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Books in Art: Portrait of a Nobleman

Posted on September 25, 2015 by maedez

Portrait of a Nobleman, 18th century. Unknown painter.

Books in Art: The Bookworm’s Table

Posted on August 24, 2015 by maedez

The Bookworm’s Table by Claude Raguet Hirst, circa 1890. Brooklyn Museum.

Fun fact: Claude Raguet Hirst, an artist from Cincinnati, was actually a woman (real name: Claudine).

Books in Art: Drawing of Elizabeth Siddal Reading

Posted on August 15, 2015 by maedez

Drawing of Elizabeth Siddal Reading by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, June 1854

Books in Art: A Gallery of Women Reading Outdoors, in Lovely Weather

Gallery

Posted on August 3, 2015 by maedez

This gallery contains 6 photos.

Books in Art: Young Woman Reading by Lucius Rossi

Posted on May 8, 2015 by maedez

Young Woman Reading by Lucius Rossi, 1875:

Young Woman Reading by Lucius Rossi, 1875

Books in Art: Three Paintings by Gwen John

Posted on March 6, 2015 by maedez

Portrait by Gwen John, circa 1910

Portrait by Gwen John, 1916

The Seated Woman by Gwen John, circa 1910

Books in Art: Still Life with Spring Flowers by Anna Munthe-Norstedt, 1892

Posted on February 24, 2015 by maedez

Still Life with Spring Flowers by Anna Munthe-Norstedt, 1892:

Still Life with Spring Flowers by Anna Munthe-Norstedt, 1892

Books in Art: Still Life with Three Books by Vincent van Gogh

Posted on January 22, 2015 by maedez

Still Life with Three Books by Vincent van Gogh, 1887:

Still Life with Three Books by Vincent van Gogh, 1887

Books in Art: Engraving of a woman reading by candlelight…

Posted on December 9, 2014 by maedez

Engraving of a woman reading by candlelight by John Sartain, after a painting by Philippe Mercier. 1854.

Books in Art: Don Quixote in the Library

Posted on November 6, 2014 by maedez

Don Quixote in the Library by Adolf Schrödter, 1834

R.I.P. Norman Lloyd (1914-2021)

Norman Lloyd, long a personal favorite of mine, was a fascinating man and performer. Norman Lloyd Dead [THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER]

Geoffrey Scott was from a younger generation than the performers I normally write about, but his handsome presence was ubiquitous during my 1980s childhood. From Dynasty to The Love Boat, Night Court, and Battle of the Network Stars, his charisma and acting ability lit up the small screen for decades. He will be missed. Geoffrey […]

Kirk Douglas: 1916-2020

[2019 Reel Infatuation Blogathon] But Baby Think of Me Once in Awhile: On Andy Travis as Television’s Best (and Hunkiest) Boss

Welcome to the 2019 Reel Infatuation Blogathon! Baby, If You’ve Ever Wondered: It still seems like yesterday that the idea for RI popped in my head. It was actually in December 2015, while in a hotel room getting ready for a holiday party, when it occurred to me that there was a gap in the classic […]

Announcing the 2019 Reel Infatuation Blogathon!

This is one of my favorite events of the year, and not just because I’m the co-hostess. It’s simply that good. And fun. Oh, so much fun! Here’s my original announcement. ANNOUNCING THE 2019 REEL INFATUATION BLOGATHON I hope you’ll join us!