Laughter and music
I believe I’ve quite recovered from artist’s angst and have two sweet links to share with you.
“The Music Lesson” by Frederic Lord Leighton
Many of you are familiar with the artist Edmund Blair Leighton, but may not know it. He painted many of the most famous historically-themed pieces from the Victorian era, including “The Accolade.” You may also be unaware that he had a tremendous sense of humor, as can be read in his short story, “A Dark Deed.”
I love listening to Christmas music. Don’t you? This season we’ve had the privilege to listen to our friend Prentiss Kendall’s harp CDs, the covers of which Emily designed. Prentiss’s Why This Jubilee? has beautifully filled our house with heavenly Christmas cheer. I highly recommend it to everyone!
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Cousin Margaret on 5 December, 2009, said,
We’ve been listening to Prentiss’ Christmas CD for a while now. We played the entire thing this morning as we wrapped presents and did our Saturday chores. (Thanks for letting us borrow her two cd’s, will return soon :)
…and I love “The Accolade”
Love-Margaret
Riley Tea on 6 December, 2009, said,
Yay for recovery from artist’s crisis! :)
I’m so happy to finally have discovered the name and artist of ‘The Accolade’ - I’ve seen the painting many times before, but could never find out what it was called or who the artist was.
That was by far the most amusing story I’ve read in some time. :)