Althea, 1895John White Alexander
1856-1915
The Razor’s Edge by W. Somerset Maugham
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What a glorious dress. I wonder what I would choose to read if I were wearing it?
SvaraRaderaMaureen,
SvaraRaderaYes, the dress is glorious - but she doesn't look very comfortable. It looks as she is having a seizure.
I suggest you find yourself some decadent literature to go with the dress!
Margaretha
I think she might stretching in that awkward manner in order to look out of the window. I've looked up a few more of JohnWhite Alexander's paintings and all of his female characters seem to be very tall and elegant. (I match only one of those!)
SvaraRaderaMaureen
Maureen,
SvaraRaderaOh, that's what she is doing - I'm glad she isn't ill!
Do you think he change the models to his liking - or didn't he paint anything but tall, slim and well-dressed women? I don't think he would even have looked at me!
Margaretha
Well, I don't think that the Woman with a Pot Of Basil could possibly have existed. I think perhaps he flattered his patrons!
SvaraRaderaMaureen
Maureen,
SvaraRaderaI'm sure you're right!
Easier than surgery and dieting, but probably quite costly.
M
that conversation made me smile..
SvaraRaderauntil I scrolled down to comments, the first thoughts that came to mind were
braille..?
cramp....?
a heck of an interesting event going on off canvas?
lol
btw I fail both the tall and the elegant ho hum
I agree with Val. I enjoyed reading your chat even more than the painting. I wonder how painful it was to hold that alluring pose :)
SvaraRaderaIsn't it interesting to try to figure out what was going on in the painters and models minds!
SvaraRaderaI actually sat for an artist when I was about five - but he was very fast, and I remember it as fun. Perhaps should I publish those etchings.
Margaretha
I think you should!
SvaraRaderaThese are wonderful images of people reading. I admire your idea and presentation of it here.
SvaraRaderaI am a writer, reader and librarian, all book related, so you can see why I like these images.
Terra,
SvaraRaderaI'm glad you like the theme!
Judging from all the paintings with books or reading people, it seems as most painters are book-lovers too. Or is it so simple that a reading model won't move?
What I find so fascinating is that there are all kind of paintings, good, bad, cheap and outstanding - I love the mix!
Margaretha