The Peace of Art

[Quintius]

Water Mill by Frits Thaulow

I almost didn't post this one because you can't fully appreciate it unless you see it in person. When I first studied it I was unimpressed because I was close to it. It looked very chunky and blobby, as many impressionistic paintings do. Then I was leaving the gallery to move on to the next and chanced to look at it from a distance in the hallway. Without a word of lie, from ten feet away this gigantic painting looks like a photograph. I've seen paintings with that effect many, many times before, but none that effective. If you ever find yourself in Philadelphia, stop by the Museum of Art there and check this one out. You won't be disappointed.

 

[gga]

Water Mill by Frits Thaulow

I almost didn't post this one because you can't fully appreciate it unless you see it in person. When I first studied it I was unimpressed because I was close to it. It looked very chunky and blobby, as many impressionistic paintings do. Then I was leaving the gallery to move on to the next and chanced to look at it from a distance in the hallway. Without a word of lie, from ten feet away this gigantic painting looks like a photograph. I've seen paintings with that effect many, many times before, but none that effective. If you ever find yourself in Philadelphia, stop by the Museum of Art there and check this one out. You won't be disappointed.

Even in the small scale we see in your post, you can see the current of the water and feel its flowing.

 

[Mei5ter]

This is La Dama De Elche. She is about 2,400 years old, made of limestone, and was excavated near Elche (SE Spain) in the late nineteenth century. She was a funerary sculpture; there is a hole at the back which once contained cremated ashes.

Whether she is a goddess, or is a depiction of a human princess or priestess, no one knows for sure. But I chose this view of her because, while you can't see the detail on the side of her amazing headdress, you look straight into her face. Look into her eyes and tell me there's 2,400 years between you and her.

 

[gga]

Look into her eyes and tell me there's 2,400 years between you and her.

That's the look I get when I tell @LaisDeMarieDeFrance a corny joke.

 

[gga]

But I chose this view of her because, while you can't see the detail on the side of her amazing headdress,

I did search for other images and found the headdress to be quite a work on its own. I didn't see any images of the rear of the sculpture, though perhaps I didn't look hard enough. It would have been interesting to see the headdress from behind.

 

[fsa52]

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“Nighthawks”
By Edward Hopper
1942

 

[NC_Coastal]

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The Death of Marat
- Jacques-Louis David

Images​

https://artsandculture.google.com/a...w?utm_source=google&utm_medium=kp&hl=en&avm=2

 

[LaisDeMarieDeFrance]

When I was a teenager I had the Lady of Shalott by John Everett Malais hanging in my room. Like Anne of Green Gables, I was obsessed with romantic tragedy. Thank you Lord Tennyson!

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[fsa52]

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The Death of Marat
- Jacques-Louis David

Images​

https://artsandculture.google.com/a...w?utm_source=google&utm_medium=kp&hl=en&avm=2

I can’t help looking at this painting and remembering a tragic(at the time) event in my youth. For a speech contest I chose a poem either by Marat or about him. I was disqualified because it was “not appropriate” for my age participant. Good ole red neck backwards Mississippi! LOL

 

[Orchidea73]

I love so many paintings that it is difficult to choose. My favorite painters are Caravaggio and Turner. However, one of the most beloved and dear to me, is a work that for its fame and value is unanimously considered an icon.

This painting is "La Fornarina" by Raffaello Sanzio, or simply Raffaello (Raphael). It is the painting that more than any other brings you closer to the intimate dimension of Raphael, to the sphere of his feelings, and his love.

https://i.imgur.com/WA6HXSB.jpg

Raphael's Fornarina is portrayed with bare breasts, dressed in a light veil resting on her belly, with a fabric covering her legs and a bracelet on her left arm. This bracelet was typical of the Renaissance courtesans, who had bare shoulders and could, therefore, flaunt this jewel, while women who wore dresses with long sleeves couldn’t. Her hair is gathered in an oriental turban, on which there is a jewel with a pearl.

Why do I love this painting?

