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The Story of the Work
A Coign of Vantage: The Cinematic Masterpiece of Alma-Tadema
Before Hollywood, there was 'A Coign of Vantage'. Discover how Lawrence Alma-Tadema invented the cinematic establishing shot in this 1895 masterpiece.
Explore the history →The Allen Funt Alma Tadema Collection: How a TV Prankster Saved Art
In the 1960s, Alma-Tadema's paintings were considered 'junk.' The only man buying them was Allen Funt. This is the incredible true story of how Candid Camera saved Victorian art.
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