Are you ready for some artwork?! Today I have more photos from The Louvre – starting with a pastel exhibit that I really enjoyed, moving through some religious art, checking out the Mona Lisa madness, and then portraits, pottery, more portraits, some Impressionist work, and a framing exhibit. I love framing. It's fascinating!
Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy!
So how many monkeys did you see? There are a surprising number of them in paintings. I became so curious about monkeys as pets after this visit, that I did a little googling. I thought this article was interesting. I hope you find it interesting too.
I think we often look at art as an aesthetic experience, but in many ways it's an historical document. I don't always gravitate towards some of these styles of art from an aesthetic point-of-view but I love them as a window into a time long gone. Paintings tell stories. I'm eager to listen.
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It will be interesting to see how you incorporate the images that you experienced at the Louvre into stamp carving, designs, faces, etc. Thanks for sharing. So much beauty and patterns that are timeless.
It will be interesting to see how you incorporate the images that you experienced at the Louvre into stamp carving, designs, faces, etc. Thanks for sharing. So much beauty and patterns that are timeless.
It will be interesting to see how you incorporate the images that you experienced at the Louvre into stamp carving, designs, faces, etc. Thanks for sharing. So much beauty and patterns that are timeless.
It will be interesting to see how you incorporate the images that you experienced at the Louvre into stamp carving, designs, faces, etc. Thanks for sharing. So much beauty and patterns that are timeless.
It will be interesting to see how you incorporate the images that you experienced at the Louvre into stamp carving, designs, faces, etc. Thanks for sharing. So much beauty and patterns that are timeless.
It will be interesting to see how you incorporate the images that you experienced at the Louvre into stamp carving, designs, faces, etc. Thanks for sharing. So much beauty and patterns that are timeless.
It will be interesting to see how you incorporate the images that you experienced at the Louvre into stamp carving, designs, faces, etc. Thanks for sharing. So much beauty and patterns that are timeless.
Tku Julie…always appreciate your museum visits, the choices of art works and the extra detail shots on selected pieces. Louvre has been especially fun, as I’m much older than you and am reminded of my first visit there when the Mona Lisa had only a velvet rope in front of it, not behind glass, etc!! (IF I wanted to deny my age, THAT would give it away :))
Tku Julie…always appreciate your museum visits, the choices of art works and the extra detail shots on selected pieces. Louvre has been especially fun, as I’m much older than you and am reminded of my first visit there when the Mona Lisa had only a velvet rope in front of it, not behind glass, etc!! (IF I wanted to deny my age, THAT would give it away :))
Tku Julie…always appreciate your museum visits, the choices of art works and the extra detail shots on selected pieces. Louvre has been especially fun, as I’m much older than you and am reminded of my first visit there when the Mona Lisa had only a velvet rope in front of it, not behind glass, etc!! (IF I wanted to deny my age, THAT would give it away :))
Tku Julie…always appreciate your museum visits, the choices of art works and the extra detail shots on selected pieces. Louvre has been especially fun, as I’m much older than you and am reminded of my first visit there when the Mona Lisa had only a velvet rope in front of it, not behind glass, etc!! (IF I wanted to deny my age, THAT would give it away :))
Tku Julie…always appreciate your museum visits, the choices of art works and the extra detail shots on selected pieces. Louvre has been especially fun, as I’m much older than you and am reminded of my first visit there when the Mona Lisa had only a velvet rope in front of it, not behind glass, etc!! (IF I wanted to deny my age, THAT would give it away :))
Tku Julie…always appreciate your museum visits, the choices of art works and the extra detail shots on selected pieces. Louvre has been especially fun, as I’m much older than you and am reminded of my first visit there when the Mona Lisa had only a velvet rope in front of it, not behind glass, etc!! (IF I wanted to deny my age, THAT would give it away :))
Tku Julie…always appreciate your museum visits, the choices of art works and the extra detail shots on selected pieces. Louvre has been especially fun, as I’m much older than you and am reminded of my first visit there when the Mona Lisa had only a velvet rope in front of it, not behind glass, etc!! (IF I wanted to deny my age, THAT would give it away :))
Thank you for all the time and effort you take sharing your museum gems with us. Love the detailed photos.
Thank you for all the time and effort you take sharing your museum gems with us. Love the detailed photos.
Thank you for all the time and effort you take sharing your museum gems with us. Love the detailed photos.
Thank you for all the time and effort you take sharing your museum gems with us. Love the detailed photos.
Thank you for all the time and effort you take sharing your museum gems with us. Love the detailed photos.
Thank you for all the time and effort you take sharing your museum gems with us. Love the detailed photos.
Thank you for all the time and effort you take sharing your museum gems with us. Love the detailed photos.
I only noted the monkey painter, which caught my attention immediately. Now will go back and see ones I missed.
I only noted the monkey painter, which caught my attention immediately. Now will go back and see ones I missed.
I only noted the monkey painter, which caught my attention immediately. Now will go back and see ones I missed.
I only noted the monkey painter, which caught my attention immediately. Now will go back and see ones I missed.
I only noted the monkey painter, which caught my attention immediately. Now will go back and see ones I missed.
I only noted the monkey painter, which caught my attention immediately. Now will go back and see ones I missed.
