Artist, Fine Art Specialist, busy mom and home decorating diva Kim Counts drops by once a week to share art facts, decor tips and more.
With Valentine's Day just around the corner, the romantic in me wanted to dedicate this post to lush, love-themed artwork...and yet, the journalist in me can't resist reporting this headlining news story in the world of art:
You can click on the links above to read the original story, but apparently, there's a band of art thieves on the loose in Switzerland. Just a few days ago, a team of 3 masked, armed men broke into the Buehrle Collection and relieved it of the 4 famous oil paintings you can see above: Boy in a Red Jacket by Paul Cezanne, Viscount Lepic and His Daughters by Edgar Degas, Poppies Near Vetheuil by Claude Monet and Blossoming Chestnut Branches by Vincent van Gogh. The incident follows on the heels of yet another theft -- 2 Picassos! -- from a nearby cultural center just last week.
Clearly, some crooks out there have good taste! My question is, what on earth will they do with these precious works? I mean, it's not like red flags won't be raised if they try to actually sell them! Who knows though -- maybe these sticky-fingered thieves just happen to love art. They're certainly risking a lot to obtain it.
Speaking of love (you knew I'd find a segue, didn't you?!), it's definitely in the air this week. Have you found the perfect gift to woo your sweetheart with? If you're looking to go the extra mile (i.e. not just flowers and chocolate), be sure to browse our Art of Romance collection for sensual artwork that will inspire your Valentine's romantic side all year round -- like this lush print by Pierre August Cot:
By Pierre August Cot
Looks like we have yet another thief on our hands -- Cupid. Clearly, the wiley little guy has stolen both of the young lovers' hearts. ;-)
Enjoy your Valentine's Day!
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