Textiles, colours, and cameraderie
Showing posts with label Impressionist. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Impressionist. Show all posts
Monday, September 03, 2018
Thursday, August 02, 2018
Sunday, July 01, 2018
Friday, June 01, 2018
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
First Impressions
I painted this tiny acrylic still life on a whim in 2011. It was my first attempt at Impressionistic flair, and its cheery hues and fruity floral goodness still make me smile. Also I'm a fan of mini canvases!
Thursday, February 01, 2018
Sunday, December 03, 2017
Friday, November 03, 2017
Sunday, October 01, 2017
Friday, September 01, 2017
Wednesday, August 02, 2017
Tuesday, July 04, 2017
Thursday, June 01, 2017
Wednesday, November 02, 2016
Saturday, October 01, 2016
Sunday, September 04, 2016
Saturday, August 06, 2016
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Friday, April 10, 2015
Parisian Wartime Postcard
I found this 1940s postcard at an ephemera sale. The elegant building pictured is now known as Le Musée d'Orsay, which holds the largest collection of impressionist and post-impressionist art. Monet, Degas, Renoir, Van Gogh...joy of joys!! But wait--its history is equally fascinating. It was built around 1900 as La Gare d'Orsay, a train station. Then during WWII it was used as a post headquarters for sending packages to prisoners of war, as well as a place that welcomed those soldiers after Liberation.
The writing scribbled on the back of this postcard says, "This building is at present the home of Canadian boys on leave in Paris. The ballroom is magnificent. River 'Seine'." Just incredible!
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
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