I’m posting this detail from a painting by John William Waterhouse just because I found it so beautiful.
Detail from “Saint Cecilia,” painted in 1895.
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I’m posting this detail from a painting by John William Waterhouse just because I found it so beautiful.
Detail from “Saint Cecilia,” painted in 1895.
That is indeed quite lovely! Thanks for sharing!
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Kay, the whole painting is a bit strange, but I loved this detail.
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I love this! I found the whole painting here – https://www.wikiart.org/en/john-william-waterhouse/saint-cecilia-1895 Did the violin players play her to sleep or is she dead? ;<)) Not such a pleasant face. I like your detail version better!
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Nan, thanks for the link. I like the detail better than the whole painting, too. I think she’s dead, but I don’t know the story behind the painting. I’ll have to do some more research!
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Seems like a wonderfully peaceful way to go… sitting with nature, reading a beautiful old book. 🙂
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Adam, you’re absolutely right! What a lovely way to go.
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Imagine being able to read those incredible, antique illuminated editions? I might be too intimidated.
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Lovely!! I remember seeing this painting (the full image) in one of my art history books, but I no longer own them.
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