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Inspector Of Fine Art: In the period 1832—1835, Gogol worked on a number of short realistic comedies, including The Wedding (published 1842), and on his masterpiece, The Inspector General. This poignant satiric comedy (on a topic suggested by Pushkin) evoked howls of derision and ridicule from the conservative press, while liberal critics saw it as "a representation of reality in all its fidelity." Eventually The Inspector General was universally esteemed as one of the greatest comedies ever written.
The character of Camera clubs elsewhere began to change. The Photo-Club de Paris announced in July 1893 the "First Exhibition of Photographic Art." The rules of entry emphasized, in boldface type, that "only work which, beyond excellent technique, presents real artistic character ... will be accepted." The jury was made up of four painters, a sculptor, an engraver, an art critic, and the National Inspector of Fine Arts, as well as two amateur photographers.
Doria Palace, Rome, where it now is. Velazquez painted several other pictures of this notable prelate. From Rome he went to Naples and from there back to Spain, carrying with him a most notable collection of pictures and fine statuary, the latter alone numbering over 300 pieces. About 1645 Velazquez was appointed "aposenta-dor mayor," a sort of general court inspector, then looked upon as a high office, the reception of which betokened for the recipient the special favor of the Spanish sovereign since the position was one of great trust and considerable responsibility. |
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