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[Women in Art] Self-Portrait with Silver Background by Helene Schjerfbeck (1915)

Posted on October 25, 2019 by maedez

Self-Portrait with Silver Background by Helene Schjerfbeck (1915). Turku Art Museum.

Blogging Update and a Self-portrait by Dora Carrington

Posted on November 29, 2016 by maedez

If you’re wondering why my posting has been spotty and brief, it’s because my beloved laptop died a few weeks ago. A new one is on its way from Amazon. Things should be back to normal sometime next week.

Please enjoy this early work by Dora Carrington, by way of apology.

Self-portrait by Dora Carrington. Circa 1910.

Writers in Art: Christina Rossetti and Her Mother Frances…

Posted on September 17, 2016 by maedez

…in a chalk portrait by their brother/son, Dante Gabriel Rossetti:

Christina Rossetti and Her Mother Frances by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, 1877

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Anton Chekhov…Because It Has Been Too Long

Posted on April 6, 2016 by maedez

I haven’t shared an image of Anton Chekhov in a long time…so here you go:

Portrait of Anton Chekhov by his brother Nikolay

Happy Birthday, Hans Christian Andersen!

Posted on April 2, 2016 by maedez

Hans Christian Andersen was born on 2 April 1805.

Portrait of Hans Christian Andersen by Christian Albrecht Jensen, 1836

Writers in Art: Margaret Fuller

Posted on March 29, 2016 by maedez

Engraving of Margaret Fuller

The Splendiferously Bearded Writers Social Club: Jules Vallès

Posted on March 10, 2016 by maedez

Name: Jules Vallès
D/O/B: 10 June 1832
Member Since: 1872
Status: Charter Member
Important Role: Community liaison
Hobbies: Agitating; engaging in politics; walking his talk

Portrait of Jules Vallès by Gustave Courbet (19th century)

Writers in Art: Eleanor Anne Porden

Posted on March 7, 2016 by maedez

Eleanor Anne Porden by Mary Ann Flaxman

Writers in Art: Charles Dickens in his Study by William Powell Frith, 1859

Posted on February 25, 2016 by maedez

Charles Dickens in his Study

Writers in Art: Octave Uzanne

Posted on February 6, 2016 by maedez

Portrait of French writer Octave Uzanne:

Portrait of Octave Uzanne

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]

R.I.P. Geoffrey Scott

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!