|
Edouard Cortes was born in 1882 in France and came from a family of painters. His father Antonio had been a Spanish court painter, and Edouard exhibited a passion and talent for art at an early age. He became famous for his paintings of Paris, capturing the many seasons and sights through his prolific working life. He gorgeous work embraced impressionist brushstrokes and a bright palette. He was an in-demand painter, up until his death in 1969.
|
| Place de l'Etoile, Arc de Triomphe |
![]() |
| Source |
| Rue de la Paix, Place Vendome in the Rain |
![]() |
| Source |
| Tuileries Garden |
![]() |
| Source |
| Place de la Bastille |
![]() |
| Source |
| Rue de Rivoli |
![]() |
| Source |
| Quai de Montebello |
![]() |
| Source |
| Place de la Concorde |
![]() |
| Source |
| Pont Alexandre III |
![]() |
| Source |
| Théâtre du Vaudeville |
![]() |
| Source |
| Tuileries Garden |
![]() |
| Source |
| Place du Tertre |
![]() |
| Source |
| Place St. Michel - Notre Dame |
![]() |
| Source |
| Été au Jardin |
![]() |
| Source |
| Le Tricot |
![]() |
| Source |
| A Little River Near Paris |
![]() |
| Source |
| The Ferryman |
![]() |
| Source |
| Concarneaux in Bretagne |
![]() |
| Source |
| Interieur, effet de lampe |
![]() |
| Source |
| Le Pecheur au Riviere (Crécy-en-Brie) |
![]() |
| Source |
| Soir d’Hiver |
![]() |
| Source |
| Copper Pots |
![]() |
| Source |
| Little Village in Normandy |
![]() |
| Source |
| Gathering Twigs in Winter |
![]() |
| Source |
Leonardo da Vinci: Profile of a True Renaissance Man
We're about to uncover the real Leonardo da Vinci in this deep dive into the life and personality of this famous genius.
Discover the Stories of 5 of France's Greatest Artists
Come discover the French painters, and through their works also the history and development of modern French art.
The Beauty of Mary Cassatt's Impressionist Paintings...
American painter Mary Cassatt beautifully captured the inner lives of French women in the 19th century.
20 Stunning Works of Impressionist Art From Alfred Sisley!
Though Alfred Sisley gained little fame during his life, this 19th century impressionist artist painted landscapes with the most celebrated artists in Paris.
Famous Beach Paintings That Capture Those Warm Summer Days
These lovely beach paintings capture the warmth and color of summer days.
The 25 Coolest Movie Posters Ever Made
Movie posters from the 1900s had a different charm. Letโs check out the best ones from that era.
8:06
Art Explanations: Rembrandโs Most Famous Painting
'The Night Watch' by Rembrandt is among the most recognized paintings in the world, but what makes it a masterpiece?
These Mind-Boggling Sculptures Can Appear and Disappear!
These incredible sculptures will challenge your perception - from one perspective theyโre there in full glory, but from another, they vanish before your eyes!
4:48
Amazing! This Dance is Still Mind-Blowing 76 Years Later!
From the powerful voice of Cab Calloway to the masterful moves of the Nicholas brothers, this fantastic performance continues to hold its own, over 75 years later.
40 Works of Street Art That Will Make You Stop And Think
Many beautiful works of art have been found in the most unique places. These artists make the streets their canvas and pour their hearts out to the world.
WANTED! These Wickedly Tasty Cakes Have Gone Missing!
Cakes are so fiendishly tempting that now they are trying to allure us by pretending to be anything but cakes. Watch out for these 24 sirens!
7:02
The Art of Glassblowing: How Glass Marbles Are Made Live
Have you ever wondered how glass marbles are made? Behold the art of glassblowing and creating real glass marbles.
2:25
This Might Be the Most Fun Ballet Video Out There
The Hong Kong Ballet is responsible for one of the most fun ballet videos out there. Don't miss it!
33:15
This Incredible Pianist is 82 and Still Phenomenal!
Martha Argerich is 82 and still a world-class pianist.
Feast Your Eyes on Martin Debenhamโs Amazing Sculptures
There are many an art form out there, but a particularly talented British artist took sculpting to new heights. Check out his work in these pictures.
MUSIC BOX: These Songs Influenced Entire Generations...
Some songs just tend to stick in the collective consciousness and influence a generation, changing the world forever. Here are 10 of the most influential.
6:21
Pianist Tiffany Poon Playing Schumann In a Must Listen
Listen to the incredibly talented and award-winning pianist Tiffany Poon play a lovely rendition to Schumannโs Sonata No. 2
6:03
Which Are the Best Cats? Why Circus Cats of Course!
Russian circus cats are definitely the best trained cats I've ever seen.
4:39
This Cello Music is Going to Uplift You Straight to Heaven
A classic song meets the classic treatment. A beautiful cello performance by 2cellos.
