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Picturing Ramona: Illustrations to Helen Hunt Jackson’s Novel of California
Michael K. Komanecky | February 25, 2025 - This essay delves into the history and cultural significance of Helen Hunt Jackson's novel, Ramona, and the illustrations that strengthen the story's characters and narrative.
The Art of Hoarding
| January 10, 2015 - Aubrey Beardsley writes about the relative value of commercial art vs. fine art.