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Goya’s Coded Love Letter to the Duchess of Alba

Goya neatly clothes himself in his own world of fantasy: He will have her in the end. In life, where the climate is much chillier, it was, alas, to be otherwise.

By Michael Glover

https://hyperallergic.com/811454/goyas-coded-love-letter-to-the-duchess-of-alba/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Gauguin%2C%20Nottoway%2C%20the%20Art%20Spy&utm_campaign=W052425

Goya at PG:
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/search/?query=francisco+goya

#art #culture

The Duchess of Alba. Inscribed "Solo Goya. 1797" in the sand and on the Alba and Goya rings. Oil in canvas.

The painting The Duchess of Alba (1797) by Francisco Goya depicts María del Pilar Teresa Cayetana de Silva, the 13th Duchess of Alba, standing full-length on a sandy shore.

She is dressed in a striking black lace mantilla over a vivid red gown, embodying both nobility and Spanish traditional fashion. Her right hand points to an inscription in the sand that reads “Solo Goya” (“Only Goya”), asserting the artist's unique authorship or perhaps hinting at a personal connection between painter and subject. The Duchess wears rings inscribed with the names “Alba” and “Goya,” deepening the intrigue surrounding their relationship.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Black_Duchess#/media/File:Goya-duquesa_de_alba.jpg

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QUAR

https://justin-farrimond.pixels.com/featured/quar-justin-farrimond.html

Under a purple sky a QUAR dreamscape.
Is this the beginning or another end?

#PhotoOfTheDay #Dreamscape #Photography #Art #PhotographyIsArt #InteriorDesign #ArtPrint #QUAR #DailyPic

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Colour adjusted photograph showing an inner city car park under a purple sky.

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Kick off summer and celebrate the weekend with the Memorial Day sale at Steve Henderson Collections -- https://2-steve-henderson.pixels.com/

All prints and products 20% off, all weekend long.

#sale #memorialday #art #memorialdayweekend #artwork #gifts #decor #summer #homedecor #summervibes #summer2025 #mastoart #fediart #buyintoart #weekend #sale #summertime

Collage of artwork and products featuring art by Steve Henderson.

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I send thanks to the buyer from Canada who purchased a canvas print of

Forever Yours -- https://2-steve-henderson.pixels.com/featured/forever-yours-steve-henderson.html?product=canvas-print

May the artwork take you to a place of quietness, peace, romance and joy.

#art #artwork #kiss #kissing #mastoart #fediart #buyintoart #ayearforart #rowboat #wedding #couple #boating #night #lights #painting #notai #bridge #sale #romance #romantic #nostalgic #love

Canvas print of an original, hand-painted oil painting depicting a couple in a rowboat, kissing.

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Milking it. #grickledoodle #robin #couch #cartoon #drawing #art #funny

A cartoon illustration of a woman looking at a fat robin on her couch who is eating snacks and watching television. Caption reads "She'd nursed the robin's broken wing back to health in a box 4 months ago, and she was more than pretty sure it was time for him to return to the wild."

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This tiny boxwood peapod (10 cm) was carved in c. 1500 by a North German artist. It opens to reveal little peas, and then those peas open to reveal ten little carved scenes from Genesis. Now housed at the Museum of Decorative Arts in Berlin
https://artifactsmuseumhistory.blogspot.com #woodcarving #wood #art #Germany #religion

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I'm a day off for #worlddraculaday but better late than never, right? Bram Stoker fans unite! #grickledoodle #vampires #dracula #bramstoker #horror #cartoon #art #drawing #funny

A cartoon illustration of various Draculas from different movies and stories sitting down to do a live drawing session of Van Helsing holding a mallet and stake.

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Good morning! 🌞 Kicking off the day with a splash of Southwest flair - Floral Desert Escape: https://1-lisas-baker.pixels.com/featured/floral-desert-escape-lisa-s-baker.html

#art #arte #artwork #camper #desert #southwest #retreat #camping #mastoart #fediart #fediverse #artforhome #artforsale #wallart #homedecor #cactus #blooms #flowers #floral #boho #whimsical #rustic #turquoise #buyintoart #ayearforart

An art print of a whimsical and romantic scene featuring a vintage turquoise trailer adorned with colorful flowers, surrounded by desert cacti and soft pastel skies. Bright pink, coral, and yellow blooms spill over the trailer’s roof, blending rustic charm with botanical beauty to evoke a sense of adventure, wanderlust, and serene desert vibes. Art by Lisa S Baker

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A bit of whimsy today with Owl No. 01, newly added to my collection: https://1-lisas-baker.pixels.com/featured/owl-no-01-lisa-s-baker.html

#owl #bird #birds #birdsofmastodon #birdsofprey #art #arte #artwork #wallart #homedecor #artforhome #artforsale #buyintoart #mastoart #fediart #fediverse #collage #wordart #nature #patterns #wildlife #whimsical #whimsy #woodprints #artprints #framedprints #stationary

An art print of a whimsical artwork of a detailed owl surrounded by colorful floral and nature-inspired patchwork, with pinecones, acorns, and leaves creating a charming backdrop. The bold word “OWL” appears at the bottom, adding a playful, artistic touch. The owl is adorned with delicate floral accents, evoking a sense of mystery, wisdom, and woodland magic. Art by Lisa S Baker.

