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In a daring pose reminiscent of harem scenes and odalisques, the princess Leonilla of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn reclines on a low Turkish sofa on a veranda overlooking a lush tropical landscape. Only her unassailable social position made it possible for Franz Xaver Winterhalter to use such a sensual pose for a full-length portrait in Paris in 1843.Known…… Continue reading Leonilla Color Palette

Rialto Bridge Color PaletteThe Rialto Bridge is a famous bridge in Venice.Photo courtesy of Shaun Dunmall © 2008The Rialto Bridge (Italian: Ponte di Rialto) is a bridge spanning the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy. It is the oldest bridge across the canal and probably the most famous in the city. The first dry crossing of the…… Continue reading The Rialto Bridge Color Palette