2020-08-27 13:45
"The Temple of Flora" is the third and final part of Robert John Thornton's New illustration of the sexual system of Carolus von Linnaeus, considered by many to be the greatest of a… Read More
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2020-08-26 13:36
Selected images from a massive late 19th century tome entitled simply Magic, subtitled Stage Illusions and Scientific Diversions, including Trick Photography, compiled and edit… Read More
2020-08-25 13:30
Selection of details from a 15th-century manuscript titled Vaticinia de Pontificibus depicting gloriously surreal portraits of various Popes in the midst of the prophecies rela… Read More
2020-08-24 13:26
Selected double-page spreads from Adriaen Coenen's Visboek (Fish Book), an epic 800+ page tome on all things fish and fish-related. Coenen began work on this unique book in 157… Read More
2020-08-23 12:15
Connecting Edo (now known as Tokyo) to Kyoto, the Tōkaidō road was the most important of the "Five Routes" in Edo-period Japan. This coastal road and its fifty-three stations h… Read More
2020-08-22 13:16
In 1838, the English ornithologist John Gould set sail for Australia with his wife, the artist Elizabeth Gould. The previous year John had examined the bird specimens Charles Darwin brou… Read More
2020-08-22 12:11
These strangely alluring images are from a report by Ludwig Heinrich Philipp Döderlein (1855–1936), a German zoologist who specialized in sea stars, sea urchins… Read More
2020-08-21 13:05
It was an execution that defined an era. On January 21, 1793, four days after he had been convicted of high treason and crimes against the state by 693 of the 721 deputies of the Nationa… Read More
2020-08-20 13:06
The art of keeping ourselves entertained while quarantined dates back many centuries. In 1349, following a bubonic plague epidemic that killed more than half the population of his native… Read More
2020-08-19 13:05
Part I:
TROPICAL RAINFORESTS OF THE WORLD
Tropical rainforests are a world like none other; and their importance to the global ecosystem and human existence is paramount. Unparalleled i… Read More
2020-08-18 12:10
There are trillions of microplastics in the ocean — they bob on the surface, float through the water column, and accumulate in clusters on the seafloor. With plastic… Read More
2020-08-17 13:26
he coral reef surrounding the resort island of Boracay, which the Philippine government wants to reopen to tourists, is under attack from a crown-of-thorns starfish infestation.
Local of… Read More
2020-08-12 15:53
Pondering the age-old question, so you want some cheese to go with that wine? Perhaps no, but whether you're hosting a grand soiree, a simple gathering or the casual impromptu get-togeth… Read More
2020-08-11 13:05
There are as many methods for making sourdough starter as there are bakers. Classicists say flour and water is enough to begin fermentation. Others—like Peter Reinhart of The Bread… Read More
2020-08-10 12:03
A selection of colorised stereographs depicting Japanese soldiers and camp life during the Russo-Japanese war of 1904-1905. A result of a rivalry between the Russian Empire and the E… Read More
2020-08-07 12:01
Certain scientific circles of the nineteenth century were home to a rather unexpected preoccupation: the dropping of cats. While at university in Trinity College, Cambridge, James Cl… Read More
2020-08-06 11:00
A selection of photo-micrographs created by Arthur E Smith and featured in the book Nature through Microscope & Camera (1909) by Richard Kerr. Little info… Read More
2020-08-05 12:58
Last year marked two significant centenaries: the cessation of fighting in the First World War and the passing of legislation that expanded the electoral franchise to include women for t… Read More
2020-08-04 11:56
The culture of the American road has been much celebrated — and much criticized. Lawrence Ferlinghetti saw the rise of the automobile and the construction of the inte… Read More
2020-08-03 11:55
Although Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, the Civil War then raging prevented it being enacted in much of the American South until months or e… Read More
2020-08-01 12:22
Printing processes are numerous, but all contain certain features that transform them from print to art. Lithograms, or more commonly lithographs are unique in their art form becaus… Read More
2020-07-31 11:49
More than 8,400 super high-resolution images from the Apollo missions have been released onto Flickr, a huge upload which allows the general public to see the historic photo… Read More
2020-07-30 11:51
A selection of images used to illustrate Practical Hydrotherapy: A Manual for Students and Practitioners (1909). The book is written by Dr Curran Pope, a professor of physi… Read More
