Thursday, February 28, 2013

Say What? Cézanne. You're going to get that on the walk home.

Young Italian Girl Resting on Her Elbow 
c. 1900 (150 Kb); Oil on canvas, 92 x 73 cm (36 1/4 x 28 3/4 in)
Collection Dr. and Mrs. William Rosenthal, New York; Venturi 701

Hortense Fiquet in a Striped Skirt 
1877-78 (160 Kb); Oil on canvas, 72.5 x 56 cm (28 1/2 x 22") 
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; Venturi no. 292 

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Woman Seated in Blue 
1900-02 (120 Kb); Oil on canvas, 88.5 x 72 cm (34 3/4 x 28 3/8")
State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg; Venturi no. 705 
I know that this post is about fashion, but when I was at the Hermitage last summer and saw that Cezanne I started hysterically laughing.  Like, the uncontrollable fit that only happens in the most inappropriate place at the most inane time, like on a tour of the Hermitage with my boyfriend and a couple from Australia.  Woman Seated in Blue is clearly Maggie Smith.  No?

5 comments:

  1. This is such a cool idea! Love Cezanne!
    Katie xx
    http://thegravityandshe.blogspot.co.uk

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  2. It's totally Maggie Smith! I actually like every single piece you chose for the Young Italian Girl recreations, great inspiration! And your Polyvore title cracked me up!
    -Alexandra
    www.rhymeswithfashion.com

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  3. I love this idea! great outfits--art inspiring style, i like it!

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  4. What a clever idea! Love the execution of this.

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  5. I knew Maggie Smith was a vampire! IT WAS HER!! Just kidding! I love these types of posts! These were fashionable ladies and they probably had NO idea!! =)

    Ergo - Blog

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