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Jonathan Emmesedi

Giambattista Tiepolo
An Allegory with Venus and Time
1754-58
Oil on canvas, 292 x 190 cm
National Gallery, London

One of my favourite pictures from London's National Gallery. I confess I often hold this picture in my mind's eye as a form of escapism -- an escape from strip malls, bloated SUVs, megachurches with fundamentalist PowerPoints punctuated by bad rock and extempore prayer, cargo pants,
presidential make up, the Hobby Lobby...

The image depicts a late baroque painting with an oval frame, featuringVenus seated on a cloud, draped in a white and pink cloth. She has long, flowing hair and is surrounded by various mythological figures. To her left, a winged male figure , perhps representing Time, holds a baby, while a cherub with wings and a bow is positioned below them. In the background, two white doves fly, and other figures, including cherubs, are present, some holding flowers. The scene is set against a soft, pastel-colored sky with clouds, creating a heavenly atmosphere. Provided by @altbot, edited by @jemmesedi
#Tiepolo#GiambattistaTiepolo#NtationalGallery
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Hotspur🏳️‍🌈🇺🇦

"Still Life with Flowers," Rachel Ruysch, 18th century.

I've talked about Ruysch before, but to recap quickly, she was the best-documented woman painter of her time, with an enormously successful career, getting commissions from many wealthy and influential clients. Poets wrote elegies in honor of her death in 1750, and despite the fact that she specialized in florals, her work was highly praised and fetched high prices after her passing; she even outsold Rembrandt!

The daughter of a scientist and professor of botany, Ruysch depicted plants and flowers with meticulous detail, developing her own style that straddled the line between Baroque and Rococo. Even today, she is regarded as one of the most talented still life artists of all time, bar none.

Happy Flower Friday!

From the Hallwyl Museum, Stockholm.

A Baroque painting of a bouquet of flowers, on a marble tabletop; they sit in a vase or urn that is not visible. The flowers, painstakingly done in great detail, include tulips, carnations, marigolds, dandelions in the puff stage, and others. This is evidently a work of fantasy as the flowers are not ones that would be in bloom at the same time.
#Art#DutchArt#WomanArtists
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"Madame de Pompadour," Francois Boucher, 1756.

Boucher (1703-1770) is one of the icons of French Rococo art, and is as much known for his decorative work as he is for his painting. He also designed tapestries, theatrical backdrops, and did a number of etchings and engravings.

He had a fondness for painting beautiful women, as we see here, but he was notable for how respectful he was toward them in his art. Even his nudes lacked a leering quality; he had a knack for showing his women having an inner life and not merely being glorified centerfolds. I mean, they ARE exploitative in a manner, but at least he tries to present them in a more naturalistic and human way.

I love her gown; the color, and the pink flowers, are delightful. And he puts a book in her hand, and surrounds her not just with flowers and the trappings of wealth, but also books, letters, and papers. This is a beauty with an active mind.

From the Alte Pinakothek, Munich.

A Rococo portrait of Madame de Pompadour. She wears a lavish teal gown with pink flowers and trim. She rests on a couch and looks off to the viewer's left, a book in her right hand. Behind her are gold curtains and a bit of a sumptuously decorated room. Beside her, to our right, is a small table with a candle, inkwell, letters, sealing wax, some roses and some more books At her feet is a small dog, a few more roses, and some papers.
#Art#FrenchArt#Rococo
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Cabinet of Delights

Today's delight is the rediscovery of 18th-century bronze sconces, which were thought to be lost.

The wall lights were created by a high-level artisan and over time were separated from the chandeliers of a similar design. Months of detective work are behind the rediscovery of these works of art, which will now, perhaps not surprisingly, be sold.

theguardian.com/world/2024/nov

The Guardian · ‘It’s been a lot of detective work’: Madame de Pompadour’s £1m wall lights discovered in Yorkshire hotelBy Kim Willsher
#Art#France#England
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Photochromprints

Potsdam. Arbeitszimmer Friedrich des Grossen im Stadtschloss Zürich, Switzerland : Photoglob Company, ca. 1890-1906 Frederick II, King of Prussia, 1712-1786 Homes & haunts,Stadtschloss (Berlin, Germany),Castles & palaces,Interior decoration,Studies (Rooms & spaces),Germany Potsdam

#Potsdam #StadtschlossZürich #Switzerland #PhotoglobCompany #KingofPrussia #Stadtschloss #Berlin #European #Rococo #KingFrederickIIs #photography #historicalPhotos

loc.gov/pictures/item/20176601

This image depicts an elegantly decorated interior room, reminiscent of a European palace or aristocratic residence from the 18th century. The walls are adorned with intricate golden decorations and white paneling, giving the space a sense of grandeur and opulence. The main furniture piece in this setting is a large upholstered sofa painted in pastel blue hues with gold trimming accents that match the room's overall color scheme. A smaller loveseat sits across from it on one side while an armchair occupies another corner opposite to where we're viewing these items, suggesting symmetry and balance within the space. A high-end clock rests atop a wooden cabinet beside which hangs two mirrors reflecting parts of this luxurious setting. The mirror in front of us is more reflective but also shows floral embellishments above it – possibly cherubs or angels as part of its design motif along with an elaborate cornice detail at its uppermost point that further contributes to the room's Rococo aesthetic. The flooring appears polished and shiny, likely made from marble given the historical context provided by Potsdam. Above is a ceiling ornamentation featuring more floral motifs, adding another layer of decorative complexity which complements other gold accents found throughout this room such as on chandeliers or light fixtures hanging down gracefully. Overall, it seems like an artifact that could have been part of King Frederic [...]
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