"Pondering"

6 x 8"

oil on panel
sold

In the Art Institute of Chicago, there are two paintings and three sculptures by the French artist Jean-Leon Gerome, much to my delight.  Most of Gerome's paintings are crisp, exact, realistic scenes from Morocco and northern Africa locations, many are based on Greek mythology and if there is a more perfect example of Orientalism in art, Gerome is it.  Featured in my new painting is Portrait of a Woman.

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"Wise One"

12 x 12"

oil on masonite
sold

I usually beeline to Jean Leon Gerome's paintings in museums - they are all extraordinary. His 'Portrait of a Woman' is like an old friend. I say my formal hello to this unknown, wise woman on my visits to the 'Tute'. On this occasion, she almost looks as if she disapproves of the modern-day, casual clothes on the two woman before her - bra straps and all. Or maybe she's thinking how lucky the future generations are.

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