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Writers in Art: Vsevolod Garshin
Vsevolod Garshin by Ilya Repin. Vsevolod Garshin by Ilya Repin
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Books in Art: The Poor Artist’s Cupboard by Charles Bird King
The Poor Artist’s Cupboard by Charles Bird King, circa 1815. The Poor Artist’s Cupboard by Charles Bird King, circa 1815
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Books in Art: The Librarian by Giuseppe Arcimboldo
The Librarian by Giuseppe Arcimboldo, circa 1570. The Librarian. Giuseppe Arcimboldo. Circa 1570.
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Writers in Art: Leo Tolstoy
Under a Lamp (Lev Tolstoy in the Family Circle) by Leonid Pasternak, 1902. Under a Lamp by Leonid Pasternak, 1902
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Getting Back on Track with George Bellows
My step-dad’s funeral was two days ago. We have to empty out the contents of his apartment by the end of the month, so there is not a lot of time to spare for work or play. Much like life, we have to...
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Books in Art: Venus de Milo by Edouard Vuillard
Venus de Milo by Edouard Vuillard, 1920. Venus de Milo by Edouard Vuillard, 1920
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Books in Art: Miss Auras by Sir John Lavery
Miss Auras by Sir John Lavery, 1900. Miss Auras by Sir John Lavery, circa 1900.
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Sleepy Sunday
I’ve taken the day off from writing, to do this: The Green Sofa, Sir John Lavery, circa 1903. See you tomorrow!
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Books in Art: Dreams by Vittorio Matteo Corcos
Dreams by Vittorio Matteo Corcos, 1896 Dreams by Vittorio Matteo Corcos, 1896
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[Alternative Muses] Coming and Going: Christina Rossetti/Claude Monet Mashup
“Who has seen the wind? Neither you nor I: But when the trees bow down their head, The wind is passing by.”-Christina Rossetti (born on 12/5/1830) Claude Monet (died on 12/5/1926): Three Trees in Grey...
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Edith Sitwell Expired 49 Years Ago Today…
Edith Sitwell, a most unusual poet and highly colourful character, died on 9 December 1964. She was 77 years old. Edith Sitwell by Roger Fry, 1915 “I have often wished I had time to cultivate...
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Writers in Art: Fanny Burney
Fanny Burney Portrait of Fanny Burney by her cousin, Edward Burney, circa 1784-1785
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[Intermezzo] Bedridden with a Monstrous Cold
I’m stuck in bed today, tired from coughing. Croaky-voiced. Re-reading Ansel Adams’ autobiography and dreaming of great snow-capped mountains. I catch a glimpse, through the dirty window, of a...
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Writers in Art: Katherine Mansfield
Katherine Mansfield by Anne Estelle Rice, 1918 Katherine Mansfield by Anne Estelle Rice, 1918
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Books in Art: The Convalescent by Gwen John/A Girl Reading by Frank Duveneck
The Convalescent by Gwen John, circa 1923-1924. The Convalescent by Gwen John, circa 1923-1924. A Girl Reading by Frank Duveneck, 1870. A Girl Reading by Frank Duveneck, 1870. AKA: Me until the first...
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Enjoying New Year’s Eve with Whistler
Nocturne in Black and Gold: The Falling Rocket by Whistler, circa 1875
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Writers in Art: Ivan Turgenev
Ivan Turgenev by Ilya Repin, 1874 Ivan Turgenev by Ilya Repin, 1874 “I don’t see why it’s impossible to express everything that’s on one’s mind.”-Ivan Turgenev, Fathers and Sons
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Ideal Reading for a Snowy Day: Eminent Victorians by Lytton Strachey
BOOK: Title Page: Eminent Victorians AUTHOR: Lytton Strachey by Dora Carrington. One of my favourite author paintings.
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