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Sharing a whimsy kitty - Crowned in Peonies. Have a good one! https://1-lisas-baker.pixels.com/featured/crowned-in-peonies-lisa-s-baker.html

#cat #cats #kitty #kittycat #CatsOfMastodon #mastocats #art #arte #artwork #wallart #homedecor #artforhome #framedprints #buyintoart #mastoart #fediart #fediverse #poenies #flowers #flower #fun #artprints #puzzles #framedprints #pink #beautiful #artforsale #statrionary

an art print displayed with a frame and matting of a whimsical portrait of a cat wearing a lush crown of soft pink peonies, with delicate floral details surrounding its serene expression, creating a dreamy, romantic, and playful composition. Art by Lisa S Baker.

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Trouble. #grickledoodle #birds #smoking #tough #cartoon #art #drawing #funny

A cartoon illustration of a small mean looking bluebird with a cigarette surrounded by tough looking seagulls who are all smoking cigarettes. Caption reads "Lil' Warren was the toughest bluebird anyone had ever seen at the docks."

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My painting, "Capybara in Summer"! This is one of a series of four paintings celebrating the four seasons. Gotta relax and cool off in that summer heat!

#art #summer #capybara

Painting of a capybara sleeping in water surrounded by palm trees. The bright neon sunset is in the background. The artist's signature and watermark @joyousjoyfuljoyness are at the bottom right.

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This painting, located in the northern city of Roubaix, France is titled “The Statue of Liberty’s Silent Protest.” By Dutch artist Judith de Leeuw 😢

#MastoArt #StatueOfLiberty #France #USPol #SilentProtest #Art

The painting, located in the northern city of Roubaix, is titled “The Statue of Liberty’s Silent Protest.” Dutch artist Judith de Leeuw. It depicts the Statue of Liberty with her hands covering her face in shame.

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Nightfall In Lincoln

https://justin-farrimond.pixels.com/featured/nightfall-in-lincoln-justin-farrimond.html

As the sun begins to set this street by the side of Lincoln Cathedral goes quiet. Deserted and silent, not even a little mouse with clogs on.

#PhotoOfTheDay #ArtPrint #Monochrome #Architecture #Travel #Photography #Art #Heritage #Lincoln #BlackAndWhitePhotography #Nightfall

Black and white portrait photograph showing a deserted street alongside a cobbled road. Old terraced houses are in the background beneath a cloudy sky.

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Faces.

We express ourselves through the set of our mouth, the light that comes from our eyes, a tilt of the head.

So much we say without having to utter a word.

Through the Ages art print -- https://2-steve-henderson.pixels.com/featured/through-the-ages-steve-henderson.html?product=art-print

#art #artwork #women #history #face #drawing #mastoart #fediart #buyintoart #ayearforart #indigenous #communication #artist #decor

Art print of an original pen drawing of various indigenous women of varying ages.

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I send thanks to the buyer from Iowa who purchased a metal print of

Great Expectations -- https://2-steve-henderson.pixels.com/featured/quiet-contemplation-steve-henderson.html

May the artwork inspire you to dream big and be confident in those dreams.

#art #artwork #mastoart #fediart #buyintoart #ayearforart #beach #ocean #oregon #nature #corgis #dog #dogs #pets #animals #sale #USA #inspirational #motivational #travel #sea #artist #believe #dreams

Metal print of an original oil painting depicting a woman standing atop a beach knoll looking out to the sea.

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Hidden Interiors of Musical Instruments Look Like Secret Rooms of Old World Architecture

By adapting a medical endoscope for high-resolution photography, he's been able to explore a whole range of instruments.