I only noted the monkey painter, which caught my attention immediately. Now will go back and see ones I missed.
Thank you again for sharing your wonderful pictures. They always inspire me. And I was surprised at how small the Mona Lisa is. I had pictured it as being much bigger.
Thank you again for sharing your wonderful pictures. They always inspire me. And I was surprised at how small the Mona Lisa is. I had pictured it as being much bigger.
Thank you again for sharing your wonderful pictures. They always inspire me. And I was surprised at how small the Mona Lisa is. I had pictured it as being much bigger.
Thank you again for sharing your wonderful pictures. They always inspire me. And I was surprised at how small the Mona Lisa is. I had pictured it as being much bigger.
Thank you again for sharing your wonderful pictures. They always inspire me. And I was surprised at how small the Mona Lisa is. I had pictured it as being much bigger.
Thank you again for sharing your wonderful pictures. They always inspire me. And I was surprised at how small the Mona Lisa is. I had pictured it as being much bigger.
Thank you again for sharing your wonderful pictures. They always inspire me. And I was surprised at how small the Mona Lisa is. I had pictured it as being much bigger.
Forgive my ignorance, but I saw Mona eons ago, before the internet arrived, and she looked just like the photos in my tourist guide. And I have the same question now as I did then, why does the whole world insist on seeing this painting? I never saw anything about it as remarkable. Except, of course, the artist. The painting by Vigee Le Brun with Julie made my heart leap. I could stare at that one all day.
Forgive my ignorance, but I saw Mona eons ago, before the internet arrived, and she looked just like the photos in my tourist guide. And I have the same question now as I did then, why does the whole world insist on seeing this painting? I never saw anything about it as remarkable. Except, of course, the artist. The painting by Vigee Le Brun with Julie made my heart leap. I could stare at that one all day.
Forgive my ignorance, but I saw Mona eons ago, before the internet arrived, and she looked just like the photos in my tourist guide. And I have the same question now as I did then, why does the whole world insist on seeing this painting? I never saw anything about it as remarkable. Except, of course, the artist. The painting by Vigee Le Brun with Julie made my heart leap. I could stare at that one all day.
Forgive my ignorance, but I saw Mona eons ago, before the internet arrived, and she looked just like the photos in my tourist guide. And I have the same question now as I did then, why does the whole world insist on seeing this painting? I never saw anything about it as remarkable. Except, of course, the artist. The painting by Vigee Le Brun with Julie made my heart leap. I could stare at that one all day.
Forgive my ignorance, but I saw Mona eons ago, before the internet arrived, and she looked just like the photos in my tourist guide. And I have the same question now as I did then, why does the whole world insist on seeing this painting? I never saw anything about it as remarkable. Except, of course, the artist. The painting by Vigee Le Brun with Julie made my heart leap. I could stare at that one all day.
Forgive my ignorance, but I saw Mona eons ago, before the internet arrived, and she looked just like the photos in my tourist guide. And I have the same question now as I did then, why does the whole world insist on seeing this painting? I never saw anything about it as remarkable. Except, of course, the artist. The painting by Vigee Le Brun with Julie made my heart leap. I could stare at that one all day.
Forgive my ignorance, but I saw Mona eons ago, before the internet arrived, and she looked just like the photos in my tourist guide. And I have the same question now as I did then, why does the whole world insist on seeing this painting? I never saw anything about it as remarkable. Except, of course, the artist. The painting by Vigee Le Brun with Julie made my heart leap. I could stare at that one all day.
Exquisite! I think my favorites are the two different mothers with their children. The feeling in the eyes is captivating…
Exquisite! I think my favorites are the two different mothers with their children. The feeling in the eyes is captivating…
Exquisite! I think my favorites are the two different mothers with their children. The feeling in the eyes is captivating…
Exquisite! I think my favorites are the two different mothers with their children. The feeling in the eyes is captivating…
Exquisite! I think my favorites are the two different mothers with their children. The feeling in the eyes is captivating…
Exquisite! I think my favorites are the two different mothers with their children. The feeling in the eyes is captivating…
Exquisite! I think my favorites are the two different mothers with their children. The feeling in the eyes is captivating…
The attention to detail in the paintings and the frames is what really struck me – just incredible! As always – thanks for taking the time to share with us – to bring us along on your art journey! 🙂
The attention to detail in the paintings and the frames is what really struck me – just incredible! As always – thanks for taking the time to share with us – to bring us along on your art journey! 🙂
The attention to detail in the paintings and the frames is what really struck me – just incredible! As always – thanks for taking the time to share with us – to bring us along on your art journey! 🙂
The attention to detail in the paintings and the frames is what really struck me – just incredible! As always – thanks for taking the time to share with us – to bring us along on your art journey! 🙂
The attention to detail in the paintings and the frames is what really struck me – just incredible! As always – thanks for taking the time to share with us – to bring us along on your art journey! 🙂
The attention to detail in the paintings and the frames is what really struck me – just incredible! As always – thanks for taking the time to share with us – to bring us along on your art journey! 🙂
The attention to detail in the paintings and the frames is what really struck me – just incredible! As always – thanks for taking the time to share with us – to bring us along on your art journey! 🙂