Thursday, November 10, 2011
Meditation 1885 - Reproduction Print on Canvas
William Adolphe Bouguereau (1825-1905) Meditation, 1885 Reproduction Print on Canvas, From the collection of Guy C. Barton, gift of his grandson Rexford Wad Leigh Barton Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha, USA Original Size: 52”x34” We commissioned this painting in 2003, it is one of our best seller in my e-bay store. the original reprodution painting is 20"x24". Bouguereau caught the very souls and spirits of his subjects much like Rembrandt. Rembrandt is said to have captured the soul of age. Bouguereau captured the soul of youth. In mid-1860s Bouguereau began painting idealized images of peasant women and children. During his summer vacations in his native La Rochelle Bouguereau would have the daughters of local laborers and fisherman model for him in his garden. Typical of such works is Meditation, which shows a barefoot peasant maid sitting on a granite milestone at the edge of forest. Hands folded in her lap, her exposed ankles crossed, she stares dreamily out of the picture. The tender expression, graceful pose, and beautifully drawn head and limbs offer academic perfection in rustic dress. That this model wears a similar outfit, with the same striped apron and halter with red piping, in the Young Shepherdess (1885, Fine Arts Gallery, San Diego) shows that Bouguereau was not really interested in authentic portrayals of peasant life. Rather, he used such picturesque costumes to add certain piquancy to his depiction of feminine grace and beauty.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Nuts About You: Chestnuts in Color Pencil Card from Zazzle.com
My realism color pencil drawing of some chestnuts along with chestnut leaves, against a plain white background. Words can be deleted or customized, or left as is.
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Monday, November 7, 2011
Piano Keys and Gold Music Notes Ipod touch case from Zazzle.com
Swirling Piano Keys and Gold Musical Notes
Unusual musical design featuring swirling piano keys with gold musical notes flowing from the centre of the keys. This design would make the perfect gift for the piano lover and is available on a collection of gifts and paper products.
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Holiday Greetings - Bow Bridge- Central Park Greeting Card
Holiday Greetings - Bow Bridge- Central Park
Celebrate the holiday season with these customizable greeting cards featuring a timeless and classic image of the iconic Bow Bridge in Central Park, New York City covered in freshly fallen snow. The text on the outside says: "Season's greetings!". The text on the inside says: "Wishing you peace and joy this holiday season. " with an additional text field for the names of your loved ones. Keep this text or change the text to whatever you wish.
British Red Telephone Box Binder
Memories of a British icon!
Customize this binder with your own title text, or delete the sample text from the template field to leave the spine blank.
Of course the iconic sight of the old British red phone box stirs nostalgic memories, a once very familiar figure on the streets of the United Kingdom. Celebrate this great British classic icon and give it pride of place with this fun multi-purpose binder design.
Also available with my phone box designs iPhone and iPad cases from my case store here on Zazzle...



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Of course the iconic sight of the old British red phone box stirs nostalgic memories, a once very familiar figure on the streets of the United Kingdom. Celebrate this great British classic icon and give it pride of place with this fun multi-purpose binder design.
Visit the English Tee Pot storefront
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