Michelle Plastrik
Author
Michelle Plastrik is an art adviser living in New York City. She writes on a range of topics, including art history, the art market, museums, art fairs, and special exhibitions.
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Who Wore What—Fashioned by Thomas Gainsborough
‘Gainsborough: The Fashion of Portraiture’ presents a detailed look at the artist’s painted fashions throughout his four-decade career.
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England’s Oldest Surviving Crown
This 14th-century bejeweled crown is further proof of Medieval craftsmen’s advanced technical skills.
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An Important Piece of 18th-Century French Furniture in America
Gilles Joubert’s writing desk is regarded as one of the best furniture pieces made for King Louis XV of France.
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The Met Cloisters: A Medieval Jewel Box in Manhattan
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art dedicated to the Middle Ages.
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Tilman Riemenschneider’s Mastery of Sculpting the Virgin Mary
Analysis of two Riemenschneider sculptures of the Virgin Mary showcase the artist’s ability to capture detailed emotion.
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Newcomb Pottery: New Orleans Arts and Crafts Movement
Southern women contributed to Newcomb’s 20th-century success through their virtuosity, complex creative design, and technical mastery of pottery.
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Parmigianino’s Mysterious Mannerist Masterpiece
The 16th-century painter’s most esteemed portrait is the enigmatic ‘Schiava Turca,’ or ‘Turkish Slave.’
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Meet a British Neoclassical Masterpiece
John Deare’s ‘Caesar Invading Britain’ exhibits the 18th-century sculptor’s virtuosic range of depth, texture, and narrative.
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‘Picturesque America’: Celebrating the Nation’s Natural Treasures
The two-volume set of books celebrates America by visually touring its national treasures and natural wonders.
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A Reunited Trio at London’s National Gallery
In 2025, Guercino’s companion paintings were permanently reunited at their new home.
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Who Wore What—Fashioned by Thomas Gainsborough
‘Gainsborough: The Fashion of Portraiture’ presents a detailed look at the artist’s painted fashions throughout his four-decade career.
|
England’s Oldest Surviving Crown
This 14th-century bejeweled crown is further proof of Medieval craftsmen’s advanced technical skills.
|
An Important Piece of 18th-Century French Furniture in America
Gilles Joubert’s writing desk is regarded as one of the best furniture pieces made for King Louis XV of France.
|
The Met Cloisters: A Medieval Jewel Box in Manhattan
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art dedicated to the Middle Ages.
|
Tilman Riemenschneider’s Mastery of Sculpting the Virgin Mary
Analysis of two Riemenschneider sculptures of the Virgin Mary showcase the artist’s ability to capture detailed emotion.
|
Newcomb Pottery: New Orleans Arts and Crafts Movement
Southern women contributed to Newcomb’s 20th-century success through their virtuosity, complex creative design, and technical mastery of pottery.
|
Parmigianino’s Mysterious Mannerist Masterpiece
The 16th-century painter’s most esteemed portrait is the enigmatic ‘Schiava Turca,’ or ‘Turkish Slave.’
|
Meet a British Neoclassical Masterpiece
John Deare’s ‘Caesar Invading Britain’ exhibits the 18th-century sculptor’s virtuosic range of depth, texture, and narrative.
|
‘Picturesque America’: Celebrating the Nation’s Natural Treasures
The two-volume set of books celebrates America by visually touring its national treasures and natural wonders.
|
A Reunited Trio at London’s National Gallery
In 2025, Guercino’s companion paintings were permanently reunited at their new home.
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