Whistler's Nocturne Blue and Silver Chelsea 1871 moonlit Thames painting blue moon symbolism in art Whistler's Nocturne Blue and Silver Chelsea 1871 moonlit Thames painting blue moon symbolism in art
Kintsugi ceramic plate with pink thread repairs along visible cracks, decorated with small floral motifs symbolising the Japanese art of embracing imperfection Kintsugi ceramic plate with pink thread repairs along visible cracks, decorated with small floral motifs symbolising the Japanese art of embracing imperfection

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Gustav Klimt The Kiss 1907-08 oil and gold leaf on canvas Belvedere Museum Vienna Gustav Klimt The Kiss 1907-08 oil and gold leaf on canvas Belvedere Museum Vienna
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Georgia O’Keeffe Symbolism Georgia O’Keeffe Symbolism
Kawanabe Kyōsai, Famous Mirrors: The Spirit of Japan, Newly Published, 1874. Israel Goldman Collection Kawanabe Kyōsai, Famous Mirrors: The Spirit of Japan, Newly Published, 1874. Israel Goldman Collection
Fehu symbol meaning Fehu symbol meaning
Tate Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose 1885–6, John Singer Sargent Tate Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose 1885–6, John Singer Sargent