Because it blends together romanticism and sensuality. It enhances a real beauty, with strong and at the same time tender features, dark eyes, white skin, soft shapes. The woman appears as the goddess of love. I love her gaze and I try to imagine what is she thinking, while looking at him. Is she seducing? Is she amused? So many possibilities and my imagination runs riot.

https://i.imgur.com/KfqgujO.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/rSQwAhN.jpg


Her right hand gesture seems to hide and at the same time reveal. Modesty? Purity? Reticence or impertinence? I find it utterly charming and intriguing.

https://i.imgur.com/fena8Ot.jpg

But there is another reason why I love this painting. This is a work of love and a love story.

Who is the woman portrayed by Raphael?

There are many theories. Some say she was a courtisan. But for many, she was Margherita Luti, daughter of Francesco, a baker - fornaio in Italian, hence “La Fornarina”.

The story goes that Raphael noticed this beautiful young woman at a window, in the Lungo Tevere area, while she was combing her hair. Raphael, fell in love with her and she became the inspiring muse and model of his works. The portrait was painted between 1518 and 1519, shortly before the artist's death. It has no client and this has led to the theory that Raphael painted it for himself. That it was personal.

There are many significant details in this painting. In the background of the portrait, there is the myrtle tree and a quince (?) branch, which are symbols of fertility.

Another detail full of meaning is the pearl that makes Margherita's hairstyle precious. In the Latin language, the “pearl” is called "margarita". It is a refined homage to a woman by her lover.

Last but not least, the most significant detail for me, is the bracelet that wraps her left arm.

https://i.imgur.com/OXpzVSp.jpg

That is the author's signature "Raphael Urbinas”. It is like he has claimed her. It is a token of love.

They say that Margherita loved him dearly too. Some also say that they had married in secret. Whatever the case, they say that she was with him on his deathbed. That she was devastated when he died. So much so, that she didn’t want to have any other man, and she retired, for the rest of her days, to the convent of Sant’Apollonia.

What is certain is that over the centuries La Fornarina has become the image of the woman loved by Raphael with an unconditional, sweet and passionate love.

In Rome, there still the house with the window where Raphael saw La Fornarina the first time…

“Qui abitò colei che fu amata da Raffaello Sanzio”

"Here lived the one who was loved by Raffaello Sanzio". This is the inscription that can be read on the walls of a house in via del Governo Vecchio. The house with the window where Raphael saw La Fornarina the first time…in memory, or testimony of a deep love.


Maybe it's a made up story, given that Raffaello was a famous Ladies man.
Whoever the woman in the painting was, she certainly was dear to him. And I choose to believe the popular story. Prove me wrong.

There is another painting of her. This time she is covered and has her had covered with a veil. But she still has the pearl.


Anyway, this was my contribution for today. If you have managed to read this until the end, Bravo! You win a cookie.

 

[FranklyFrank]

I love so many paintings that it is difficult to choose. My favorite painters are Caravaggio and Turner. However, one of the most beloved and dear to me, is a work that for its fame and value is unanimously considered an icon.

This painting is "La Fornarina" by Raffaello Sanzio, or simply Raffaello (Raphael). It is the painting that more than any other brings you closer to the intimate dimension of Raphael, to the sphere of his feelings, and his love.

https://i.imgur.com/WA6HXSB.jpg

Raphael's Fornarina is portrayed with bare breasts, dressed in a light veil resting on her belly, with a fabric covering her legs and a bracelet on her left arm. This bracelet was typical of the Renaissance courtesans, who had bare shoulders and could, therefore, flaunt this jewel, while women who wore dresses with long sleeves couldn’t. Her hair is gathered in an oriental turban, on which there is a jewel with a pearl.

Why do I love this painting?

Because it blends together romanticism and sensuality. It enhances a real beauty, with strong and at the same time tender features, dark eyes, white skin, soft shapes. The woman appears as the goddess of love. I love her gaze and I try to imagine what is she thinking, while looking at him. Is she seducing? Is she amused? So many possibilities and my imagination runs riot.

https://i.imgur.com/KfqgujO.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/rSQwAhN.jpg


Her right hand gesture seems to hide and at the same time reveal. Modesty? Purity? Reticence or impertinence? I find it utterly charming and intriguing.

https://i.imgur.com/fena8Ot.jpg

But there is another reason why I love this painting. This is a work of love and a love story.

Who is the woman portrayed by Raphael?

