Oh Swallow, Swallow

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John Melhuish Strudwick

(English, 1849-1937)

Oh Swallow, Swallow, 1894

Oil on canvas

The National Museums Liverpool website has great information on this painting:

This painting was inspired by lines from Tennyson’s ‘The Princess’ about a swallow flying south with a message from the poet to his beloved. She sits in a richly painted, intricately decorated interior awaiting the message from the bird, which is seen through the open window.

 Can you see the bird in the window? I doubt it, because the picture is so blurry. But fear not! You can see the painting and zoom in on all it's awesome details here at the museum's site! Definitely check it out! Not only can you see the bird in the window, you can also see every petal on the roses, the words on the pages of the open book, the design on her dress, and the decorations on her harp! I hope to post more paintings like this soon!

Portrait of Andre Gid

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Jaques Emile Blanche

(French, 1861-1942)

Portrait of Andre Gide, 1908

Oil on canvas

In Poppyland

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John Ottis Adams

(American, 1851-1927)

In Poppyland, 1901

Oil on canvas

I love that this painting is titled "In Poppyland," instead of some generic "Field of Poppies on a Sunny Day" kind of title. :)

St. Francis in Prayer

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Caravaggio

(Italian, 1571-1610)

St. Francis in Prayer, 1606

Oil on canvas

The Poppy field

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Ignac Ujvary

(Hungarian, 1880-1927)

The Poppy Field, ????

Oil on canvas

The Madness of Sir Tristram

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Edward Burne-Jones

(British, 1833-1898)

The Madness of Sir Tristram, 1862

Watercolor and bodycolor

I've summed up the story of Tristan and Isolde in past posts, but I can't find any information on the part of the story this painting depicts! It's such an interesting painting and I'd love to know the story, so if anyone knows what's going on, let me know! Anyway, give this painting a good look. I love how graceful the poses are.

Love's Messenger

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Marie Spartali Stillman

(English, 1844-1927)

Love's Messenger, 1885

Oil on canvas

Look closely at this painting, it's simple but delightfully detailed!

A Basket of Roses on a Ledge

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Johann Laurentz Jensen

(Danish, 1800-1856)

A Basket of Roses on a Ledge, ????

Oil on canvas

Such bright, warm colors! And speaking of bright warm colors, I updated my old posting of The Orange Gatherers with a better photo.

Rome - View from the Farnese Gardens, Morning

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Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

(French, 1796-1875)

Rome - View from the Farnese Gardens, Morning, 1826

Oil on paper

Sisters

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Leonard Campbell Taylor

(French, 1874-1969)

Sisters, 1908

Oil on canvas

Love the colors and the peacocks!