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Francisco de Goya's Picnic En La Ribera Del Manzanares (Picnic on the Banks of the Manzanares), 1776 Francisco de Goya/Wikiart hide caption

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Sexy, Simple, Satirical: 300 Years Of Picnics In Art

April 24, 2015 • From Goya to Banksy, artists through the centuries have tackled modernity and its discontents through depictions of eating outdoors.

No Ants Were Harmed At These Picnics Of The Past

Fried or roasted, chicken is popular at picnics. Armour poultry recipes, 1953 alsis35/Flickr hide caption

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No Ants Were Harmed At These Picnics Of The Past

July 3, 2014 • There's something about eating outdoors that makes even a mundane meal feel special. In the spirit of the Fourth of July, we bring you nostalgic food ads and picnic scenes to inspire your feast.

An illustration of noblemen enjoying a picnic, from a French edition of The Hunting Book of Gaston Phebus, 15th century. Wikimedia Commons hide caption

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Picnicking Through The Ages

May 26, 2013 • Today, heading out to a picnic often means a simple blanket and a basket packed with the outing's repast. But back in the day, outdoor feasts were much grander affairs, with crystal, servants, tables and gourmet fare.

Picnicking Through The Ages

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