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Cesar Lucas Abreu/Cover/Getty ImagesThe Origin of the World by Gustave Courbet was painted in 1866.A French historian claims that he has inadvertently uncovered one of the most scandalous mysteries in the art history community the identity of the nude model who posed forGustave Courbets 1866 paintingThe Origin of the World.The painting, which features a close-up rendering of female genitalia has been calledarts most scandalous vagina. The models face isnt exhibited in the painting and only depicts the female model from the chest down. A painting as intimate as this was naturally quite shocking for the 19th-century public.Indeed, the painting proved stirring enough that Facebook once censored profiles that featured it, which led to a 2011 French court case.The models identity has been a mystery since the paintings inception, leaving art historians to debate the matter since.Its been long believed that the womans identity belonged toCourbets lover, the Irish model Joanna Hiffernan. There were speculations here though, as Hiffernan was known to have fiery red curls and the genitalia featured in Courbets work is regaled with dark pubic hair instead.This was until French historian Claude Schopp uncovered evidence which actually points to a different woman entirely: Parisian ballet dancerConstance Quniaux.TwitterResearchers are 99 percent sure that the model is Parisian ballet dancerConstance Quniaux.Schoppdiscovered a connection between Courbets models identity and communications between Alexandre Dumas and his friend George Sand while reading through copies of Dumass letters for a book.He had been curious about a particular line he had previously translated as:One does not paint the most delicate and the most sonorous interview of Miss Queniault (sic) of the Opera.Schopp realized that the word interview should have actually read interior, which to Schopp indicated that the paintings model was actually Queniaux.Constance Queniaux was a mistress of the Ottoman diplomat Halil erif Pasha when the picture was painted in 1866, and it is now believed that Halil himself actually commissioned the painting for his own personal collection. These facts indicated to Schopp thatQueniaux was the face behind the infamous erotic portrait, and not Courbets lover a discovery that he happened upon completely by coincidence.SEBASTIEN BOZON/AFP/Getty ImagesGustave Courbets The origin of the world officially has a face to match its body: Constance Queniaux.Usually I make discoveries after working away for ages, said Schopp. Here I made it straight away. It almost feels unjust.Schopp shared his discovery withthe head of the French National Librarys prints department, Sylvie Aubenas. She agreed with Schopp, and concluded that his theory as to who Courbets nude model was is as accurate as it can possibly be.This testimony from the time leads me to believe with 99 percent certainty that Courbets model was Constance Queniaux, Aubenas reported.Aubenas said thatdescriptions of Queniauxs beautiful black eyebrows matched up with the color of the nude models pubic hair. She also believes that it was once fairly well known thatConstance Queniaux was the nude model behind this painting, but that it was lost over time asQueniaux rose in the ranks of society, becoming a lady of leisure and known for her philanthropic work.But as is demonstrated by Schopps latest discovery, not all of the evidence that linkedQueniaux to the nude model inCourbets famous painting was erased.Further, upon her death in 1908, Queniaux left a floral Courbet painting which featured a blossoming red camellia in the center. This style and flower were closely associated with courtesans of the time, due in part to a work by Dumas, The Lady of the Camellias.What better tribute from the artist and his patron to Constance? Aubenas posits.Indeed, how else could Courbet and his patron have thanked this woman for lending her genitalia to art history than by gifting her the painting of a metaphorical one? After learning about Constance Quniaux, the model for Gustave Courbets The Origin Of The World, read about the story of a $160 million painting that was stolen, only to be found decades later in the home of an elderly married couple. Then, check out the story of howVincenzo Peruggia stole the Mona Lisa.The post The Mystery Behind One Of Art Historys Most Scandalous Paintings Has Just Been Resolved appeared first on All That's Interesting.

Whenever winter approaches, I always feel the need to dive into Frostpunk 2. Something about the world being blanketed by a permanent frost is both terrifying and enticing, plus it helps me feel warm in the comfort of my home. With the games first DLC, Fractured Uptopias, just around the corner, now's the perfect time to pick up the sequel to one of the best city building games ever made.Read the full story on PCGamesN: Frostpunk 2 just hit its cheapest price ever, ahead of the city-building game's first DLC

