Saints Andrew and Thomas.
Saints Andrew and Thomas.
'Those are my principles, and if you don't like them... well, I have others.' - Groucho Marx
Thank goodness! I ran out of midnight oil last week with that one.Originally Posted by Gilliatt Gurgle
Now all we need is for Sixsmith to post another.
"L'art de la statistique est de tirer des conclusions erronèes a partir de chiffres exacts." Napoléon Bonaparte.
"Je crois que beaucoup de gens sont dans cet état d’esprit: au fond, ils ne sentent pas concernés par l’Histoire. Mais pourtant, de temps à autre, l’Histoire pose sa main sur eux." Michel Houellebecq.
Here we go.
'Those are my principles, and if you don't like them... well, I have others.' - Groucho Marx
Brief Bernini aside -
Gian Lorenzo Bernini a dominant figure in Roman Baroque art more popularly associated with his magnificent sculptures and architectural accomplishments.
Bernini gave us treasures such as the “baldechino” centered under the dome of St. Peters in Roma, “Aeneas, Anchises and Ascanius”, “Ecstasy of Saint Theresa” and a particular favorite of mine; “Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi” at Piazza Navona.
Examples of architectural contributions include the Piazza of St. Peters with the embracing arms of the colossal colonnade and Sant'Andrea al Quirinale in Roma.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Peter's_baldachin
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Gi...nini_cat01.jpg
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...nta_Teresa.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fontana_dei_Quattro_Fiumi
More like; "here we go again"
Better brew up another pot of Joe.
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Another work from our mystery artist:
'Those are my principles, and if you don't like them... well, I have others.' - Groucho Marx
George Bellows:
Pennsylvania Station Excavation
Both Members of This Club
~ I cannot stand people who are not serious about food. It is so shallow of them. (Oscar Wilde)~
Nice job.
That one had me stumped
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Thanks - I had no idea at first, but I recognised the second painting
~ I cannot stand people who are not serious about food. It is so shallow of them. (Oscar Wilde)~
The Raft of the Medusa by Gericault
Incidentally, Jazz, given the historical incident depicted, I think your tagline is particularly appropriate to the picture.
Next...
Last edited by MarkBastable; 11-05-2010 at 07:24 PM.
Bathing Women - Kazimir Severinovich Malevich
Next (an easy one):
'Those are my principles, and if you don't like them... well, I have others.' - Groucho Marx
Mural 1943 by Jackson Pollack
Last edited by Emil Miller; 11-05-2010 at 07:11 PM.
"L'art de la statistique est de tirer des conclusions erronèes a partir de chiffres exacts." Napoléon Bonaparte.
"Je crois que beaucoup de gens sont dans cet état d’esprit: au fond, ils ne sentent pas concernés par l’Histoire. Mais pourtant, de temps à autre, l’Histoire pose sa main sur eux." Michel Houellebecq.
I was certain that this was Kees van Dongen... but I just couldn't seem to find this or the original painting on the "image" searches I ran. I long loved van Dongen's work... along with Bonnard's, Modigliani's and Matisse's.Here is another painting by our mystery artist.
Beware of the man with just one book. -Ovid
The man who doesn't read good books has no advantage over the man who can't read them.- Mark Twain
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Yes St Lukes, I realise that my entries were not the obvious paintings of this artist, but I agree that his paintings are, from my limited perspective, excellent examples of their kind.I was certain that this was Kees van Dongen... but I just couldn't seem to find this or the original painting on the "image" searches I ran. I long loved van Dongen's work... along with Bonnard's, Modigliani's and Matisse's.
"L'art de la statistique est de tirer des conclusions erronèes a partir de chiffres exacts." Napoléon Bonaparte.
"Je crois que beaucoup de gens sont dans cet état d’esprit: au fond, ils ne sentent pas concernés par l’Histoire. Mais pourtant, de temps à autre, l’Histoire pose sa main sur eux." Michel Houellebecq.
Believe me when I tell you, it was difficult finding the answer !
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