This is homework for Purplecoo, I don't always get around to doing it, (I am such a bad pupil) but I could not resist this task which was to choose five favourite paintings.
It was so very very hard to choose just five. I love so many. It is a bit like being asked to choose a favourite author or a favourite book (that is also impossible).
My cottage is full of pictures, a lot feature rural scenes and/or children funnily enough, many have cottages in them.
The first, 'There's Always Tomorrow' by Betsy Cameron is a current favourite. I have crazes for images in the same way as I do for songs. I seem to go for 'back view' images of people, I like photos of back views too; I feel they have more to say somehow.
The second one, Flowers on the Windowsill is by Carl Larsson of course. I adore all his paintings.
The last three are by Paul Henry. Blasket Island, The Watcher (another back view) and Achill Head. I could have posted five or even all of Paul Henry's pictures but that would maybe have been a bit boring for you. If I ever won the lottery I would love to own one or two of his.
The current header picture by the way is Frances MacDonald McNair's Girl and Butterflies
Well I hope you like them. I will post a few more of my much-loved in future, maybe one at a time when I blog.
Bye for now,
Cait
17 comments:
Cait, I think we are kindred spirits for every single one of those I find wanting to hang here in the beach hut also. I cant pick a favorite either, but haven't you enjoyed this homework?!! Love the Purplecoo!!
Lovely pictures, I particularly like your header. I shall look forward to seeing more.
xx
Thanks for these Cait.
We have similar good taste!
I particularly love the ones of Ireland - and yes, please, do go on sharing. It's a treat when we live so far from any art gallery.
Love the first two particularly Cait. I didn't do my homework because I couldn't choose between the many I love! x
Hello, what beautiful paintings.
I'm originally from LLangollen and still love to go back.
I like the girl in red particularly, something about the sweep of her skirt. And your header which I thought was Arthur Rackham at first glance.
Hello Cait - these last two posts have had such lovely images. I too love Carl Larsson and recently borrowed a lovely old book from the library - all about his life and work. I'd like to find it at a used book store or site, as it's the sort of book that I'd dip in and out of.
I want to say the same as Pip. Everytime I see a picture I think I ought to add it to my collection. I haven't done my homework either!!
I came to read your alphabet post, but I was transfixed by these paintings - so gorgeous! The three girls/women shown from the back would have been so nice together . . . but then the others are beautiful, too.
I adore the Larsson and have a little tray with the painting on it. Your new header is dreamy.
Utterly blown away by the lovliness of your choices.
Yes, childhood, nature!
The sea!
Wonderful - particularly like the first one, she seems so wistful.
Just arrived here from Willow Manor- you blog is lovely. I love the paintings you've chosen.
Great paintings Cait, love them, your love for Eire is very evident. Love the header too. hugs Margie.
I love all your choice of paintings Cait, but knew I would.!
The little girl with pail I adore, so too girl with red dress, and love the header pic Cait.
Thank you for sharing with us Cait.
xx
Cait, I am really enjoying browsing through your blog! You and I share many of the same interests. The painting--The Fairytale -- hangs in the nursery in my house. I adore snowdrops and fairies in general! Then there is W.B. Yeats....and Paul Henry!! I have an original travel poster by him from the 1930's in my bedroom: Come to Wicklow... This is an enchanted place you have here!
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