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We’re lost in new worlds, we’re learning, we’re finally hearing from long-distance loves, we’re plotting the next stage of our lives. How have artists captured the wonder of reading over the centuries?

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Anonymous. A Man Reading. 1660

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Johannes Vermeer. Woman Reading a Letter. 1663

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Jean Honoré Fragonard. Young Girl Reading. 1769

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Cornelis Kruseman. Old Woman Reading. 1820-33

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Joseph Désiré Court. Saint Clare. 1838

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Augustus Leopold Egg. The Travelling Companions. 1862
👓 Miranda Priestly: “I need the new Harry Potter book for the twins.” 👓

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Augustus Leopold Egg. The Love Letter. 1863

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Pierre-August Renoir. Two Girls Reading. ~1890-1891

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Edward Hopper. Compartment Car. 1938

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Jacob Lawrence. The Library. 1960

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Richard Diebenkorn. Seated Figure With Hat. 1967

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Antonio Sicurezza. Young Man Reading. 1970

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Kerry James Marshall. SOB, SOB. 2003

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Header Art: Richard Diebenkorn. Girl on the Beach. 1957