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Simple, easy and super tasty, this double crust Pumpkin Slab Pie is a fun and absolutely delicious recipe that serves a crowd and would make the perfect holiday dessert!PUMPKIN PIE TO SERVE A CROWDI love slab pies because they are fairly simple to make and are perfect for serving a larger group of people. What sets it apart is that this one has a top AND bottom crust. Now you can certainly just make this with one crust but it really is a beautiful pie with both crusts. It is so easy to slice up and serve and is perfect for all you double crust lovers! This recipe is perfect for those who do not want to make multiple pies as this one will serve multiple people.This was excellent. Everyone absolutely loved the double crust and it was so pretty. My new Thanksgiving go-to! JaneFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:Do I need to do a top crust? No. This can easily be a one crust pie recipe. It will still bake with the same times. Nothing else needs to be changed. Just dont add the top pie crust. Do I have to use pumpkin pie spice? No. You can add 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon mixed with teaspoon of ground nutmeg. What size pan do I need? You will be using a jelly roll pan which is 10x15x1-inch. Do not try using another size pan or else the recipe wont turn out properly. Can I use pumpkin pie filling? I have not tested this with canned pumpkin pie filling. I would suggest using the filling exactly as it is written out in this recipe. What if I dont have half & half? If you dont have half and half, you can use milk in the filling and glaze whole milk will work best. How long does this need to set up? The filling will need to set up for at least 6 hours or up to 24 hours. This makes it a great make-ahead recipe! How do I store leftovers? This can be stored in the refrigerator covered with plastic wrap or foil where it will keep for up to 1 week. You can also freeze this recipe. Wrap the pan in plastic wrap and then foil and it will keep for up to 3 months. To defrost, remove to the refrigerator overnight. You can enjoy it cold after it has defrosted or let it sit out to come to room temperature. INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)HOW TO MAKE PUMPKIN SLAB PIE:Preheat the oven to 425F. In a large bowl, add pumpkin puree, brown sugar, cream, half and half, eggs, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice.Whisk together until smooth and well combined, set aside.On a clean work surface, unroll and place two of the pie crusts on top of each other.Roll out into a rough 1812 inch rectangle.Mold the crust into a 10x15x1-inch jelly roll pan, and let the excess crust overlap the sides.Fill with the pumpkin filling but do not overfill, there may be a little filling left over, but thats okay.Roll out the remaining 2 pie crusts like the first two. Carefully lay this one on top of the filling. Tuck the top crust under the bottom and crimp the edges.Cut slits in the top crust so air can escape.Bake for 30-35 minutes, tent with foil halfway through if it looks like its browning too much. It is done when the crust is golden brown, and a toothpick inserted into the pie comes out mostly clean, if it is a little moist, thats okay, but any wet filling means it needs to bake longer. Let it cool on the wire rack for 1 hour.While the pie is baking, make the glaze. Place the half and half and butter into a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. Bring to a simmer. As soon as you see any bubbles, take it off the heat.Allow the mixture to come to room temperature, about 45 minutes to an hour. Whisk in the powdered sugar a little at a time until fully combined, and stir in the vanilla.After the pie has cooled for 1 hour, glaze it all over using a pastry brush. Wait 30 minutes, and glaze again. Wait another 30 minutes and glaze one final time.Place the pie in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight to set up.Slice and serve.WANT MORE DELICIOUS RECIPES?Sweet Potato Slab PieBlueberry Slab PieApple Slab PieMagic Pumpkin CakeThe Best Pumpkin PieButtermilk PiePumpkin Honey Bun Cake40 Best Pumpkin RecipesOriginally published: October 2022Republished: November 2025 PrintPumpkin Slab PieSimple, easy and super tasty, this Pumpkin Slab Pie is a fun and unique recipe that serves a crowd and would make the perfect holiday dessert!Course DessertCuisine AmericanPrep Time 30 minutes minutesCook Time 35 minutes minutesGlaze/Chill Time: 8 hours hoursTotal Time 9 hours hours 5 minutes minutesServings 16Calories 473kcalAuthor Brandie SkibinskiIngredients30 ounces pure pumpkin (2 cans)1 cups packed light brown sugar1 cups heavy cream1 cup half and half4 large eggs2 Tablespoons cornstarch1 Tablespoon vanilla extract1 Tablespoon pumpkin pie spice1 teaspoons salt4 refrigerator pie crusts (2 boxes)For the glaze:6 Tablespoons half and half1 Tablespoon salted butter1 cups powdered sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extractInstructionsPreheat the oven to 425F.In a large bowl, add 30 ounces pure pumpkin, 1 cups packed light brown sugar, 1 cups heavy cream, 1 cup half and half, 4 large eggs, 2 Tablespoons cornstarch, 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract , 1 Tablespoon pumpkin pie spice and 1 teaspoons salt. Whisk together until smooth and well combined, set aside. On a clean work surface, unroll and place two of the 4 refrigerator pie crusts on top of each other.Roll them out into a rough 1812 inch rectangle. Mold the crust into a 10x15x1 jelly roll pan, and let the excess crust overlap the sides. Fill with the pumpkin filling but do not overfill, there may be a little filling left over, but thats okay. Roll out the remaining 2 pie crusts like the first two. Carefully lay this one on top of the filling. Tuck the top crust under the bottom and crimp the edges. Cut slits in the top crust so air can escape. Bake on the middle oven rack for 30-35 minutes, tent with foil halfway through if it looks like its browning too much. It is done when the crust is golden brown, and a toothpick inserted into the pie comes out mostly clean, if it is a little moist, thats okay, but any liquid filling means it needs to bake longer. Let it cool on the wire rack for 1 hour.While the pie is baking, make the glaze. Place 6 Tablespoons half and half and 1 Tablespoon salted butter into a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. Bring to a simmer. As soon as you see any bubbles, take it off the heat. Allow the mixture to come to room temperature, about 45 minutes to an hour. Whisk in 1 cups powdered sugar a little at a time until fully combined then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.After the pie has cooled for 1 hour, glaze it all over using a pastry brush. Wait 30 minutes, and glaze again. Wait another 30 minutes and glaze one final time. This creates a nice thick coating of glaze. Place the pie in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight to set up.Slice and serve. Optional: Top with a dollop of whipped cream or Cool Whip. NotesMake sure you only use a 10x15x1-inch pan for this recipe.The glaze is optional but highly recommended.This needs to set for at least 6 hours.Make sure that you dont forget to cut slits in the top so the air can escape.This can be frozen, see above on how to do that.Add some spices to the glaze for a tasty twist.NutritionCalories: 473kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 23g | Sodium: 442mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 36g

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