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National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: "Watson and the Shark"

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a comprehensive site that tells the story behind one of John Singleton Copley's most famous paintings, "Watson and the Shark." The site discusses the artist's life and provides compositional information about the painting....
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Thomas Gainsborough

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an excellent depiction of the artist's life. Includes his influences and a photo of one of his greatest paintings, "The Blue Boy."
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The Wharton Group

Discover France: Jean Francois Millet

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed biography of the artist, Jean Francois Millet. This article contains information about his influences as well as pictures of some of his most famous works like "The Gleaners."
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Mark Harden's Artchive

The Artchive: Nighthawks

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a copy of Hopper's painting "Nighthawks," plus a short critique of the painting, the artist, and the painting's message.
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: The Last Supper

For Students 2nd - 8th
Learn the history behind Da Vinci's 'The Last Supper' and other interesting facts.