“It seems as though the goal of my work has always been to dissolve myself completely into the sensations of the surroundings in order to then integrate this into a … Continue reading #FridayPainting: Ernst Ludwig Kirchner “Potsdamer Platz”
Henri Julien Félix Rousseau was a French post-impressionist painter who was subjected to ridicule by critics during his lifetime. And yet, he became known as a self-taught genius who had … Continue reading #FridayPainting: Henri J.F. Rousseau “The Equatorial Jungle”
British Pre-Raphaelite artist John William Waterhouse explored, in this painting, the theme of roses, early summer and fleeting moments found in the 17th century poem, “To the Virgins, to Make … Continue reading #FridayPainting: John William Waterhouse “Gather Ye Rosebuds While Ye May”
“Life begets life. Energy creates energy.” Sarah Bernhardt I was drawn to Paul Berthon’s lithograph before I knew he had captured the face of the renowned Sarah Bernhardt, arguably the … Continue reading #FridayPainting: Paul Berthon “Sarah Bernhardt”
Simplicity lies not in omission, but in synthesis.” Koloman Moser I confess that I have no idea how this painting reflects a “Vision of Eternity” other than the woman appears … Continue reading #FridayPainting: Koloman Moser “Vision of Eternity”
“What I am seeking is not the real and not the unreal but rather the unconscious, the mystery of the instinctive in the human race.”Amedeo Modigliani I have often wondered … Continue reading #FridayPainting: Amedeo Modigliani “Seated Girl”
What is a portrait? “Every portrait that is painted with feeling is a portrait of the artist, not of the sitter. The sitter is merely the accident, the occasion. It … Continue reading What is a Portrait?
“I do not think any man would ever treat a woman as his equal, and it is all I ask because I know my worth.” Berthe Morisot (1841-1895) Berthe Morisot, … Continue reading #FridayPainting: Berthe Morisot “Young Girls at the Window”
Have you ever heard of Vjekoslav Karas? I confess that I had never heard of this artist before I turned the calendar from June 2nd to June 3rd a couple … Continue reading #FridayPainting: Vjekoslav Karas “Young Woman with a Mandolin”
Today, I want to introduce you to Saskia van Uylenburgh, the wife of Rembrandt van Rijn, who lived from 1612 to 1642. Saskia was born in the city of Leeuwarden, … Continue reading #FridayPainting: Rembrandt van Rijn “Portrait of Saskia van Uylenburgh”
A Bar at the Folies-Bergère was to be Édouard Manet last major work. This has always been a difficult painting for me to view as it depicts a scene in … Continue reading #FridayPainting: Édouard Manet “A Bar at the Folies-Bergère”
Vincent van Gogh, in his own words… “Be clearly aware of the stars and infinity on high. Then life seems almost enchanted after all.” Vincent Van Gogh “I don’t know … Continue reading #FridayPainting: Vincent Van Gogh “Starry Night over the Rhône”
