Episode #78: Cursed Art: Landseer's Man Proposes, God Disposes (Season 9, Episode 2)

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Arts, History, Visual Arts

4.8 • 847 Ratings

🗓️ 3 May 2021

⏱️ 38 minutes

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In our ninth season, in a topic suggested by you, our listeners, we’re uncovering the backstory behind some of the world’s most famed “cursed” objects in art, architecture, and archaeology. Today, we’re continuing with a maddening, and potential murderous, painting by Edwin Landseer, deemed Man Proposes, God Disposes. Click on this link to SUBSCRIBE and REVIEW our show on Apple Podcasts and follow ArtCurious on Spotify Twitter / Instagram Show your support for our show by purchasing ArtCurious swag from TeePublic! SPONSORS: The Great Courses Plus: Enjoy a 14-day free trial with unlimited access BetterHelp: Listeners enjoy 10% off your first month of counseling The Zebra: Compare policies from every major provider insurance for free at the nation’s leading insurance comparison site for car and home insurance Ana Luisa Jewelry: Enjoy 15% off all pieces of sustainable and chic jewelry Warby Parker: Enjoy their Home Try-On program to order 5 pairs of glasses to try at home for free for 5 days, with no obligation to buy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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