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The fall of Rome... and Berlusconi

We love this Economist cover featuring c19th painting of decadent Rome as re-imagined Bunga Bunga party. Artistic license at its best!

Barbie recreates artistic masterpieces

How does Barbie compare with the models who inspired the old masters? French artist Jocelyne Grivaud re-created famous artworks using the Mattel doll.

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Book Cover Art

Book covers using licensed imagery from Bridgeman Art Library in 2011-12

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Better to give than receive

Bridgeman illustration of Andrew Carnegie used in festive edition of Big Issue for feature on philanthropists.

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The Economist. November 12-18. 2011.The Romans of the Decadence, 1847 by Thomas Couture (1815-79)
The Economist. November 12-18. 2011.The Romans of the Decadence, 1847 by Thomas Couture (1815-79)
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