I love this painting even though I was never truly able to read her expression but then I think that was part Stewart's intent as a part of intimate space and us the happy voyeur.
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Julius LeBlanc Stewart's In The BoudoirStill I miss you
You were there one quarter of an hour before I notice and I thought it meant indifference.
I saw her at your side and felt nothing but peace that you were able to find happiness elsewhere.
You took my hand in greeting and I was capable of articulate speech so naturally I believe it an injury healed.
I was certain of my recovery until the instant I all but broke into tears when my husband asked at the end of the night, “If I had a good time.”
I've been a rotten blogger friend lately but I'll call as soon as time allows.
All my love and care,
Simone
She really is wearing an interesting expression on her face. I wonder what's going through her head...
ReplyDeleteContentment is what I read from the young woman's expression. Gorgeous painting. It is almost as if she's holding tulle in front of her. Very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day Simone!
I've been a rotten blogger friend, too -- but I'm here with a hug!
ReplyDeleteI like these painting very much,dear Simone!-)*
ReplyDeleteShe is really nice with her innocence...
beautiful tulle as a little protection!
Thank you,Simone for sharing,
Have a beautiful rest of these week,
With all my love,
***Violetta***
I have two sisters, one is 10 years older than me, and the other 9. When I was a kid, they compared passport photos. One said to the other, "You look like you've just had a carrot shoved up your arse."
ReplyDeleteI knew what she meant.
She does have one of those smiles that makes you wonder what she's thinking or watching.
ReplyDeleteThat expression, hm, no I can't imagine what she is thinking
ReplyDeleteshe proud and most likely about to make love...
ReplyDeleteWasn't there some Emperor executed by drowning in chocolate, Grim Reaper? Oh well, just a thought. I'm just off now to throw up.
ReplyDeleteShe looks as if she is some place else, some place far away and almost sorrowful
ReplyDeleteI think she's simply shocked to find some bloody painter in her boudoir; especially as she hadn't yet got dressed!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend everyone.
Bisou, Cro.
I think the subject is quietly proud of her feminine form. You can't be everywhere in blogland all at once.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to a visit, as and when.
You prose reads like a song, very pretty. And the painting . . . she seems happy. She has a slight bit of protective stance, but her shoulders are relaxed so it's hard to read. Certainly one to ponder.
ReplyDeleteMy dear friend,
ReplyDeleteCheck please my last post...I have for you one delightful Award,
Have a joyful weekend,
With all my love,
***Violetta***
Oh, that is so very deeply sad, Simone. What moving words! And hey, relax a bit. We all need it every once in a while. ;-)
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Great poem Simone. Heartfelt and deeply moving. Thanks for sharing. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteI can't read her expression either. Your excerpt is short, but packs a lot of emotion.
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