vintage poster promoting an international exhibition in Brussels. From an original 19th century (1897) lithograph by Privat Livemont. All Rights Reserved © 2016 padre art . . .



This quaint advertisement can be found ~ with more vintage art & photos, lovingly restored and available now as designs for unique gift ideas ~ at our online shop, 'Classic Old Photos' . . . International Exhibition Poster 1897

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Daughters of Danaus 1903, the most recent restoration to be reproduced in high resolution to ensure superior quality enlargements and is available now in our 'Potpourri' gallery, featuring vintage art & photos from around the globe . . .

"Daughters of Danaus 1903" . . . The forty-nine daughters of Danaus perform their eternal torment. From an original 20th century (1903) painting by John Waterhouse. All Rights Reserved © 2016 padre art . . .





This fascinating image from mythology can be found ~ with more vintage art & photos, lovingly restored and available now as designs for unique gift ideas ~ at our online shop, 'Classic Old Photos' . . . Daughters of Danaus 1903

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