Two Nautch Girls a sketch by the American painter Edwin Lord Weeks (1849-1903). Weeks was a student of Jean-Léon Gérôme and made several journeys to India. In my humble opinion he is one of the greatest Orientalist painters.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Indian Girls
Two Nautch Girls a sketch by the American painter Edwin Lord Weeks (1849-1903). Weeks was a student of Jean-Léon Gérôme and made several journeys to India. In my humble opinion he is one of the greatest Orientalist painters.
Saturday, June 12, 2010
A modern Sphinx
Iris by the great Norman Lindsay (1879-1969). She looks like a modern Sphinx asking her riddles.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Diana Surprised
Diana surprised by the French painter Jules Joseph Lefebvre (1836-1911). A typical classical subject which for Lefebvre was so famous in the salon.
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