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What's the deal with the classical art?

Instead of using AI to generate (subpar) visual content, we are using existing art by classical artists made available for use in the public domain. Combined with modern web design elements, we hope it leaves a lasting impression. Let's leave the creation of art to humans, not computers. 

All other graphics have been created by a human on a computer, and pre-made icons or graphical elements have been licensed, paid for, or are free to use.

Want to learn more about each piece of art used in the creation of this website? Keep scrolling. 

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The Cabbage Gatherers (ca. 1878–79)
Camille Pissarro (French, 1830-1903)

The hero image for the homepage, meant to honour the dignity of manual labourers who truly are the backbone of society. 

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Rue de l’Épicerie, Rouen (Effect of Sunlight) (1898)
Camille Pissarro (French, 1830-1903)

Businesses have evolved but some things will always stay the same - open air markets as a place to come together and enjoy a beautiful day. 

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The exhibition of the plaster model of the statue of Rembrandt at the exhibition of works of art by living masters, at the Royal Academy of Art in Amsterdam in 1848. (1851)
Jan Baptist Tetar van Elven (Dutch, 1805-1889)

Viewing great art is one of the best life experiences for people of any age and background.

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The Circus (1889)
Suzanne Valadon (French, 1865-1938)

Not only do circuses require a great deal of talent from multiple contributors, but the ringleader needs to be able to understand each player's role well enough to bring them together for a cohesive show. A bit like running a business, no?

Fishing Boats on a River

Fishing Boats on a River (early 1660s)
Salomon van Ruysdael (Dutch, 1602-1670)

Maintaining a boat on a smooth course requires a great deal of precision and attention to detail. 

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Studying monk
Eduard von Grützner (German, 1848-1925)

One of the greatest pleasures in life is honing your craft and learning how to do it better.

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Woman with a Parasol – Madame Monet and Her Son (1875)
Claude Monet (French, 1840-1926)

Humans are at the core of this project, and there is nothing more human than the relationship between a mother and child. 

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The Card Players (1890–92)
Paul Cézanne (French, 1839-1906)

There is so much joy in the simple pleasure of free time with friends. Let's make more time for playing cards.

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Famous gems and precious stones (1896)
F. E. Wright (American, 19th/20th century)

Gems and precious stones are an excellent example of the human ability to take raw materials and turn them into something truly wonderful. 

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House Raising (1870s)
William P. Chappel (American, 1801-1878)

Modern house building techniques and worker knowledge allowed industrial workers to stand up dwellings in much less time than previously possible. 

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Le laboratoire municipal (préfecture de police, boulevard du Palais) (1887)
Ferdinand Gueldry (French, 1858-1945)

Making new discoveries is down to process improvement, human ingenuity, and using new tools and techniques when they're available.