Toulouse-Lautrec is a fascinating artist… not at all a poor … but born into wealth… and yet he chose to hang out in the brothels and night clubs of the seedy Montmartre area outside of Paris. His pastels are caricatures[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
True! You were not allowed to sketch whilst in the exhibition… because you’d obviously stand in front of a painting too long. Also true, no bathroom there on that floor… and no leaving the exhibit and returning… crowd control was[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The book covering the exhibit was conveniently available as you exited the exhibition… in the makeshift gift shop. The book is most wonderful… and I know that Randie will enjoy looking at the pictures.
Cafe Terrace, Place du Forum is probably the first Van Gogh painting I feel in love with… The warm cafe scene with it’s starry blue sky and bright yellow lights makes me want to jump into the painting and sip[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
