I am actually very surprised that I hardly posted any paintings from this great Artist. First of all his style is dark, brutal and sensual - just adore it. You’ll hardly find another painter with such simple compositions, but such honest and direct execution of his stories.
Second - he is part of the Munich Secessions - so that’s home - so expect some more Stuck in this blog.
More? Artrenewal.org and Wikipedia
The ‘original’ - Guido Reni’s San Sebastian.
Japanese writer Mishima posing for the same position.
Pamela going for dollars.
Piere and Gilles - the high Priests of Gayness in Art
Classical themes are still alive and kicking - we just often don’t recognize their heritage in a new composition. Their are deeply rooted in our collective art memories.
Every day should start like that … a cosmic muse smiling down on us mere mortals …
Apart from the nice Lady - all our psyches need to cleaned and relaxed in a steamy bath from time to time. Your psyche - like your body - needs care and proper maintenance. And make sure not to feed your many any crap that comes around - like your stomach it won’t digest bad mental food properly.
Mad people have a certain erotic schizophrenia normal people are attracted to. It’s that unwavering certainty that scares and thrills mere mortals. Brilliantly captured by the great Maestro on this painting.
Women are dangerous - we all know that. But Mr Rossetti’s ladies are the most beautiful of them all. Although his type seems to be redheads. Oh well, more fire for him!
The Lost Pleiad - another great human study by Maestro Bouguereau. Don’t we humans love watching other humans? Even if it’s just on canvas …
