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| Neptune's Court II / oil on linen panel / 16 x 20 |
In the meantime, my daughter's wanderlust has taken her to Milan, Italy where she was lucky enough to go have the opportunity to tour the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie and to view Leonardo da Vinci's mural painting the 'Last Supper'. It was painted in 1495 and she tells me it took her breath away to see it in person.
Here is the photo she took while there:
What a dynamic painting - wonderful.
ReplyDeleteActually seeing such a painting as the Last Supper is staggering. I bet the memory stays with her for ever.
I can remember seeing a famous Goya painting in Queen Victoria's old home (Osborne House) on the Isle-of-White. I had only seen it in books and on the lid of boxes of chocolate etc. When I saw the original standing on an easel, I could only point and whisper "The Goya" ... almost in shock!
That happened to me when in Rome last May - I am still gasping over seeing the Pieta in person. Such perfection is almost incomprehensible. My daughter told me the Last Super is very large - taking up an entire wall. I had no idea and am sure I would be in shock were I to see it in person.
DeleteExquisite musculature in your oil sketch, Susan. Movement and strength are very much showcased.
ReplyDeleteSeeing the original of a noted piece of art is a shock to most of our senses. The Night Watch which we saw in Amsterdam was such a moment for me. The size alone was unexpected, let alone the magnificence of the workmanship. John is correct...the memory will last forever for your daughter.
oh! I saw The Night Watch in Amsterdam last May and was completely awed by it!I will never forget it!
DeleteAnother amazing piece from your talented hands such movement and joy. Your paintings always make me smile . I saw 'The Last Supper' many years ago before they restored it , and you just stand there in awe.
ReplyDeleteI hope to see it one day! I did enjoy painting the naiads from Neptunes Court - such fantasy!
DeleteI always know your paintings Susan. You have a unique style which I have always loved!!! I love this piece.... I only wish I could've done what your daughter is doing when I was young!! What a treat to travel the way she does. She will always remember seeing these paintings in person....my friend travelled to Italy and visited many museums there and she tells me how breathtaking it is when you see it in person!!!
ReplyDeleteShe is so fortunate and seems to be taking advantage of every opportunity to see the world.
DeleteWat een mooi werk Susan, er zit weer lekker veel beweging in dit tafereel !Groetjes van Simonne
ReplyDeleteI am drawn to subjects in motion and this one filled the bill!
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ReplyDeleteMany thanks, Ashok!
DeleteI remember the other one very well and this makes them a perfect pair.
ReplyDeleteI admire your daughter traveling to see all these things, I would have loved to have seen this after such extensive restoration. It was still quite an emotional experience seeing it all faded out in the damp. The bothers Jan and Hubert van Eyck - Ghent Alterpiece was my jaw dropping experience in art. There is a wonderful video about the restoration.
Have a great week.
My daughter told me that the restoration was done almost solely by one woman who dedicated her life to the project. The Ghent Altarpiece - oh! How I would love to see that in person - having spent long hours pouring over photographs. How magnificent it must be!
DeleteWow, it must have been amazing to see it for real! There are so many myths and stories about that painting... It's always fascinated me... Meanwhile as always, you have created yet another lively painting! Perfect!! :0)
ReplyDeleteThese two, inspired by the Neptune's Court Fountain in Washington DC, were fun to paint. Thanks, Sandra.
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