Still-life is probably the largest genre when it comes to paintings so I thought that would choose a selection featuring wonderful summer fruit to in the hope of summer days to come. Strawberries by Manet 1880 I love the simplicity and freshness of this painting, the simple white background makes the strawberries look even more… Continue reading Oranges are not the only fruit
It is as if the months have become reversed and May has become the normally showery April. On the radio this morning I was interested to hear just how many words there are to describe rain and that these have fallen out of use and we just say “it is raining”. Rain features in quite… Continue reading Rain, rain go away come again another day…
As we slowly ease out of lock down let us celebrate the paintings that capture the joy of life and the beauty of summer. Renoir Luncheon of the boating party Relaxed French living, I like the contrast between the gentlemen in their singlets whilst others are in full suits including top hats! Manet’s Le… Continue reading Joie de vie!
Maja Pitamic 