2020-07-29 11:47
These photographs of injured American Civil War soldiers were created by Reed B. Bontecou, a New York surgeon who played a key role in documenting the very many casualties of the Civ… Read More
2020-07-28 12:23
An unusual creation from the studio of André-Adolphe-Eugène Disdéri, the French photographer best known for inventing the hugely popular "carte de visite". In th… Read More
2020-07-27 10:44
Touted as the "newest contribution to the enjoyment of living", news of the ingenious "rowing-bath" comes to us from the pages of a 1916 edition of The Popular Science Month… Read More
2020-07-24 10:42
Although best known for developing the practical telephone — for which he became the first, in 1876, to secure a US patent — the Scottish-born inventor Alexander Grah… Read More
2020-07-23 11:58
At first glance these intricate depictions of the moon might seem like photographs from the Apollo space program of 1961–75. In fact they were captured a century ear… Read More
2020-07-22 13:16
In these chaotic times, many of us are looking for some place where we can find just a little bit of peace and tranquility. As the world searches for ways to regain a little bit of the silen… Read More
2020-07-21 13:23
The Arkansas Razorback is the official mascot for the University of Arkansas and is one of the most recognized symbol in sports. A razorback, which is essentially a wild hog, is a fierce loo… Read More
2020-07-19 21:10
Unique and high-quality art from Schmidt Fine Art Gallery
We offer truly unique and humbling fine art produced here locally in Arkansas. Our gallery covers a wide range of prints with theme… Read More
2020-07-16 15:21
by Shreya Dasgupta
Researchers placed individuals of the solitary coral, Heliofungia actiniformis, into a 10-litre aquatic tank and began heating the water up.
Within the first tw… Read More
2020-07-15 14:13
by Jeremy Hance
Before the arrival of humans—with their dogs, cats, and wild pigs—the northern Bahamian rock iguana ruled its home range, being pound-for-pound among the bigge… Read More
2020-07-14 15:06
by Mongabay.com
New research published in the journal PLoS ONE this month finds that the US Endangered Species Act (ESA) is effectively aiding in the recovery of beleaguered populatio… Read More
2020-07-13 14:10
As the morning sun rises, a soft, orange glow stretches across the horizon. The rays speckle the ground as certain fragments of light are blocked from the hanging leaves of a nearby t… Read More
2020-07-10 14:00
by Shreya Dasgupta
The new reserve will be spread across several municipalities, including Isla Mujeres, Benito Juárez, Puerto Morelos, Solidaridad, Cozumel, Tulum, Bacalar and… Read More
2020-07-09 14:04
The Vatican Gardens with the St Peter's Basllica in the Backdrop – A Beautiful Must-Have
Do you love fine art? How about having a piece of Vatican gardens – with the St Peter'… Read More
2020-07-09 14:04
The Vatican Gardens with the St Peter's Basllica in the Backdrop – A Beautiful Must-Have
Do you love fine art? How about having a piece of Vatican gardens – with the St Peter'… Read More
2020-07-08 14:14
by Erik Hoffner
Lighthouse Reef: Photograph Copyright Schmidt Fine Art Gallery
UNESCO has announced that the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System, which it added to the World Heritage… Read More
2020-07-07 15:15
Techniques for Creating Light and Shadow
by STACEY RAIN STRICKLER
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In the establishing shot for the video “Drawing with Ch… Read More
2020-07-06 13:16
A historical opportunity for fine art prints!
Here at Schmidt fine art gallery, we are offering some of the most unique prints to make a fine addition to any art collection. Our art gallery… Read More
2020-07-05 14:15
by Victoria Heath
The Smithsonian—the world’s largest museum and research institution—announced yesterday Smithsonian Open Access, an initiative tha… Read More
2020-07-03 15:08
The release, which covers images of the great majority of the museum’s holdings, will enable anyone, anywhere to freely access, use, and remix photos of some of the world’s most… Read More
2020-07-01 13:22
In the midst of the rampant, countrywide shuttering of bars and restaurants due to COVID-19, there are few ties left to the proverbial night out. Some places are permitting the sale of t… Read More
2020-06-30 16:00
Photographing Architecture: An interview with Chris Edwards
Why photographing buildings is very different from photographing people
By MARISSA CLIFFORD
Chris Edwards photographs t… Read More
2020-06-29 16:07
What if your life was painted by Vincent van Gogh or Rembrandt?