By Jessica Stewart

https://mymodernmet.com/charles-brooks-musical-instrument-interior-photos/?utm_source=convertkit&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=weekly-broadcast&utm_term=may26

Musical instruments at PG:
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/subject/31192

#art #music #photography

The castle of Beir Jibrîn, by starlight. Arab musicians in the foreground. The one stringed instrument is the 'rabâb esh shâ'ir' or poet's viol; it is used as an accompaniment to chanted

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Musical_instruments#/media/File:The_castle_of_Beir_Jibr%C3%AEn,_by_starlight._Arab_musicians_in_the_foreground._The_one_stringed_instrument_is_the_'rab%C3%A2b_esh_sh%C3%A2'ir'_or_poet's_viol;_it_is_used_as_an_accompaniment_to_chanted_(NYPL_b10607452-80679).jpg

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Some of my first cat sketches with my fude nib fountain pen!

#fountainpen #cat #art #sketch

Sketchbook page with 6 cat face drawings and a mushroom sketch with a few other scribbles. The bottom left has the date 3/7/24 written. The top left is a minimally drawn cat with few lines. The middle top drawing is of a cat with his eyes closed. The top right cat has her eyes open. The bottom left cat is smiling with a wide grin. The bottom middle cat has an angry face. The bottom right cat has big eyes and is showing his teeth.

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The Mystery of Beethoven’s Immortal Beloved: 6 Possible Candidates

Discover a love letter filled with passion and heartache; 200 years later, Beethoven’s Immortal Beloved may have been identified…

by Andrew Olsen

https://www.thecollector.com/beethoven-immortal-beloved-mystery/

Beethoven at PG:
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/search/?query=beethoven

#books #art #music

Letter by Ludwig van Beethoven to his “Immortal Beloved,” Ludwig van Beethoven, 1712. Source: Library of Congress

This is a handwritten letter penned by Ludwig van Beethoven, addressed to his mysterious “Immortal Beloved.” The letter, dated from the early 19th century (often cited as July 6-7, 1812), reveals Beethoven’s intense and passionate emotions through flowing cursive script on aged, slightly yellowed paper.

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#notesArt #mastoArt #art #illustration

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Branding. #grickledoodle #mcdonalds #it #pennywise #horror #cartoon #art #drawing #funny

A cartoon illustration of Ronald McDonald in a sewer grate talking to a boy in a raincoat. Caption reads "We all McFloat down here, Georgie!"

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🦙 No Drama Llama for Thursday 🦙
Keep it chill, keep it kind. Have a good one! 😊https://1-lisas-baker.pixels.com/featured/no-drama-llama-lisa-s-baker.html

#llama #llamalovers #nodrama #nodramallama #art #arte #artwork #wallart #homedecor #artforhome #artforsale #mastoart #fediart #fediverse #buyintoart #artprints #flowers #sunflowers #cute #cuteanimals #fun #wordart #text #Thursday #bekind #stationary #canvasprints

An art print of a cute llama wearing a flower crown and over the llama the words "No Drama" are written. The llama is surrounded by cheerful sunflowers with a golden yellow background. Art by Lisa S Baker.

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Here is Dahlia Cat to start you #caturday. Have a good one! https://1-lisas-baker.pixels.com/featured/dahlia-cat-lisa-s-baker.html

#cat #cats #CatsOfMastodon #mastocats #catlovers #art #arte #artwork #wallart #homedecor #artforhome #artforsale #buyintoart #artprints #catart #canvasprints #dahlia #flowers #floral #cute #cuteanimals #mastoart #fediart #fediverse #whimsical #pretty #puzzles #stationary

An art print of a black and white cat looking upward, surrounded by large, vibrant dahlia flowers. The abstract background features swirling, and colorful shapes. Art by Lisa S Baker.

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Good Morning! Sharing, Gold Veiled Floral Pig, new to my collection. Have a good one: https://1-lisas-baker.pixels.com/featured/gold-veiled-floral-pig-lisa-s-baker.html

#pig #pigs #piglovers #cuteanimals #animals #art #arte #artwork #wallart #homedecor #artforhome #artforsale #buyintoart #mastoart #fediart #fediverse #whimsy #whimsical #artprints #canvasprints #floral #flowers #pink #purple #blue #puzzles #pigart #stationary #farm #farmanimals

Gold Veiled Floral Pig / Pig Art by Lisa S Baker. A cheerful pig is adorned with vibrant blue and purple flowers, enhanced with touches of gold, against a dreamy, watercolor-like background.

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想定より早く新刊の短編漫画『儚-BOU-』の紙書籍が仕上がったので販売開始しました📚🥀

※新刊の販売に伴い既刊を少し値下げしました。

I finished my new manga “儚-BOU-”📚🥀
This is a Japanese version, but I'll create an English version in the near future as I'd like as many people as possible to be able to read it.
Stay tuned!

↓SHOP↓
https://redpinfactory.stores.jp/items/68689481d9c157227d9ba61b

#mastoart #art #creativetoots #manga #comic #漫画 #マンガ

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