Tag Archives: French Art

SAVAGE ILLUSIONS

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Dave

The first word that Gauguin had painted ”Where Do We Come From?” reached Europe early in 1898 in the form of an illustrated letter to his long time friend the minor painter Daniel de Monfried. In describing the work Gauguin … Continue reading →

Posted in Art History/Antiquity/Anthropology, Feature Article, Miscellaneous, Modern Arts/Craft, Visual Art/Sculpture/etc. | Tagged Bengt Danielsson, Daniel de Monfried, French Art, Gauguin, Henri Rousseau, Herman Melville, Joseph Conrad, Moerenhout, Paul Gauguin, post impressionist art, Rene Chateaubriand | Leave a comment

IN-SEINE IMPRESSIONS OF ART & INSULT

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Dave

From source to estuary, the Seine has lavished her curves and geniality upon those drawn to her, particularly artists who have endlessly pursued her image, thus each finding their own.In the mind’s eye, one sees the Seine only in the … Continue reading →