There are many theories. Some say she was a courtisan. But for many, she was Margherita Luti, daughter of Francesco, a baker - fornaio in Italian, hence “La Fornarina”.

The story goes that Raphael noticed this beautiful young woman at a window, in the Lungo Tevere area, while she was combing her hair. Raphael, fell in love with her and she became the inspiring muse and model of his works. The portrait was painted between 1518 and 1519, shortly before the artist's death. It has no client and this has led to the theory that Raphael painted it for himself. That it was personal.

There are many significant details in this painting. In the background of the portrait, there is the myrtle tree and a quince (?) branch, which are symbols of fertility.

Another detail full of meaning is the pearl that makes Margherita's hairstyle precious. In the Latin language, the “pearl” is called "margarita". It is a refined homage to a woman by her lover.

Last but not least, the most significant detail for me, is the bracelet that wraps her left arm.

https://i.imgur.com/OXpzVSp.jpg

That is the author's signature "Raphael Urbinas”. It is like he has claimed her. It is a token of love.

They say that Margherita loved him dearly too. Some also say that they had married in secret. Whatever the case, they say that she was with him on his deathbed. That she was devastated when he died. So much so, that she didn’t want to have any other man, and she retired, for the rest of her days, to the convent of Sant’Apollonia.

What is certain is that over the centuries La Fornarina has become the image of the woman loved by Raphael with an unconditional, sweet and passionate love.

In Rome, there still the house with the window where Raphael saw La Fornarina the first time…

“Qui abitò colei che fu amata da Raffaello Sanzio”

"Here lived the one who was loved by Raffaello Sanzio". This is the inscription that can be read on the walls of a house in via del Governo Vecchio. The house with the window where Raphael saw La Fornarina the first time…in memory, or testimony of a deep love.


Maybe it's a made up story, given that Raffaello was a famous Ladies man.
Whoever the woman in the painting was, she certainly was dear to him. And I choose to believe the popular story. Prove me wrong.

There is another painting of her. This time she is covered and has her had covered with a veil. But she still has the pearl.


Anyway, this was my contribution for today. If you have managed to read this until the end, Bravo! You win a cookie.

Okay...where's my cookie?

 

[Orchidea73]

Okay...where's my cookie?

https://assets.vogue.com/photos/58916cd297a3db337a24a428/16:9/w_1280,c_limit/cara-delevingne-eyebrows-gifs-1.gif

 

[FranklyFrank]

https://assets.vogue.com/photos/58916cd297a3db337a24a428/16:9/w_1280,c_limit/cara-delevingne-eyebrows-gifs-1.gif

I guess she's edible...I was thinking more like chocolate chip!

 

[LaisDeMarieDeFrance]

I love so many paintings that it is difficult to choose. My favorite painters are Caravaggio and Turner. However, one of the most beloved and dear to me, is a work that for its fame and value is unanimously considered an icon.

This painting is "La Fornarina" by Raffaello Sanzio, or simply Raffaello (Raphael). It is the painting that more than any other brings you closer to the intimate dimension of Raphael, to the sphere of his feelings, and his love.

https://i.imgur.com/WA6HXSB.jpg

Raphael's Fornarina is portrayed with bare breasts, dressed in a light veil resting on her belly, with a fabric covering her legs and a bracelet on her left arm. This bracelet was typical of the Renaissance courtesans, who had bare shoulders and could, therefore, flaunt this jewel, while women who wore dresses with long sleeves couldn’t. Her hair is gathered in an oriental turban, on which there is a jewel with a pearl.

Why do I love this painting?

Because it blends together romanticism and sensuality. It enhances a real beauty, with strong and at the same time tender features, dark eyes, white skin, soft shapes. The woman appears as the goddess of love. I love her gaze and I try to imagine what is she thinking, while looking at him. Is she seducing? Is she amused? So many possibilities and my imagination runs riot.

https://i.imgur.com/KfqgujO.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/rSQwAhN.jpg


Her right hand gesture seems to hide and at the same time reveal. Modesty? Purity? Reticence or impertinence? I find it utterly charming and intriguing.

https://i.imgur.com/fena8Ot.jpg

But there is another reason why I love this painting. This is a work of love and a love story.

Who is the woman portrayed by Raphael?

