Best art paintings in the world

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Detail of The last day of Pompeii (by Karl Bryullov, 1833, Russian Museum)

Sir John Everett Millais, 1st Baronet PRA was an English painter and illustrator who was one of the founders of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood was founded at his family home in London, at 83 Gower Street (now number 7).

Repose at Noonday, Frederick C. Frieseke

Neoclassicism has exerted a powerful influence over art and architecture, helping shape some of the world’s most famous cities. Read on to find out more about this important artistic movement.

Gustave Dore (1832-1883) created the most popular illustrations and engravings in history. He reminds me of the top character actors of all time—you know their work, but you don't know their names. Gustave Dore was the most famous living artist in the world during his lifetime.