Day 2159 #ArtKicksCovid19 “The Yellow Scale” (1907) František Kupka. The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. This is a striking self-portrait in which Kupka presents himself seated amidst a luminous field of yellow, cigarette in one hand and a book in the other, his intense gaze meeting the viewer’s.
February 11, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Day 2159 #ArtKicksCovid19 “The Yellow Scale” (1907) František Kupka. The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. This is a striking self-portrait in which Kupka presents himself seated amidst a luminous field of yellow, cigarette in one hand and a book in the other, his intense gaze meeting the viewer’s.
Day 2158 #ArtKicksCovid19 “Vase of Flowers” (1910) Odilon Redon. Private Collection. In this work, Redon presents a softly radiant bouquet in a deep blue vase against a muted, textured background. The flowers- loosely defined roses, daisies, and wild blooms - seem to hover between representation
February 10, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Day 2158 #ArtKicksCovid19 “Vase of Flowers” (1910) Odilon Redon. Private Collection. In this work, Redon presents a softly radiant bouquet in a deep blue vase against a muted, textured background. The flowers- loosely defined roses, daisies, and wild blooms - seem to hover between representation
Day 2157 #ArtKicksCovid19 "Interior" (1901) Georg Achen. Musée d'Orsay. Achen was a prominent Danish naturalist painter who became one of his country's most popular portraitists by the 1890s. His work was deeply influenced by the subdued palette and atmospheric interiors
February 9, 2026 at 8:47 AM
Day 2157 #ArtKicksCovid19 "Interior" (1901) Georg Achen. Musée d'Orsay. Achen was a prominent Danish naturalist painter who became one of his country's most popular portraitists by the 1890s. His work was deeply influenced by the subdued palette and atmospheric interiors
Day 2156 #ArtKicksCovid19 "The White Cat" (1912) Franz Marc. Staatliche Galerie Moritzburg in Halle. Marc was born on this day in 1884. Here, he utilises his signature "animalisation of art" (Animalisierung) to prioritise emotional essence over realistic detail, rendering the cat
February 8, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Day 2156 #ArtKicksCovid19 "The White Cat" (1912) Franz Marc. Staatliche Galerie Moritzburg in Halle. Marc was born on this day in 1884. Here, he utilises his signature "animalisation of art" (Animalisierung) to prioritise emotional essence over realistic detail, rendering the cat
Day 2155 #ArtKicksCovid19 "View of the Cliffs of Møn, Denmark" (1851) P. C. Skovgaard. Fuglsang Art Museum. This majestic landscape celebrates the grandeur of Denmark’s natural scenery. The towering white chalk cliffs rise dramatically above the turquoise sea, framed by beech trees
February 7, 2026 at 10:31 AM
Day 2155 #ArtKicksCovid19 "View of the Cliffs of Møn, Denmark" (1851) P. C. Skovgaard. Fuglsang Art Museum. This majestic landscape celebrates the grandeur of Denmark’s natural scenery. The towering white chalk cliffs rise dramatically above the turquoise sea, framed by beech trees
Day 2154 #ArtKicksCovid19 “La Méditerranée” (1906) Aristide Maillol. National Gallery of Art. At the beginning of the 20th century, as he turned from a career as a painter and a graphic and tapestry designer to concentrate on sculpture, Aristide Maillol was shaping what would become
February 6, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Day 2154 #ArtKicksCovid19 “La Méditerranée” (1906) Aristide Maillol. National Gallery of Art. At the beginning of the 20th century, as he turned from a career as a painter and a graphic and tapestry designer to concentrate on sculpture, Aristide Maillol was shaping what would become
Day 2153 #ArtKicksCovid19 “Man in a Smock (1884) Gustave Caillebotte. Private Collection. This presents a working man shown with striking directness and psychological presence. Dressed in a plain blue smock, the figure is rendered with crisp contours and careful modelling,
February 5, 2026 at 7:29 AM
Day 2153 #ArtKicksCovid19 “Man in a Smock (1884) Gustave Caillebotte. Private Collection. This presents a working man shown with striking directness and psychological presence. Dressed in a plain blue smock, the figure is rendered with crisp contours and careful modelling,
Day 2152 #ArtKicksCovid19 “A Little Breakfast” (1917) Pierre Bonnard. Private Collection. This intimate domestic scene depicts a woman absorbed in the simple ritual of breakfast, surrounded by softly patterned interiors and objects that dissolve into warm, shimmering colour.
February 4, 2026 at 8:27 AM
Day 2152 #ArtKicksCovid19 “A Little Breakfast” (1917) Pierre Bonnard. Private Collection. This intimate domestic scene depicts a woman absorbed in the simple ritual of breakfast, surrounded by softly patterned interiors and objects that dissolve into warm, shimmering colour.
Day 2151 #ArtKicksCovid19 “Looking Out to Sea” (1927) Norman Rockwell. Norman Rockwell Museum. Rockwell was born on this day in 1894. This depicts an older man and a young boy standing together at the water’s edge, accompanied by a dog, all gazing out toward the open sea.
