Wander the gallery. Look at the art. Be polite. If you feel able please post some great art :)
Albert Joseph Moore (4 September 1841 – 25 September 1893) was an English painter, known for his depictions of languorous female figures set against the luxury and decadence of the classical world.
Thank you for your contributions.
All good, amigo. Thank you too.
I love how it’s called ´Sapphires’ and there is one gem in the painting. There is blue in the curtain, in the dress, in the turban and, very subtly, in the eyes. The little bit of orange in her hand and the turban set them all off nicely. The gem only barely stands out as brighter than the other blues. The eyes, though so subtle, make me think they might be the real reason for the title.
Yep, yep. It must be amazing to have so fully figured out your craft and do it this well (no /s).
I get the ideas for my posts from a college textbook called 19th-Century Art by Rosenblum and Janson. This is what the book says about this painting:
