J is for Joyce, James:
James Joyce Ulysses Print by Standard Designs. $24.39
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Category Archives: Art
Books in Art: Grace Reading at Howth Bay by Sir William Orpen
An old favorite:
Grace Reading at Howth Bay by Sir William Orpen
Writers in Art: Marguerite, Countess of Blessington
Marguerite Gardiner, Countess of Blessington was born on 1 September 1789:
Marguerite, Countess of Blessington by Thomas Lawrence, 1822
The Aesthetic Delights of Hilma af Klint
I’m having a particularly strong Hilma af Klint (1862-1944) moment phase obsession. This extraordinary, trail-blazing Swedish woman is one of my favourite artists and inspirations. Although her strong mysticism is inextricably linked to her artwork, her paintings stand on their own as abstract marvels and aesthetic delights.
Self Portrait by Hilma af Klint
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Writers in Art: Anna Akhmatova by Savely Sorin
It has been too long since I last posted an image of that great Russian poet, Anna Akhmatova. This is for me as much as it is for you…
Anna Akhmatova by Savely Sorin, 1913-1914
Shopping for the Bookworm: I is for Irving, Washington
I is for Irving, Washington:
Washington Irving Print by Creative Daffodil. $12.00+
[Book Nerd Art] Moby-Dick
Illustration of Moby-Dick, 1892:
Illustration from Moby-Dick, 1892
Artwork by A. Burnham Shute
Happy Birthday, Percy!
Percy Bysshe Shelley was born on 4 August 1792.
Painting of Shelley by Joseph Severn
Posthumous Portrait of Shelley Writing Prometheus Unbound in Italy by Joseph Severn, 1845
Books in Art: Interior by Kitty Lange Kielland
Interior by Kitty Lange Kielland, 1883
It’s My Birthday!
Although I’m not officially celebrating my birthday until next week, I am going to see a Picasso exhibit with my family today. I’ll be back tomorrow. Have a great Sunday!
Pablo Picasso, 1908
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