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What are the values of the "Pinkie" and "The Blue Boy" paintings?

Both portraits hang close to each other in The Huntington Library in San Marino, Calif. "The Blue Boy" was painted by Thomas Gainsborough in 1770. Huntington bought the painting from the Duke of Westminster in England.\n"Pinkie" was completed by Thomas Lawrence in 1794, and the portrait features an 11-year-old girl in a pink dress. The subject, Sarah Barrett Moulton, died a few months after the painting was finished. Sarah's younger brother, Edward, was the father of poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning.

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Who painted the first known picture of Jesus?

One of the earliest pictures of Jesus was painted on the wall of the St. Callisto catacomb in Rome around the beginning of the 3rd century. It depicts a bearded Jesus working as a shepherd. Another image that may have been drawn as early as the 1st century A.D. is the Alexamenos graffito, a piece of Roman wall graffiti that depicts a crucified man and a worshipper. It was likely drawn to mock a Christian named Alexamenos.

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What are some good anniversary verses for cards?

Those wanting a more religious verse may like this one: "Dear Lord, please bless this husband and wife with a comfortable home and a happy life. We pray for love that never ends, contentment, joy and lots of friends. And when each pleasant day is through, we pray they'll turn their hearts to you."Husbands and wives may enjoy this poem for their significant other: "Happily ever after is really a myth. It depends on whom you're happily ever after with. If I had to do it over, I suppose that it is true. I'd still want to happily ever after with you."This humorous poem works for a 1..

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Who was in the cast of the movie "The Temptations"?

The movie follows the story of the 1960s Motown group The Temptations, from the perspective of Otis Williams, the last surviving original member. The film covers the five-man group's rise to fame in the 1960s and continues into the 1990s, covering the deaths of Williams' fellow group members.\nOther cast members included Leon as David Ruffin, Gina Ravera as Josephine, and Vanessa Bell Calloway as Johnnie Mae Matthews. Cast members Whitfield and Leon received 1999 Image Award nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Television Movie or Mini-Series, while Calloway got an 1999 Image ..

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What are poetic sensory words?

Poetry often has a capacity to create a sense of immersion for the reader that is more powerful than that correspondingly found in general prose. Sensory language, or sense words, play an enormous role in this. Adjectives are one of the primary tools employed by poets in this regard, adding crisp and stimulating descriptions of the material presented. For example, anxiety may be described as paralyzing or prickly; the sun may be described as burning or blinding. In each case, several sensations or sense faculties are brought into play, layering the experience with complexity.\nAnother common s..

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How do you watch the movie "Norbit" online?

Both high-definition and standard-definition versions of "Norbit" are available for rental or download through the Amazon site. Amazon Instant Video allows customers to pay a small fee in order to rent a film from their collection for a 48-hour period.\n\nAlternatively, if customers wish to add the film to their collections permanently, they can purchase it for a larger fee. Purchasing a video gives users the option to download it, which allows them to view it on other devices even when not connected to the Internet. While Amazon also has a free rental library for its Amazon Prime members, "No..

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Who were some of the actors on the TV show "M*A*S*H"?

Alan Alda played Captain Benjamin Franklin Pierce, who had the nickname Hawkeye. He appeared in more episodes of the show than any other actor. In addition to his role as Hawkeye, Alda also wrote and directed many episodes of the series. He has received significant critical acclaim for his work, with several Emmy Award wins and nominations. He has also been nominated for Academy Awards and Tony Awards.\nLoretta Swit played Major Margaret Houlihan, whose nickname was Hot Lips. Although she wanted to leave the show after the eighth season to pursue other projects, producers refused to release he..

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Who did Ashleigh Banfield get divorced from?

Banfield told OK! Magazine that Gould, a financial-derivatives executive, is her best friend and her favorite person she's ever met. She said convincing him to marry her was the best prank she ever pulled, and it must have been "some kind of crazy charm" that convinced him to marry her.\nThe couple wed on July 24, 2004, on a restored antique yacht in northern Ontario. Banfield was born in Canada and vacationed there with her family when she young. She told Brides.com that Gould "fell in love with it instantly."

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What are some of Stevie Wonder's greatest hits?

"I Just Called to Say I Love You" was the first song on Wonder's album "The Woman in Red," and is one of Wonder's most successful singles. The song was nominated for three Grammys at the 27th Annual Grammy Awards ceremonies, including Song of the Year.\n"Ebony and Ivory" was a joint 1982 single by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder that addressed racial harmony between blacks and whites. "Sir Duke" was a tribute to jazz legend Duke Ellington from Wonder's 1976 album "Songs in the Key of Life."\n"You Are the Sunshine of My Life" was a single from Wonder's 1973 album "Talking B..

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How do you locate an IMAX movie theater?

The website indicates the type of IMAX theaters nearby, such as IMAX 3-D theaters, IMAX Dome theaters or standard IMAX theaters. You can find IMAX theaters across the world. To find IMAX theaters coming soon to your area, use the same location map. A red icon on the map indicates theaters coming soon. The site also offers directions and the ability to buy tickets online.

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