25 Breathtaking Buildings That Deserve More Attention
If youโve never seen these breathtaking buildings, you're seriously missing out!
This Dollhouse Is Like Nothing I've Ever Seen Before!
Valued at $8.5 million, here's what the world's most expensive dollhouse looks like.
5:54
This Sand Art Film About Nepal is Spectacular!
Watch this artist create a short film about Nepal using sand as his medium.
13:06
Don't Miss These Unreal Magic Tricks by Famous Illusionists
Look at some of the great illusionists of the world enacting some truly unreal magic tricks. You will be left scratching your head at these.
These Paintings and Sculptures Have Something to Hide...
Did you know that these famous paintings and sculptures had all of these hidden things incorporated into them? Find out all about them here.
2:47
This Adorable 5 Year Old Plays the Piano Like a Virtuoso
This 5 year old plays piano so well, she's a real master of the craft.
This Forgotten American Painterโs Works Are So Majestic!
Robert Seldon Duncanson was a 19th-century landscape artist whose enchanting paintings will soothe your soul.
5:22
A Must See Act! Juggling As You've Never Seen It Before
Watch these jugglers put on an incredible show!
I'd Never Heard of This Artist - Now I'll Never Forget Him
Look at these lush rural scenes and you'll feel like you're really where the artist was, communing with nature.
10 Fantastic Claude Monet Paintings to Marvel At!
Claude Monet painted some of the world's greatest Impressionism masterpieces. Here are 10 of his most well-known paintings.
4:29
When Classic Meets Rock: A Gorgeous Rendition
Watch and listen as the Piano Guys, famous for their renditions of modern music, play an amazing rendition of "Sweet Child o' Mine)
12:50
How Does He Do It? This Magician Is Beyond Incredible!
28-year-old Ben Hart magic tricks will turn even the most stern-faced skeptic into a believer. Tell us if you can figure out how he does these things, because we certainly canโt!
8:17
What an Incredible Balancing Act of Beauty, Poise & Grace!
I've never seen such a time-freezing performance of delicate grace as this amazing, incredible balancing act from Japanese artist, Miyoko Shida.
4:34
This Was One of Elvis Presley's Last Great Performances
Here's an extremely rare and great quality video of the King, Elvis Presley introducing and performing "Unchained Melody".
These Statues Are Both Very Famous & Very Mysterious
These statues are famous all over the world, but do you know the mysteries behind them? Here are 9 very famous statues and the mysteries behind them.
The Hidden Stories Behind Rembrandt's Greatest Works
Feast your eyes on 10 of the Dutch painter, Rembrandt's greatest works ever. The majority of his paintings depict exceptional realism, and he is widely regarded as one of the greatest self-portrait artists who ever lived.
5:00
Watch These Agile Dancers Move with Beauty and Grace
Using both strength and flexibility these two dancers move with grace and beauty. Watch their incredible performance here.
If You Love Reading, Then You're Certainly in For a Treat!
If you're looking for something great to read this winter, then make sure you pick up one of these fantastic novels.
This Video Collection Will Turn You Into an Artist!
If you've ever wanted to learn how to draw but had no clue how to start, all that's about to change thanks to this video guide. Watch the videos and draw away!
14 Magical Landscapes Depicting the European Countryside
These beautiful landscapes depict the European countryside have a vibrant and dynamic color scheme and texture - truly a sight for sore eyes!
6 Fantastic Poems Everyone Should Read At Least Once!
These are some of the most famous poems that have ever been written and everyone should read them at least once!
Let Vivaldi's Music Breathe Renaissance Beauty Over You
Vivaldi is one of the biggest names in all of musical history, and now you can hear why with this collection of 24 of his finest compositions.
3:51
This is Cello Music Like You've Never Heard it Before
These two Croatian cellos players are taking cello playing to the next level. Don't believe us? This video is bound to change your mind.
If You Love Country Music, Hank Williams is Your Man!
If you're a fan of Hank Williams, then you'll definitely want to have a listen to this collection of some of his greatest hits.
4:46
This Performer Will Shock and Inspire You
Once you finish watching this performance, you too will be filled with admiration for this extraordinary man who has no limbs but a lot of heart.
We Invite You to the Tiniest Art Exhibition Youโve Seen!
We're used to seeing statues in museums and squares - but have you ever seen art the size of the space between your fingers?
6:10
This Irish Family Performs Together to Bring Joy to All
Together with their children, this family makes one incredible music performance you can't help but love.
Incredible! History's Most Bizarre Unexplained Mysteries
Throughout the history of the world, there have been many great mysteries which have never been solved. Here are 10 of the most intriguing ones.
To enable your Ad-Free Subscription, please fill the fields below
Your subscription was successful, now you can enjoy an ad-free experience!! Note: To make sure you get no ads, please make sure to log in to your account. If you are logged in already, then refresh the page. The subscription can be cancelled at any time.






















