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John Constable (1776-1837). [Gallery].
John Constable (1776-1837). [Gallery].
(If image won’t enlarge, click [Here]) Pompeo Batoni (1708-1787). His work is not as well-known as Caravaggio’s or Correggio’s, but he was a good artist who paid attention to detail. [Article]. [Gallery].
Ilya Efimovich Repin (1844-1930). (Above: Repin’s “On a Bridge in Abramtsevo”) More: [Here].
(Click on photo to enlarge it) Arundel Castle, West Sussex, England. Only Whites are capable of building things like this, and the muds know it, which is why they hate us (and fear us): [Photo]. [Photo]. [Photo]. More about Arundel Castle [Here].
What an interesting thing if true: [Article]. Caravaggio’s artwork: [Here].
The outdoorsy, equine works of George Stubbs are loved by many – who doesn’t like horses and trees? [Webpage].
Alex is a Celine fan. “Journey to the End of the Night” is a must-read. (But what’s with that one Celine book – don’t recall the name – that’s full of exclamation points? Every sentence has 6 of ’em. Couldn’t grasp it): [Article] and [Article].
“A Passion Play” by Jethro Tull (1973). This music isn’t simple (if you want simple, listen to AC/DC or Black Sabbath). When I first heard “A Passion Play,” I found it confusing. I couldn’t follow the music. But I predict that it will grow on you and that you’ll love it after 15 or 20 […]
“Queen Victoria at the Spinning Wheel” by Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm, Bart., R.A. (1834-90); 1869, Silver: [Here]. “Psyche” by Edward Hodges Baily (1788-1867); 1842, White marble: [Here]. “Naval Warrior with Justice on Marble Arch” by Edward Hodges Baily, 1828: [Here].
Not only did Blacks and Browns not build these types of houses (at least, not usually), but these houses would elicit big yawns from them given their lack of appreciation for beauty, aesthetic and good design: [Photo]. [Photo]. [Photo]. [Photo]. [Photo]. This house looks like it may have been repaired at some point.