was painted around 1865 by Gustave Léonard de Jonghe, a Belgian painter best known for his portraits, who died on January 28 in 1893. His career ended when he became blind in 1882.
You can see more of his work here, but I chose the one at the top of the post because I see a teapot on that table and found it suitable to share for T Stands for Tuesday. There's an article on his life and work here. Here's a slideshow of some of his paintings:
There's a peaceful feel to his work that I find calming. I offer it for you on this day if politics upsets you. Me? I'm looking forward to the State of the Uniom Address tonight! I'll be watching it on cable and posting my thoughts on Facebook and eating popcorn. I love politics.
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Good morning, I really enjoyed this artist's work and I always love learning about new to me artists-and I also love the 1800s. His paintings are an insight to that time period. thank you.
ReplyDeleteI like politics too especially if you can just stand back a bit and observe it all as an historical event. I will be watching too-and yum your bowl of popcorn looks so good. Happy T Day Kathy
Love the painting, really very peaceful. But I must say I prefer popcorn to politics! Happy T Day, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteWhat a magnificent painting, it is so detailed. I totally agree, there is a wonderful peacefulness to his work - beautiful 😁. Wishing you a Happy T Tuesday! J 😊
ReplyDeleteHad to laugh at the Uniom. I saw it last night on the news, but some of the International visitors may not realize it was a printing error that required some of the invitations to the event to be reprinted.
ReplyDeleteGustave Léonard de Jonghe was new to me, but I certainly enjoyed his work. The body of his work is truly lovely, and hopeful. Thanks for exposing us to this artist and his work for T this Tuesday.
lovely calm painting..get fed up with politics
ReplyDeleteI am amazed by the all the gorgeous and intense pigments in these beautiful paintings given the times. Won't be watching the address, I'd rather watch old episodes of Frasier to make me laugh. Enjoy your debate, and happy T day!
ReplyDeleteThanks yet again for finding a new to me artist. I quite enjoyed looking at his art. As for politics... or circus... whatever you choose. I got quite a chuckle out of the State of the Uniom business. I wonder who's head is going to roll for that mistake.
ReplyDeleteLove the beautiful painting, the kimono looks amazing. I will be looking out for more of that artists work.
ReplyDeletePopcorn not politics sounds good to me as well.
Happy T day wishes.
Yvonne xx
I love learning a bit about this painter who is new to me. His paintings are great and have a great domestic sense. It was a different time than now, wasn't it? But some bits don't change which is nice to see in these. Happy T day. hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful post! I am quite enjoying the misic and the peacedul art! Thank your for sharing! And how clever of you to spy that teapot in the painting! Enjoy your popcorn and politics tonight. Of course , I will be watching, too!
ReplyDeleteWhat Beautiful art! Thank you for sharing
ReplyDeleteI for one, dislike politics. ;)
Happy Tea Day,
Kate
you so often introduce me to new artists (never heard of this belgian painter before) - thanks for that! and yes, i´m interested in politics, but art is better for my nerves...
ReplyDeleteHappy Tea and Popcorn Day! And thanks for sharing that beautiful painting.
ReplyDeleteAlison x
Happy belated T-Day Divers - peaceful art - so calming!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful slideshow of deJohnge's work. I can't even pick a favorite. The Japanese Fan is one but there were many others. How tragic for a painter like that to go blind.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment on my blog. I'm a lark so I exercise as soon as I get up. It's a good way start to the day and I don't have to try to squeeze it in later. Truth be told, my "cardio" routine is not very cardio. That's the closest Fitbit category I could find to log my workout - lol. A yoga session together would be fun.
Happy T-day, D!
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