February 3, 2026 at 7:49 AM
Day 2151 #ArtKicksCovid19 “Looking Out to Sea” (1927) Norman Rockwell. Norman Rockwell Museum. Rockwell was born on this day in 1894. This depicts an older man and a young boy standing together at the water’s edge, accompanied by a dog, all gazing out toward the open sea.
Day 2150 #ArtKicksCovid19 “Bouquet de fleurs sur une petite table” (1932) Suzanne Valadon. Private Collection. This vibrant still life depicts a loosely arranged bouquet of roses and lilies in a bright blue vase set on a small wooden table.
February 2, 2026 at 9:47 AM
Day 2150 #ArtKicksCovid19 “Bouquet de fleurs sur une petite table” (1932) Suzanne Valadon. Private Collection. This vibrant still life depicts a loosely arranged bouquet of roses and lilies in a bright blue vase set on a small wooden table.
Day 2149 #ArtKicksCovid19 "Sunset on the Seine at Lavacourt, Winter Effect” (1880) Claude Monet. Musee Marmottan Monet. This painting shows the village of Lavacourt on the Seine during winter, with snow-covered banks, bare trees, and a low red sun dissolving into a misty pastel sky.
February 1, 2026 at 9:22 AM
Day 2149 #ArtKicksCovid19 "Sunset on the Seine at Lavacourt, Winter Effect” (1880) Claude Monet. Musee Marmottan Monet. This painting shows the village of Lavacourt on the Seine during winter, with snow-covered banks, bare trees, and a low red sun dissolving into a misty pastel sky.
Day 2148 #ArtKicksCovid19 “Siberian Dogs in the Snow” (1910) Franz Marc. National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. This study of two white, long-haired dogs is believed to inspired by the artist's own Siberian Shepherd, Russi. The textured, visible brushstrokes and a palette dominated by ivory,
January 31, 2026 at 9:31 AM
Day 2148 #ArtKicksCovid19 “Siberian Dogs in the Snow” (1910) Franz Marc. National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. This study of two white, long-haired dogs is believed to inspired by the artist's own Siberian Shepherd, Russi. The textured, visible brushstrokes and a palette dominated by ivory,
Day 2147 #ArtKicksCovid19 “Winter Landscape at Sunset” (1887) Anton Mauve. Singer Laren Museum. As a leading figure of the Hague School, Dutch artist Mauve captures a tranquil scene where a snow-covered terrain is bathed in the warm, low light of the setting sun, creating a poignant contrast between
January 30, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Day 2147 #ArtKicksCovid19 “Winter Landscape at Sunset” (1887) Anton Mauve. Singer Laren Museum. As a leading figure of the Hague School, Dutch artist Mauve captures a tranquil scene where a snow-covered terrain is bathed in the warm, low light of the setting sun, creating a poignant contrast between
Day 2146 #ArtKicksCovid19 "Study of a Kingfisher" (1871) John Ruskin. Ashmolean Museum. This is a vibrant example of Ruskin’s "truth to nature" philosophy. Created during his tenure as the first Slade Professor of Fine Art at Oxford, the work was intended as a teaching aid to encourage students
January 29, 2026 at 8:12 AM
Day 2146 #ArtKicksCovid19 "Study of a Kingfisher" (1871) John Ruskin. Ashmolean Museum. This is a vibrant example of Ruskin’s "truth to nature" philosophy. Created during his tenure as the first Slade Professor of Fine Art at Oxford, the work was intended as a teaching aid to encourage students
Day 2145 #ArtKicksCovid19 “Portrait of Lizzy Ansingh” (1902) Thérèse Schwartze. Rijksmuseum This is an intimate depiction by the celebrated Dutch artist of her niece and fellow painter. It captures Ansingh in an informal pose, seated with her elbow resting on the back of a chair wearing a black hat.
January 28, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Day 2145 #ArtKicksCovid19 “Portrait of Lizzy Ansingh” (1902) Thérèse Schwartze. Rijksmuseum This is an intimate depiction by the celebrated Dutch artist of her niece and fellow painter. It captures Ansingh in an informal pose, seated with her elbow resting on the back of a chair wearing a black hat.
