Friday, February 25, 2011

"Big Sister"

12 x 9"
oil on masonite
sold


A new piece....... visitors in the National Gallery of Art, in Washington, DC - viewing Nicholas de Largillierre's portrait of 'Elizabeth Throckmorton, Canoness of the Order of the Dames Augustines Anglaises'. Quite the title. The referenced photograph was taken by Dennis Roth, who has several books for sale on Blurb - thank you Dennis.

Speaking on books, my good friend, Neil Hollingsworth has created a beautiful book of his own work - I can't wait to get a copy for myself. Well done Neil.

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10 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Amazing, Karin! You are a modern master, imho!

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  2. Erika Lee @ A Tiny RocketFebruary 25, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Gorgeous! I love how the the older gentleman is leaning in

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  3. UnknownFebruary 25, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    This is a great subject to paint. Paintings of people looking at paintings. Love it!

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  4. Paintings by Irit BourlaFebruary 25, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    I love this piece. What an amazing piece of art.

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2011 at 3:02 AM

    beautiful work Karen.. good to see you back doing the gallery paintings:)

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  6. Samantha Dorato ArtFebruary 27, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Oh, yes! This one is funny ! It makes my day !

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  7. ScribblerFebruary 27, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    beautiful piece!

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  8. Mary Sheehan WinnFebruary 27, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Yes, the way he's leaning in brings us right in.
    The colors are terrific.

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  9. Shirley FachillaFebruary 28, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    Your painting of the painting is especially gorgeous this time from her beautiful face to the elaborate frame.

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  10. Connie NobbeMarch 3, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    I like how the lady observer's hair echos the gown of the nun. They almost merge together. Fun painting!

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