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Category Archives: Art
A Christmas Carol #4: Mr. Fezziwig’s Ball

Illustration of Mr. Fezziwig’s Ball by John Leech. First Edition of A Christmas Carol, 1843.
A Christmas Carol #3: Marley’s Ghost

Illustration of Scrooge and Marley’s Ghost by John Leech. First Edition of A Christmas Carol, 1843.
A Christmas Carol #2: Title Page

First Edition Title Page of A Christmas Carol. Illustrations by John Leech, 1843.
Sleeping!
I’m sending my love to everyone working on Black Friday. I know that it is unpleasant, which is why I am not joining the ranks of bargain shoppers.
I’ll be at home reading and, mostly, sleeping.
Like these lovely ladies…
Thanksgiving Greetings + Other Ephemera
Happy (American) Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving Greetings

Thanksgiving Day Menu, 1918

Thanksgiving Evening Concert, 1859
Flowers for a Cold(ish) Day

Flowers in a glass vase, study by John Constable, circa 1814.
Books in Art: Marguerite de Conflans by E. Manet

Marguerite de Conflans by E. Manet, circa 1875.
Because I Like This Mary Cassatt Painting

Afternoon Tea Party by Mary Cassatt, 1891. Saint Louis Museum of Art.
[Writers in Art] Happy Birthday, Friedrich!
Friedrich Schiller was born on 10 November 1759:

Friedrich Schiller by Ludovike Simanowiz, 1793 or 1794.