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| Books by Holly Farrell - yes, this is a painting not a photograph |
2012 is the National Year of the BOOK (Australia) and as I am a lover of books I thought it was important to do a Art Wednesday that celebrated BOOKS. So here is a selection of artworks that involve books or that most wonderful past-time . . . reading.
I love books and have wasted many many hours of my life reading. I read when I should have been studying, I read when I should be sleep, I read when I should be working . . . there is nothing quite like reading and I couldn't imagine a life without books. I doubt I will ever have enough time in my life to read all the books I would love to read.
“I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading! How much sooner one tires of any thing than of a book! -- When I have a house of my own, I shall be miserable if I have not an excellent library.”
Jane Austen "Pride and Prejudice"
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| Reading girl by Gustav Adolph Henning (1797-869) |
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| Liseuse by Charles de Steuben (1788-1856) |
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| Book Shelf ( |
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| Gala apple with antique books Christopher Stott |
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| Got book worm by Camille Engel |
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| Girl and dog reading by |
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| Children reading by Zolan |
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| Summertime reading by Crystal Beshara |
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| Stuck in a book by Carl Lasson |
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| Lady in white reading by Emilie Mundt |
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| Young woman reading by Delphin Enjolras |
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| painting by Charles Wysochi |
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| Reading by Jahaziel Minor |
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| Painting by Pieter Janssens |
Some really beautiful ones there, Jo - especially Bookshelf (unknown artist), the ones with the bird, and the Children reading.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes - books really are so wonderful! I've been enjoying reading more than I usually do, in these holidays! :) And I KNOW I'll never get to read all the books I'd like to read - there's so many, and I rarely get to read at this stage of my life!!
Clara - I didn't read much when the children were little, but I am making up for it now. I also loved the painting with the blue bird, it was my favourite.
ReplyDeleteI love the whimsical cats. Also the whimsical Summertime reading by Crystal Beshara. I too love books, but find I lack time... :-(
ReplyDeleteYes, the one with the blue bird is my favourite...gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI have developed a love for reading, it's a wonderful past time. xxx
Loved "lady in white", "girl and dog", and "got book worm" Wonderful and such a delight! Thank you for these fun posts.
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