[Women Reading in Art] Reading on the Rocks by Gisbert Combaz (1911)

Posted on July 19, 2021 by maedez

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She is a mood and a half.

[Reading in Art] Western College for Women Yearbook

Posted on January 4, 2021 by maedez

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Western College for Women Yearbook (1918):

Western College for Women Yearbook (1918)

Western College for Women Yearbook (1918)

Reading in Art: The Sunday World (April 19, 1896)

Posted on December 10, 2018 by maedez

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The Sunday World (April 19, 1896):

The Sunday World (April 19, 1896)

[Books in Art] The Book Hunters by Gordon Grant

Posted on September 26, 2018 by maedez

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The Book Hunters by Gordon Grant. Illustration for Collier’s, 1909:

The Book Hunters by Gordon Grant. Illustration for Collier’s, 1909.

Books in Art: Lady in Blue by Konstantin Somov

Posted on May 20, 2018 by maedez

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Lady in Blue by Konstantin Somov (1897):

Lady in Blue by Konstantin Somov (1897)

Books in Art: Grace Reading at Howth Bay by Sir William Orpen

Posted on September 5, 2016 by maedez

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An old favorite:

Grace Reading at Howth Bay by Sir William Orpen

Grace Reading at Howth Bay by Sir William Orpen

Books in Art: The Misses Vickers by John Singer Sargent

Posted on September 11, 2015 by maedez

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The Misses Vickers by John Singer Sargent, 1884

The Misses Vickers by John Singer Sargent, 1884

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

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Posted on August 3, 2015 by maedez

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Books in Art: Maiden Meditation by Charles West Cope

Posted on January 6, 2015 by maedez

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Maiden Meditation by Charles West Cope, 1847

Maiden Meditation by Charles West Cope, 1847

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

Posted on December 9, 2014 by maedez

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

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

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!