is a painting by painter/sculptor Louise Abbéma (10/30/1853-7/10/1927). You can see more of her work online at The Athenaeum web site. The glbtq arts web site says she was "one of the most successful women artists of her day". ArtsExperts says, "She was a regular exhibitor at the Paris Salon and the State recognized her artistic talent by awarding her the Legion of Honor in 1906. She also exhibited in Chicago in 1893." ArtNet says she "achieved her first great success as a young painter in 1876, when she exhibited a portrait of her friend, the actress Sarah Bernhardt."
This woman looks quite prim and proper to me, but I think she would give the dog a treat.
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I think she's talking to her dog. Maybe telling him the tea is just right or too hot to sip yet. And who knows, maybe her dog likes to lick the end of the tea in the cup. I wouldn't put it past some dogs. This is a wonderful post and I've never heard of this artist so I am glad you shared. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteI love the painting, and the way she is concentrating on the dog. My dog used to love drinking cooled down tea, but never coffee! Have a happy T Day, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeletehow very posh she looks
ReplyDeleteA lovely oil painting of tea time and I think she would give her dog a treat too 😀. Wishing you a Happy T Tuesday! J 😊
ReplyDeleteyeah, would be interesting what she talks to the dog:)
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She does look like she is unsure of the dog...lol Lovely painting.. thank you for sharing Divers... i always learn something from you every week! Hugs! deb
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful painting, and an artist I've not heard of until now. The lady is beautiful, and I suspect she would definitely give her dog a treat. Thanks for sharing this painting and exposing us to this artist for T this Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteThanks for introducing me to this artist. I had not heard of her before. Happy T Day!
ReplyDeleteGreat painting !!! You always come up with the most interesting post.
ReplyDeletewonderful painting! I like to think she quietly gave the dog a bite of a biscuit:) Happy T day!
ReplyDeleteI don't know if she would give the dog a treat, D. She looks quite disdainful. Her expression could be interpreted so many ways. It's a lovely painting and a good find for T-day ;-)
ReplyDeleteHappy T-Day! Hugs, Eileen
Great painting! Thank you for sharing it!
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oxo Susi
A super painting i think she is hosting an afternoon tea,
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Yvonne xx
Happy T Day and what wonderful painting you found to get us all thinking. I imagine she lives alone except for the dog who is her companion and friend and they share tea together in very special way.
ReplyDeleteLove Chrissie xx
The dog knows to beg politely. She is making him wait for his bit of biscuit/cookie. To me she looks like she is just about to give in and smile. ;) Lovely painting.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely picture. The dog is hardly visible, but I'm sure he'll get his treat.
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Lisca
Lovely painting, I think she may make the dog 'sit' before she gives him a treat! A very belated Happy T Day for last week - internet connection was rubbish this time at our caravan! Chrisx
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