On January 18, 1779, the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania passed a resolution commissioning a portrait of George Washington for the Council Chamber and selected Charles Willson Peale as ...

This breed’s noble lineage is evident in its striking appearance and regal bearing. Pharaoh Hounds were kept by royalty for their prowess in hunting and their companionship, reflecting the opulence of ...

Jan. 30 (UPI) --Leonardo da Vinci's famed "Mona Lisa" portrait is getting a new home at Paris' Louvre while the art museum undergoes renovations. French President Emmanuel Macron said this week that ...

Jan. 30 (UPI) --Leonardo da Vinci's famed "Mona Lisa" portrait is getting a new home at Paris' Louvre while the art museum undergoes renovations. French President Emmanuel Macron said this week ...

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Now, that idea is becoming reality. As French President Emmanuel Macron announced this week, speaking in front of Leonardo’s iconic 16th-century portrait in the museum’s Salle des États ...

French President Emmanual Macron delivered a speech on Tuesday at the gallery (28 January), announcing that the portrait would be given its own “special place” within the Louvre, separating it ...

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday announced his plan to renovate Paris's Louvre museum which is plagued by overcrowding and outdated facilities. Standing in front of the Mona Lisa, Macron ...

PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron announced Tuesday that the ... eager to take a selfie with the groundbreaking portrait of the woman with the enigmatic smile.

Melania Trump's official first lady portrait was released on Monday. In case you forgot, this was her first portrait from 2017: And here is her new one: View this photo on Instagram Some people love ...

French President Emmanuel Macron is due to visit the Louvre on Tuesday after its director issued a warning about leaks, overcrowding and sub-standard catering in a confidential note that has raised ...