Female Figure Lying on Her Back Dora Carrington 1912
Tag: Art
Elisabeth of Valois by Sofonisba Anguissola
Elisabeth of Valois Sofonisba Anguissola 1561-65
Door by Richard Artschwager
Door Richard Artschwager 1983-84
Child with a toy hand grenade in Central Park, N.Y.C by Diane Arbus
Child with a toy hand grenade in Central Park, N.Y.C Diane Arbus 1962
Farm at Watendlath by Dora Carrington
Farm at Watendlath Dora Carrington 1921
Elephant Palace by Anthony Caro
Elephant Palace Anthony Caro 1989
Descent of Noah from Ararat by Ivan Aivazovsky
Descent of Noah from Ararat Ivan Aivazovsky 1889
Museum (RDP)
Inspired by and written for Ragtag Daily Prompt – my thanks to CuriousCat Most museums have art galleries, and most galleries have old paintings in them. Either way, it is a reminder of history changing our world Form: Bina The fish and chip shop queueA moment gone but held in art Can Deliveroo be seen … Continue reading Museum (RDP)
Hobbit Hole Wittering – Roaring Lion
The old saying is March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. The speed at which this year seems to be going that lion didn’t have time to grunt let alone roar. I look at my diary and think oh yeah I will relax in April maybe. That lamb ain’t gonna … Continue reading Hobbit Hole Wittering – Roaring Lion
Ophelia among the Flowers
In beauty a lady doomed to die Suicide, accident, both ask why A young girl rests in a sleep like sigh
Blue Nude (Souvenir de Biskra) by Henri Matisse
Blue Nude (Souvenir de Biskra) Henri Matisse 1907
Early One Morning by Anthony Caro
Early One Morning Anthony Caro 1962
Daedalus and Icarus by Antonio Canova
Daedalus and Icarus Antonio Canova 1777-79
Chelsea from the Thames at Battersea Reach, London by Canaletto
Chelsea from the Thames at Battersea Reach, London Canaletto 1751
Chaos (The Creation) by Ivan Aivazovsky
Chaos (The Creation) Ivan Aivazovsky 1841
Black Girl’s Window by Betye Saar
Black Girl's Window Betye Saar 1969
Dada Portrait of Berenice Abbott by Baroness Elsa von Freytag-Loringhoven
Dada Portrait of Berenice Abbott Baroness Elsa von Freytag-Loringhoven 1923-1926
A Simple Metaphor for Life
Earth Art 1960s onward
A Jewish Giant at home with his parents, in the Bronx, N.Y. by Diane Arbus
A Jewish Giant at home with his parents, in the Bronx, N.Y Diane Arbus 1970
Cedar Piece by Carl Andre
Cedar Piece Carl Andre 1964
Bird Bath by Leonora Carrington
Bird Bath Leonora Carrington 1974
A family on their lawn one Sunday in Westchester, N.Y. 1968 by Diane Arbus
A family on their lawn one Sunday in Westchester, N.Y. 1968 Diane Arbus 1968
42nd Street movie theater audience, N.Y.C. 1958 by Diane Arbus
42nd Street movie theater audience, N.Y.C. 1958 Diane Arbus 1958
Splatters of Ink
Dreaming in bottles of ink scratching nib sketching shape seeing a new light
Cathedral by Baroness Elsa von Freytag-Loringhoven
Cathedral Baroness Elsa von Freytag-Loringhoven 1918
We Was Mostly ‘Bout Survival by Betye Saar
We Was Mostly 'Bout Survival Betye Saar 2017
Veduta ideata with Roman Ruins by Canaletto
Veduta ideata with Roman Ruins Canaletto 1720-21
37th Piece of Work by Carl Andre
37th Piece of Work Carl Andre 1969
Orientation (RDP)
Inspired by and written for Ragtag Daily Prompts – thank you, Drkottaway Form: Free Write Working in the arts and looking closely at artworks is something I do every day. I count my blessings as I know I am lucky to be able to do that. I love art that makes my eye work with … Continue reading Orientation (RDP)
Young Virgin by Salvador Dali
Young Virgin Salvador Dali 1954
Bernardino Campi Painting Sofonisba Anguissola by Sofonisba Anguissola
Bernardino Campi Painting Sofonisba Anguissola Sofonisba Anguissola 1559
Vårnatt og seljekall by Nikolai Astrup
Vårnatt og seljekall Nikolai Astrup 1917
Untitled (7) by Diane Arbus
Untitled (7) Diane Arbus 1970-71
Windflowers
Alone, I stood alone in our garden my eyes staring listlessly into the night lifeless in the darkness
Creative Journal (JustJoJan)
Inspired by and written for JustJoJan – thank you, Linda A creative journal – well, I can’t give you a photo of mine as my camera is otherwise engaged at the bird table filming some blue tits so instead, I will share a drawing from last year’s sketch pad, I hope that will do Gateway … Continue reading Creative Journal (JustJoJan)
Paintbrush (JustJoJan)
Inspired by and written for JustJoJan – thank you, Paula Prompt: Paintbrush Form: Free write My paintbrush, well brushes are as vital to me as a pen. Art has become the driving force of my life, be it a painting or a piece of writing. Like my poetry, my paintings and drawings have a piece … Continue reading Paintbrush (JustJoJan)
Yonker Ramp and His Sweetheart by Franz Hals
Yonker Ramp and His Sweetheart Franz Hals 1623
Warwick Castle: The East Front by Canaletto
Warwick Castle: The East Front Canaletto 1752
A Couple by Franz Hals
A Couple Franz Hals 1622
Immanent (RDP)
Inspired by and written for Ragtag Daily Prompt – thank you, Drkottaway Definition: Immanent – adj. existing or operating within; inherent Form: Bina smile art beauty reflected within a smileand enigma of Leonardo’s art that sense of wonder within artand the viewer feels that inner smile uncovering the smile; the inherent beauty of art ©JezzieG2023
Untitled by Nobuyoshi Araki
Untitled Nobuyoshi Araki 1971
Shakespeare’s Strut (WWP)
Inspired by and written for Weekend Writing Prompt – Thank you, Sammi Shakespeare’s StrutForm: Free Verse the rehearsals doneit is the opening nightfor three nights onlydialogue learnedcostumes fittedand the prompter sat in his boxthe stage is setand the Danish prince is raring to gowhilst Ophelia has a case of the nervesher dress is too tightthe … Continue reading Shakespeare’s Strut (WWP)
Table with Pink Tablecloth by Richard Artschwager
Table with Pink Tablecloth Richard Artschwager 1964
Will Work For #4 by Laura Aguilar
Will Work For #4 Laura Aguilar 1993
My Zen (Simply 6 Minutes)
The Ambassadors by Hans Holbein the Younger, 1533. Housed at the National Gallery, London, UK I make a point of visiting this painting at least once a year because it is simply amazeballs. However, I haven’t always loved it- - let’s go Inspired by and written for Simply 6 Minutes – thank you, Christine My … Continue reading My Zen (Simply 6 Minutes)
Vertumnus by Giuseppe Arcimboldo
Vertumnus Giuseppe Arcimboldo 1590-91
144 Aluminium Square by Carl Andre
144 Aluminium Square Carl Andre 1967
The Banquet of the Officers of the St George Militia Company in 1616 by Franz Hals
The Banquet of the Officers of the St George Militia Company in 1616 Franz Hals 1616
Sachin by Nobuyoshi Araki
Sachin Nobuyoshi Araki 1963
Vegetables In a Bowl or The Gardener by Giuseppe Arcimboldo
Vegetables In a Bowl or The Gardener Giuseppe Arcimboldo 1587-90
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