There are many theories. Some say she was a courtisan. But for many, she was Margherita Luti, daughter of Francesco, a baker - fornaio in Italian, hence “La Fornarina”.

The story goes that Raphael noticed this beautiful young woman at a window, in the Lungo Tevere area, while she was combing her hair. Raphael, fell in love with her and she became the inspiring muse and model of his works. The portrait was painted between 1518 and 1519, shortly before the artist's death. It has no client and this has led to the theory that Raphael painted it for himself. That it was personal.

There are many significant details in this painting. In the background of the portrait, there is the myrtle tree and a quince (?) branch, which are symbols of fertility.

Another detail full of meaning is the pearl that makes Margherita's hairstyle precious. In the Latin language, the “pearl” is called "margarita". It is a refined homage to a woman by her lover.

Last but not least, the most significant detail for me, is the bracelet that wraps her left arm.

https://i.imgur.com/OXpzVSp.jpg

That is the author's signature "Raphael Urbinas”. It is like he has claimed her. It is a token of love.

They say that Margherita loved him dearly too. Some also say that they had married in secret. Whatever the case, they say that she was with him on his deathbed. That she was devastated when he died. So much so, that she didn’t want to have any other man, and she retired, for the rest of her days, to the convent of Sant’Apollonia.

What is certain is that over the centuries La Fornarina has become the image of the woman loved by Raphael with an unconditional, sweet and passionate love.

In Rome, there still the house with the window where Raphael saw La Fornarina the first time…

“Qui abitò colei che fu amata da Raffaello Sanzio”

"Here lived the one who was loved by Raffaello Sanzio". This is the inscription that can be read on the walls of a house in via del Governo Vecchio. The house with the window where Raphael saw La Fornarina the first time…in memory, or testimony of a deep love.


Maybe it's a made up story, given that Raffaello was a famous Ladies man.
Whoever the woman in the painting was, she certainly was dear to him. And I choose to believe the popular story. Prove me wrong.

There is another painting of her. This time she is covered and has her had covered with a veil. But she still has the pearl.


Anyway, this was my contribution for today. If you have managed to read this until the end, Bravo! You win a cookie.

I love it!!!

 

[Orchidea73]

I love it!!!

Good! Because it took me an hour to write that on a word document.
The new Lit has become like Twitter. If you write longer than a sentence it says; "Oups, tough luch. Gone" lol

Then I had to find the pics. At least you appreciated the effort. Unlike someone else, eh @FranklyFrank ?

 

[FranklyFrank]

Good! Because it took me an hour to write that on a word document.
The new Lit has become like Twitter. If you write longer than a sentence it says; "Oups, tough luch. Gone" lol

Then I had to find the pics. At least you appreciated the effort. Unlike someone else, eh @FranklyFrank ?

I love the painting...it's just a bonus getting to tease you.

 

[gga]

Anyway, this was my contribution for today. If you have managed to read this until the end, Bravo! You win a cookie.

Orchi - It is a gorgeous painting and an excellent write-up of everything about it. Love it!

PS. Yeah, about the cookies. Pick them up at your place?

 

[gga]

The new Lit has become like Twitter. If you write longer than a sentence it says; "Oups, tough luch. Gone" lol

I've gotten into the habit of copying posts to the clipboard before hitting "Post Reply." I've been burned too many times.

 

[Orchidea73]

I love the painting...it's just a bonus getting to tease you.

https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1486083812i/21880079._SY540_.jpg

 

[fsa52]

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Bridge at Hampton Court, by Alfred Sisley

 

[melimelissa]

The affair of the pear!!!

Méli
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[Quintius]

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The Teton Range by Thomas Moran

I don't usually go for landscapes as much as portraits or still lifes but there's just so much going on in this one that I can't help but be fascinated by it. What sticks out the most to me is definitely the lighting, though. He did such a beautiful job of depicting sunlight and shadows.

 

[NC_Coastal]

Love sublime landscape art. This F.E. Church oil on canvas painting, "The Andes of Ecuador," hangs in an art gallery in my old hometown Winston-Salem.

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[fsa52]

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Untitled by Robert Motherwell

 

[melimelissa]

Autumn brings the rain
and the damp swish of wet hems
hurrying to you

Méli
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