An illustration from The Yellow Book-Volume 6. 1895.
The Yellow Book, 1895.
Books in Art: The Yellow Book-Volume 6, 1895
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An illustration from The Yellow Book-Volume 6. 1895.
The Yellow Book, 1895.
A Small Press Life: Books. Art. Writing. Life. Tea. 
I could almost say this is a symbolic type of illustration – what is he showing her that she is so shy about? Notice the plate behind her head that looks like a halo?
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I will have to look at the illustration with fresh eyes and get back to you. Very astute observation.
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Whatever he is showing her, she is not quite sure she should be looking. When this illustration was done I think it was the Romantic period and women were either angels or fallen angels.
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Very interesting take, Judy. I like it. You always bring a different perspective to things-you are such a great reader. I appreciate your engagement here.
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I wouldn’t be as engaged if your blog weren’t engaging! I think I the perspective comes from being an art history fan and having had at one time a wonderful professor of art history.
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Thanks! I actually wanted to major in art history, but got distracted by theatre when I was a teenager. Then I went back to writing. I worked in galleries for years, though, so I have had the best of all three worlds.
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You have had a good education.
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Or, an interesting and not always formal one. The best kind, in my opinion. You are obviously no slouch either, Judy.
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I agree with judyrobbinsart. That fellow seems like a bit of a rogue.
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He kind of does. I love the different perspectives people bring to things here.
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