Born into a wealthy Catalan family, the Spanish painter Ramón Casas first studied under Joan Vicens Cots (1830–1886). Early in 1881, Casas published one of his drawings in the Barcelonan magazine L’Avenç, and later that year he moved to Paris. There he enrolled in the atelier of the acclaimed artist Carolus-Duran (1837-1917) and studied at the Académie Gervex. Casas' early efforts in Paris received a lukewarm reception from critics who were underwhelmed by his work's sketchy luminous qualities; it was deemed too avant-garde.

With typical precision and charm, Clara McDonald Williamson, one of Dallas's most beloved artists, delineates the distinctive Dallas skyline, with its landmark of Pegasus atop the Magnolia Building.

Wendy and Emery Reves acquired several exceptional examples of European furniture, although they did not focus their collecting in this area. Those pieces they did acquire were obtained in various locales such as this pair of Yorkshire side chairs purchased by Emery Reves from Stair and Company Ltd. in London, England in 1969.

Wendy and Emery Reves acquired several exceptional examples of European furniture, although they did not focus their collecting in this area. Those pieces they did acquire were obtained in various locales such as this pair of Yorkshire side chairs purchased by Emery Reves from Stair and Company Ltd. in London, England in 1969.

While their subjects sat on the ground, African rulers sat elevated on stools or chairs. In societies where all were entitled to such furniture, the highest-ranking political and religious officials owned seats that were larger and more elaborate. European chairs, introduced to West Africa by Portuguese merchants in the 16th and 17th centuries, were appropriated as symbols of power and authority.