Wikipedia:Main Page history/2017 August 13

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Today's featured picture

Luncheon Still Life by John F. Francis

Luncheon Still Life, an oil painting on canvas completed around 1860 by John F. Francis (1808–1886) is now held by the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Born in Philadelphia, Francis was predominantly self-taught, and began exhibiting his works at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in 1845. He later worked exclusively with still lifes, many of which depict fruits and desserts.

Painting: John F. Francis

Other areas of Wikipedia

  • Community portal – Bulletin board, projects, resources and activities covering a wide range of Wikipedia areas.
  • Help desk – Ask questions about using Wikipedia.
  • Local embassy – For Wikipedia-related communication in languages other than English.
  • Reference desk – Serving as virtual librarians, Wikipedia volunteers tackle your questions on a wide range of subjects.
  • Site news – Announcements, updates, articles and press releases on Wikipedia and the Wikimedia Foundation.
  • Village pump – For discussions about Wikipedia itself, including areas for technical issues and policies.

Wikipedia's sister projects

Wikipedia is hosted by the Wikimedia Foundation, a non-profit organization that also hosts a range of other projects: