The Chinese new year starting in February 2024 is the year of the dragon, a symbol of power, nobility and good fortune. For Vacheron Constantin, it's an opportunity to demonstrate its prowess in the ...

These are not bright times. We see the world in shades of gray. So gallerygoers may be especially interested in artists who work in mixtures of black and white—in what for centuries has been known as ...

Grisaille, which translates from French as “greyness,” emerged centuries ago as artists grew frustrated by the lack of depth in their paintings. Starting with a light base, they would layer shadow and ...

Similar Lots to This Artwork A Limoges grisaille painted enamel rectangular plaque depicting the Death of Acteon ,Circa 1570 grisaille and partially gilt painted enamel on copper 8.89 x 22 cm Estimate ...

Why do I need to know grisaille? Because whether it is to talk about the gloomy sky or a dull atmosphere, the French love to use it. What does it mean? Grisaille translates to 'greyness' or 'dullness' ...