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This need to be devoured slowly. In preparation for our holiday to Spain in November......cant wait :)) (I couldn't believe my local library had this - massive thumbs up)
— Sep 22, 2022 03:21AM
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Right that's Goya, Rubens sorted and now checking out Velazquez!!
— Sep 28, 2022 03:15PM
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Sep 26, 2022 12:59AM
My, my, what a great prospect - I hope you will enjoy the preparation as much as the visit, Mark! You remind me there must be a copy of a book on the Prado somewhere in the house :). I'd love to know which masterpieces in your book so far particularly spoke to you.
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Ilse wrote: "My, my, what a great prospect - I hope you will enjoy the preparation as much as the visit, Mark! You remind me there must be a copy of a book on the Prado somewhere in the house :). I'd love to kn..."As you'd know IIse - it's the preparation that's half the fun. It's one reason, I became obsessed (and still am) about Ancient Rome before going to Italy, a decision made when I was diagnosed - gotta get out and about. Travelling is not only fun, it's interesting and a great way to learn hey?
This book, is big and bold, lots of great colour pics and stories of artists and the times. The first artist I went for was Goya, I really like his later/darker work - like "Two Old Men Eating" - and others, I also made a beeline for Rubens - from your part of the world - some great works of his in this book, and the Prado obviously, I'm learning more about him now. Then there's Valazquez - an artist I know little about, but he is well represented at the Prado - some of his portraits are wonderful.
But so far, the painting that smacked me between the eyes was this one:
-Countess of Vilches 1853, by Frederico De Madrazo (1815-1894)
Doesn't she have a delighful face? This painting, for me, really encapsulates her personality (I hope), I bet you the Countess was nice, and had a great sense of humour, was great company, a trifle naughty and not stuffy at all.
Love it IIse - thanks for checking in :))
So, your holidays and books go hand-in-hand, and work in tandem! I assume, you are an organised chap, who loves devouring life in totality! :)Happy vacationing, Mark :)
Meghna wrote: "So, your holidays and books go hand-in-hand, and work in tandem! I assume, you are an organised chap, who loves devouring life in totality! :)Happy vacationing, Mark :)"
Thanks Meghna "I assume, you are an organised chap, who loves devouring life in totality!"......not the first bit, but very much the second part - Cheers!!
