Author: Steve Melcher

Jean Baptiste de Champaigne and Nicolas de Plattemontagne, French

“Oh Hi, I’d Like You To Meet Ron Tucker From People Magazine. Guess Who Was Just Named ‘Sexiest Cellist Alive,'” 1654

Oil on canvas

Thomas Gainsborough, British

William Hoped That If He Sat Very Still, the Dog Might Mistake Him For a Poodle and Go Away, 1771

Oil on canvas

Bryson Burroughs, American

When D’Artagnan and His Crew Awoke To Find Their Luggage Had Been Stolen, They Were Forced To Improvise, 1917

Oil on canvas

Hedwig Oehring, German

“And Get This. I’m Going To Call It…’Macaroni!,'” Date Unknown

Oil on panel

Edward Hopper, American

“Sorry For the Delay On Those Burgers, Folks. We’re Usually Not This Slammed,” 1942

Oil on canvas

Charles March Gere, English

“Rock Made a Tactical Error. He Should Have Forced Smith To Go To His Backhand,” 1900

Oil on canvas

L.A. Marsano, Italian

Forgetful Suitor Trying To Remember Which Is His Girlfriend and Which Is His Sister, Date Unknown

Oil on canvas

Peter Paul Rubens, Flemish

The Favorite in This Year’s “Best Supporting” Category, 1622-25

Oil on oak wood