Gods and Foolish Grandeur
Life And The Arts...From A Retrograde Perspective
Sunday, December 14, 2025
A stubborn confection - pink satin and tulle ballgown, circa 1865
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The short waist, the bouillonnés (puffs) of tulle adorning the bodice, and the pleated tulle of the skirt are clear indicators of the go...
Sunday, December 7, 2025
The tender question - two paintings by Jean-Baptiste Greuze, 1759-61
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These two early compositions, La Simplicité and Jeune berger tenant une fleur , were originally in the collection of the marquise de Po...
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Sunday, November 30, 2025
Bedroom in two keys - a pair of contemporary interiors by Peter Brown
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Bedroom, Night, circa 2025. Summer, 9am, Bedroom, 2025. * Bedroom, Night, circa 2025 - three details. * Summer, 9am, Bedroom, 2025 - three...
Sunday, November 23, 2025
Art and the outrageous pose - "Le Nu esthétique - L'Homme, la Femme, L'Enfant," French magazine, 1902-07
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First issued in October of 1902, and sold by subscription, Le Nu esthétique - L'Homme, la Femme, L'Enfant : album de documents ar...
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