By ERIN MIGDOL
The dream-like imagery of the Surrealists and staccato brushstrokes of the Impressionists help us fi… Read More
2020-06-26 13:00
Schmidt Fine Art Gallery Collection: Gladiator’s Gate in Rome Colosseum
The fascinating thing about history is its effervescent nature. We can gaze at an image such as this one and un… Read More
2020-06-26 01:40
by Elizabeth Claire Alberts on 9 April 2020
Great Barrier Reef suffers biggest bleaching event yet
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef just experienced its third major bleachin… Read More
2020-06-24 15:43
Try this how-to for a two-fer of silky roasted cloves and garlicky oil.
As adding garlic to dishes goes, we definitely don’t shy away from the stuff. Whether it’s as a flavo… Read More
2020-06-23 14:04
An Eye to the Earth
It’s not every day that we’re able to see something so small in such detail. At first glance, it can be hard to get a sense of the scale; only the leaf behind… Read More
2020-06-21 23:34
It's one of the classic signs of spring: a turtle emerging from the dried winter leaves to bask in the warm sunlight. As the snow starts to melt and grasses poke out of the undergrowth, the… Read More
2020-06-17 20:34
Fire Hydrant of Fire - The Perfect Piece for Your Home
The art piece, Fire Hydrant on Fire, features a demure, yet glowing fire hydrant amidst a sea of grass. Created by a collaboration bet… Read More
2020-06-11 13:11
Did you know a dolphin's eye is equally suited for vision in and out of the water? What is more, they're able to hear 10 times the upper limits of humans. And obviously, they're adorable. Do… Read More
2020-06-10 22:43
There are a lot of choices you must make when selecting art for your home. A nice piece says as much about you as it does about the journey of the artist that created it when it is found i… Read More
2020-06-08 00:41
Given the on-going pandemic we are sure that many of you have been locked away in your homes for longer than you would have liked. It’s been a rough few weeks for all of us and whilst… Read More
2020-06-08 00:40
This stunning photo taken in Banff National Park by Aurora Chalbaud comes incredibly close to recreating the feeling of standing at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. The icefield is a promin… Read More
2020-06-08 00:40
Photography has many forms; from negatives to scans or digital to print. We can view photos on our phone, in a book, in frames hanging on a wall and giant sized canvases. However, most of t… Read More
2020-06-08 00:39
This week we are highlighting a selection of photographs by award-winning photographer and Arkansas native, Clint Murchison. Since graduating from the University of Arkansas, Murchison has e… Read More
2020-06-08 00:39
There are many ways to understand an image, today I will attempt to describe certain ones so you can begin to think critically when looking at a photograph. We will evaluate the choices… Read More
2020-06-08 00:39
There are many ways to understand an image, today I will attempt to describe certain ways you can begin to think critically when looking at a photograph. We will evaluate the choices made or… Read More
2020-06-08 00:39
There are many ways to understand an image, today I will attempt to describe certain methods that will help you think more critically when looking at a photograph. We will eva… Read More
2020-06-08 00:39
Do you ever wonder what life would be like without the invention of photography? It has seeped its way into every aspect of life. For me, not only do I document my day and post it on social… Read More
2020-06-08 00:38
Schmidt Fine Art Gallery is extremely proud to present another photographic piece by resident artist Clint Murchison. Any outdoor enthusiasts alike will find Murchison’s approach, crea… Read More
2020-06-08 00:38
Do you love wildlife so much that you want to bring the outdoors into your home? Schmidt Fine Art Gallery are proud to present Cardinal Love..Birds in Winter. An acrylic print shot by life l… Read More
2020-06-08 00:37
Do you love the ocean but live in city? Perhaps you’re inland and unable to access the coast regularly or you simply haven’t had time to take a vacation. For anyone who lo… Read More
2020-06-08 00:37
Schmidt Gallery was founded by Kurt Schmidt with the vision to establish a photo-centric gallery in the heart of Montgomery county in Texas. After leaving the corporate mine-field of IT, Sch… Read More
2020-06-08 00:36
At Schmidt Fine Art Gallery we are thrilled to announce that we have always run and plan to always run our facilities on 100% renewable power. On average we get 750kwh a… Read More
2020-06-08 00:36
We find ourselves in a unique time in history. Not only are we in the midst of a global pandemic, we are also witnessing tensions rise throughout the country around race and politics. Since… Read More
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