Day 2144 #ArtKicksCovid19 "Three Studies for Poppies" (early 20th century) Sophia L. Crownfield. Smithsonian Design Museum NYC. This is a masterful example of botanical observation intended for commercial application. Rendered in brush and gouache on grey paper,
January 27, 2026 at 6:57 AM
Day 2144 #ArtKicksCovid19 "Three Studies for Poppies" (early 20th century) Sophia L. Crownfield. Smithsonian Design Museum NYC. This is a masterful example of botanical observation intended for commercial application. Rendered in brush and gouache on grey paper,
Day 2143 #ArtKicksCovid19 "Self-Portrait" (1910) William Orpen. Metropolitan Museum of Art. This painting depicts the Irish artist during his early career in London's West End. It is a full-length reflection of Orpen in his studio mirror, where he stands with an air of "urban gentleman" refinement,
January 26, 2026 at 8:47 AM
Day 2143 #ArtKicksCovid19 "Self-Portrait" (1910) William Orpen. Metropolitan Museum of Art. This painting depicts the Irish artist during his early career in London's West End. It is a full-length reflection of Orpen in his studio mirror, where he stands with an air of "urban gentleman" refinement,
Day 2142 #ArtKicksCovid19 “Angel” (1887) Abbott Handerson Thayer. Smithsonian American Art Museum. This is a seminal work that marks the beginning of the American artist’s celebrated series of winged figures. It serves as both an allegorical portrait of his 11 year old daughter, Mary,
January 25, 2026 at 10:33 AM
Day 2142 #ArtKicksCovid19 “Angel” (1887) Abbott Handerson Thayer. Smithsonian American Art Museum. This is a seminal work that marks the beginning of the American artist’s celebrated series of winged figures. It serves as both an allegorical portrait of his 11 year old daughter, Mary,
Day 2141 #ArtKicksCovid19 "Cherries" (1883) Henri Fantin-Latour. V&A Museum. The painting depicts a single cherry branch laden with ripe fruit and vibrant green leaves, set against a stark, plain white background. This minimalist composition emphasises the naturalism and rich colour of the subject,
January 24, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Day 2141 #ArtKicksCovid19 "Cherries" (1883) Henri Fantin-Latour. V&A Museum. The painting depicts a single cherry branch laden with ripe fruit and vibrant green leaves, set against a stark, plain white background. This minimalist composition emphasises the naturalism and rich colour of the subject,
Day 2140 #ArtKicksCovid19 “Self-Portrait with Palette" (1906) Alice Pike Barney. Smithsonian American Art Museum. In this work, Barney depicts herself as a confident artist holding a painter's palette and brushes, a vibrant celebration of her creative spirit. It is considered an Impressionist work.
January 23, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Day 2140 #ArtKicksCovid19 “Self-Portrait with Palette" (1906) Alice Pike Barney. Smithsonian American Art Museum. In this work, Barney depicts herself as a confident artist holding a painter's palette and brushes, a vibrant celebration of her creative spirit. It is considered an Impressionist work.
Day 2139 #ArtKicksCovid19 “Spectrum IX” (2014) Ellsworth Kelly. Glenstone. This is the final work in a series of nine "Spectrum" paintings Kelly began in Paris in 1953, the piece consists of 12 joined vertical canvas panels that transition through a meticulous chromatic progression of primary,
January 22, 2026 at 7:02 AM
Day 2139 #ArtKicksCovid19 “Spectrum IX” (2014) Ellsworth Kelly. Glenstone. This is the final work in a series of nine "Spectrum" paintings Kelly began in Paris in 1953, the piece consists of 12 joined vertical canvas panels that transition through a meticulous chromatic progression of primary,
Day 2138 #ArtKicksCovid19 “A Little Girl in Peasant Dress, Playing with a Cat” (1880) Peder Severin Krøyer. This work captures a tender and playful moment between a young girl and her feline companion. Dressed in traditional attire, the girl wears a dark blue bodice,
January 21, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Day 2138 #ArtKicksCovid19 “A Little Girl in Peasant Dress, Playing with a Cat” (1880) Peder Severin Krøyer. This work captures a tender and playful moment between a young girl and her feline companion. Dressed in traditional attire, the girl wears a dark blue bodice,
Day 2137 #ArtKicksCovid19 "Portrait of Bernhart von Reesen" (1521) Albrecht Dürer. Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister in Dresden. Bernhart von Reesen was a successful merchant from Danzig (modern-day Gdańsk). He was 30 years old at the time of the portrait and died of the plague later that same year.
January 20, 2026 at 7:21 AM
Day 2137 #ArtKicksCovid19 "Portrait of Bernhart von Reesen" (1521) Albrecht Dürer. Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister in Dresden. Bernhart von Reesen was a successful merchant from Danzig (modern-day Gdańsk). He was 30 years old at the time of the portrait and died of the plague later that same year.
Day 2136 #ArtKicksCovid19 “L’Estaque, Melting Snow” (1871) Paul Cézanne. Private Collection. Cézanne was born on this day in 1839. This painting depicts the French village of L'Estaque with its distinctive red roofs emerging from greenery, capturing a vibrant interplay of warm and cool tones
January 19, 2026 at 7:57 AM
Day 2136 #ArtKicksCovid19 “L’Estaque, Melting Snow” (1871) Paul Cézanne. Private Collection. Cézanne was born on this day in 1839. This painting depicts the French village of L'Estaque with its distinctive red roofs emerging from greenery, capturing a vibrant interplay of warm and cool tones
Day 2135 #ArtKicksCovid19 “Gold Jug” (1937) William Nicholson. The Royal Collection. Nicholson enjoyed painting still-lifes and in the late 1930s he painted a small series of pictures exploring light on plate, including this one. The texture of his paint became increasingly free over the years,
January 18, 2026 at 10:04 AM
Day 2135 #ArtKicksCovid19 “Gold Jug” (1937) William Nicholson. The Royal Collection. Nicholson enjoyed painting still-lifes and in the late 1930s he painted a small series of pictures exploring light on plate, including this one. The texture of his paint became increasingly free over the years,