The Story of the Work
Sir Lawrence Alma Tadema and the House That Art Built
Step inside Casa Tadema, the legendary studio-home of Sir Lawrence Alma Tadema, where golden staircases and Roman temples became real.
Explore the history →Artist Alma Tadema and the Golden Circle of Victorian London
He wasn't just a painter; he was the center of a universe. Discover the friends, rivals, and geniuses who surrounded the artist Alma Tadema.
Explore the history →The Invisible Hand Behind Alma Tadema Paintings
He couldn't be in Pompeii every day. So he hired a spy. Discover the secret role of Geremia Discanno in creating the most famous Alma Tadema paintings.
Explore the history →The Lesbia Cycle (Part I): The Girl in the Salon
In the first act of the Lesbia Cycle, we step into the crimson salon to meet the woman behind the mask—the socialite who inspired a poet's obsession.
Explore the history →Corsets vs. Togas: The Women in Lawrence Alma Tadema Paintings
Victorian women were trapped in whalebone. The women in Lawrence Alma Tadema paintings were free. Discover the hidden rebellion of the uncorseted body.
Explore the history →The Lexicon of the Needle: A Guide to Victorian Print Jargon
Confused by chine collé, India paper, or Remarque proofs? Discover the secret language and technical mastery of Victorian printmaking in this accessible guide.
Explore the history →The First Wife of Lawrence Tadema: Pauline Tadema & The Red Studio
Before Laura, before the fame, there was Pauline. She walked the ruins of Pompeii with him, painted their studio red, bore his children, and vanished into history.
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