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Mélancolie

pastel, charcoal, and gouache on paper by Odilon Redon

photograph by George Rodger

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nationalgeographicdaily:

Timber Wolves
Photo: Jacqueline Crivello

The secret behaviors of the timber wolves revealed in this photograph ascribe almost human attributes within the realm of affection and offerings of familial respect. We see activity pictured that normally stays well hidden from the human eye. It touches our heart and leaves us feeling as though a pet has just wandered through our mind leaving a lasting impression as less than fearless creature, but a caring and giving huggable friend. Yet their complexities we know exist.

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animation roughs for The Jungle Book, by Milt Kahl

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JETTY BLUE   Adelie penguins leap into the water from a blue iceberg on Paulet Island, Antarctica.  (Photo: Steve Bloom Images / Barcroft Media via the Telegraph)

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nprradiopictures:

“One thing I would never photograph is dogs lying in the mud.” - Diane Arbus

The Yellow Scale

oil on canvas by František Kupka

nationalgeographicdaily:

Lotus Bloom, Maryland
Photo: Stephanie Lane

Looking like a lemon torte on a plate of petals, a lotus blooms in a Maryland garden pool. The chartreuse circle, three inches (eight centimeters) in diameter, is dotted with 23 seed holders and ringed by immature pollen sacs.

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studies for Goldfisch

black chalk and red pencil on paper by Gustav Klimt

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concept art for Cinderella, by Mary Blair

Haus mit Glockentürmchen

pencil, watercolor, and gouache on paper by Egon Schiele