I spotted this painting by Robert Delaunay at the Musée de art moderne, and stopped in my tracks. I have a large reproduction of this in my home, and have enjoyed it every day.
I can understand why the reproduction of this vibrant piece brings you so much pleasure on your wall. When one sees the original work it heightens the pleasure of a good reproduction. Gros bisous
That is you in front of the wonderful Eiffel? I LOVE Delauney's obsession with the Eiffel but I've never seen an orginal! I think one can more fully appreicate his paintings after having experienced the real Eiffel! (PS it's so wonderful listening to the music while coming here, un grand merci!) PS I did a post about La tour eiffel awhile ago & mentioned you & Delauney too...
I am not surprised it took you a while to recognize "La Vieille Dame." She was not clad in her usual monochrome coat, and was not surrounded by "la grisaille" in the Parisian sky :-) Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)
I am a former elementary school teacher, a full-time photographer, lover of all things French ( whose French is slowly improving), obsessive Paris traveler, enthusiastic church and community volunteer, and grandmother to 5 delightful grandchildren.
I fell in love with Paris in March 2007. It was as the French say, le coup de foudre : love at first sight. As a result of that trip, my photography took another direction. Since that time I have pursued a career of sorts in photography and dreamed of returning to the City of Light. November 2008 found me strolling the streets of Paris once again. My first visit I was so overwhelmed with the incredible beauty of the city, I photographed it as a "tourist". In 2008 I returned and I looked at the city with more of a photographer's eye. I wanted to capture the unique, the small details, and oh yes - the people! This blog was started as a photo diary of that trip, but I have been most fortunate to return to the city j'adore 15 times since. Each time I leave, I wipe a tear and start planning my list for the next trip. Paris may well be a moveable feast, but I think it's best savored in person! Someone told me that once you have been to Paris, you will leave a piece of your heart. I left mine right there, but I brought home some wonderful memories. It is my pleasure to share them with you.
18 comments:
Hi Virginia,
I love how you captured the woman tilting her head looking at the painting!
It's an amazing artwork, beautiful colors!
Léia
I can understand why the reproduction of this vibrant piece brings you so much pleasure on your wall. When one sees the original work it heightens the pleasure of a good reproduction.
Gros bisous
I like the perspective of the tower from above. It is indeed vibrant to the max.
That is you in front of the wonderful Eiffel? I LOVE Delauney's obsession with the Eiffel but I've never seen an orginal! I think one can more fully appreicate his paintings after having experienced the real Eiffel! (PS it's so wonderful listening to the music while coming here, un grand merci!) PS I did a post about La tour eiffel awhile ago & mentioned you & Delauney too...
Duncan, Actually that is moi admiring the painting. My friend Mary took this photo and I didn't think of that when I watermarked it!
V
Rita,
Your post on la Tour was terrific and I appreciate the link! I'm researching the books you mentioned for my grandkids et moi.
V
I am not surprised it took you a while to recognize "La Vieille Dame." She was not clad in her usual monochrome coat, and was not surrounded by "la grisaille" in the Parisian sky :-) Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)
Very interesting angle! And what a treat to have you in the photo!
Beautiful!
It is thrilling to experience the original, non?
Gorgeous painting...(and fun to see you too!)
Bises,
- Irina
That poster is one of the many things that we have in commom - twin sisters from separate mothers, n'est-ce pas?
What a beautiful stop-and-stare kind of photo!
It does look familiar.
Virginia an absolutely stunning work of art!! I would enjoy it every day as well!
Xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
Oooh oooh oooh. I know the answer. Call on me, teach.
Maybe this could have been done in black and white . . .
Very cool!!! I knew it was you V...right off!!!
I just adore this! I wish it was haanging in my house!
I think it looks familiar ... :D
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