tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post3636401695374557..comments2024-03-15T19:54:50.462+00:00Comments on To Discover Ice: Painting of the Month (34) October 2012: John Singer Sargentbazzahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14794010156639774028noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-64174318087906300042012-10-27T15:20:45.408+01:002012-10-27T15:20:45.408+01:00Kezza: Yep, tranquillity is a good word - but ther...Kezza: Yep, tranquillity is a good word - but there is still, for me, that bit of tension as if something is being unsaid!bazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794010156639774028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-79462031757126104422012-10-26T00:46:48.938+01:002012-10-26T00:46:48.938+01:00I like this painting. It inspires tranquility. P...I like this painting. It inspires tranquility. Plus, I like the artwork.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13605551857342134163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-85640365712638396142012-10-09T19:45:57.196+01:002012-10-09T19:45:57.196+01:00David: This is by no means typical of his work. He...David: This is by no means typical of his work. He did many portraits and does not really have a recognisable style. I think this was a little private aside from his main body of work; he probably <i>gave</i> it to the sitters family!<br />I'm pleased that you like it. Keep extending that palette!bazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794010156639774028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-22210739433497905562012-10-09T08:34:10.798+01:002012-10-09T08:34:10.798+01:00Dear bazza,
A lovely painting. This time I have he...Dear bazza,<br />A lovely painting. This time I have heard of the artist, but was not overly familiar with his work, so thanks again for introducing me to something new. My palette (is that how you spell it?) is growing thanks to your blog!<br />Very Best Wishes,<br />David. Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08115443256449529220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-78766873789733194652012-10-08T21:22:20.320+01:002012-10-08T21:22:20.320+01:00Dixie: I don't know of an oil version except f...Dixie: I don't know of an oil version except for the many copies on offer on the Internet.<br />But I just love this watercolour!bazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794010156639774028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-70611978970610317692012-10-08T21:20:46.966+01:002012-10-08T21:20:46.966+01:00Joanne: I did wonder whether the couple had had a ...Joanne: I did wonder whether the couple had had a row and were not on cordial terms.<br />Maybe there was an embarrassed silence while the painter worked and the young girls were having to suppress giggles. I bet you could weave a great tale from the picture. <i>On The Veranda</i> sounds like a Tennessee Williams title!bazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794010156639774028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-62965004948392602712012-10-08T21:17:13.516+01:002012-10-08T21:17:13.516+01:00John: It must have been strange to have read about...John: It must have been strange to have read about the painting and then view it later! Glad you approve:)bazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794010156639774028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-41026803431372597922012-10-08T17:47:10.453+01:002012-10-08T17:47:10.453+01:00Hi Bazza, haven't seen this one in a very long...Hi Bazza, haven't seen this one in a very long time. It could be one of his 'preliminaries' to a more formally finished oil painting. He was inclined to do that, as some people had issue with modeling; the length of time staying put was tiring or boring. I'm pretty sure he did more work with this family.<br /><br />I do the same when I go on holiday. Drag the pencil box and watercolors... do the 'hard labor' later!!<br /><br />An incredible portrait artist as well. I appreciated his play with light and dark and composition that challenged other artists of his time... some quite critical.<br /><br />Nice choice, Bazza, enjoyed it.Dixie@dcreliefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11558671709412200904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-59929555292218397662012-10-08T12:05:57.035+01:002012-10-08T12:05:57.035+01:00A lovely glimpse of family life. Or is it? That...A lovely glimpse of family life. Or is it? That's the kind of picture that would start me off on a story. What's going on beneath that tranquil surface?joanne foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12694158807826275846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-37909924477136640722012-10-08T11:10:27.091+01:002012-10-08T11:10:27.091+01:00I knew it would be a stunner! What a lovely painti...I knew it would be a stunner! What a lovely painting, well worth the wait!<br />J<br /><b><a href="http://hedgelandtales.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Follow me at HEDGELAND TALES</a></b>Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14873306254026879892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-81283999710732922032012-10-08T07:52:50.764+01:002012-10-08T07:52:50.764+01:00Thank you to the four commenters above (especially...Thank you to the four commenters above (especially those searched for the picture on the web!) Hopefully it will display prpoerly now!bazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794010156639774028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-48834148920988516022012-10-07T21:32:39.619+01:002012-10-07T21:32:39.619+01:00Hey bazza,
Just a little square in the middle of t...Hey bazza,<br />Just a little square in the middle of the space where one would of hoped to see the painting.<br />I shall search images for the painting. <br />Cheers, dude.<br /><br />klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-54292088900184486832012-10-07T18:40:16.838+01:002012-10-07T18:40:16.838+01:00I also could not get the picture on your post, but...I also could not get the picture on your post, but I did look it up on the Internet. It is absolutely beautiful and your observations were excellent. I do love watercolors.<br /><br />Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-1162556518419710582012-10-07T18:05:00.609+01:002012-10-07T18:05:00.609+01:00I can't see the painting either :(I can't see the painting either :(Botanisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12098709722475364465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-2955835999815470652012-10-07T17:17:51.068+01:002012-10-07T17:17:51.068+01:00Sorry Bazza, maybe it's me, but I can't se...Sorry Bazza, maybe it's me, but I can't see the painting. I am sure if it has been chosen by you, it is a master piece.<br />J<br /><b><a href="http://hedgelandtales.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Follow me at HEDGELAND TALES</a></b>Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14873306254026879892noreply@blogger.com