tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post4087348331886028968..comments2024-03-27T17:31:58.315-07:00Comments on Home Living: Edmund B. Leighton: A Brush With RefinementLydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-59327720212541721652010-10-16T14:47:22.370-07:002010-10-16T14:47:22.370-07:00Remarkably beautiful art, looking at such creativi...Remarkably beautiful art, looking at such creativity and beauty has a peacful calming and healing effect to the soul. <br /><br />Edmund.B.Leighton was Truly talented and used his talent to Bless others and Honor God, through capturing and depicting Gods creation in such a marvelous way. Wow! Thanks for introducing us to such wonderful works of artLady Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09417926622499714540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-29311835294794611802010-09-22T15:29:14.040-07:002010-09-22T15:29:14.040-07:00I have five professionally framed Emdmund Blair Le...I have five professionally framed Emdmund Blair Leighton pictures in my home. I bought The Accolade and had it framed for my (now) husband while we were dating (my father is a certified picture framer, and he had sent me to framing schol as well. I was used to picking out framing for clients at his shop, but this one was hard! My friend told me to choose carefully, as this picture might hang in The Prudent Homemakerhttp://www.theprudenthomemaker.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-91645278594338942592010-09-11T21:24:45.963-07:002010-09-11T21:24:45.963-07:00Sometimes you can find this kind of art on post ca...Sometimes you can find this kind of art on post cards at museams. It can be framed in dollar store frames and adds a great thing to your home. When you find paintings of people, look to find values in them, from what the people are doing in the painting.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-5752317367761238052010-09-11T21:13:21.232-07:002010-09-11T21:13:21.232-07:00I had always had pictures of real nature in our ho...I had always had pictures of real nature in our home. When you started showing us paintings of people and why so long ago it had a big influence on our home. Little by little we were able to gather and display many beautiful older prints. As you said they have really influenced everyone in the home. We love seeing people in them enjoying the simple pleaseurs of life or working togther. The Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-60470796264424078432010-09-10T02:15:42.945-07:002010-09-10T02:15:42.945-07:00I am new to your blog, I just love Edmund B Leigto...I am new to your blog, I just love Edmund B Leigton, just beautiful.<br /><br />I am an art fan and each Wednesday I do an art segment where I share my favourite artists, most I chose are unknown ones that have long been forgotten.Finding Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09882774610725490491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-30583662897806376112010-09-09T22:15:31.627-07:002010-09-09T22:15:31.627-07:00If you have the right computer program, you can ma...If you have the right computer program, you can make your own calendar with the 19th century paintings.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-83359686827427349582010-09-09T22:05:27.577-07:002010-09-09T22:05:27.577-07:00You might be able to "make your own" pai...You might be able to "make your own" paintings to hang by printing these on good paper. Try a linen paper that looks like canvas, and frame them in small frames. I do not know if they will print out very large, but at least they give something to dwell on that is lovely.<br /><br />You are right: most of the paintings of that period showed a sweet innocence on the women's faces, Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-40743044628162695842010-09-09T21:25:28.887-07:002010-09-09T21:25:28.887-07:00Another thing that really stands out to me with th...Another thing that really stands out to me with these paintings is the expressions on the woman's faces. It is uncommon to see women today with beautiful, gentle, humble expressions on their face.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-14774532275478330312010-09-09T21:24:37.025-07:002010-09-09T21:24:37.025-07:00Lydia,
I like what you said, "encourage them...Lydia, <br />I like what you said, "encourage them to make their own." In the homemaking book by Edith Shaffer she talks about doing our best in every endeavor. This would include art if we are so inclined and talented. <br /><br />I wonder how many of us might have hidden art talents that were never developed. I would love to see gorgeous paintings like these revived and maybe some newAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-45327154683808153152010-09-09T20:23:32.997-07:002010-09-09T20:23:32.997-07:00That seemed to be the reaction to the modern art d...That seemed to be the reaction to the modern art display, which was supposed to be Impressionist. It was in a room connected by a broad landing or hallway to the room where the Winterhalter paintings were on tour. The people were drawn to Winterhalter, but apparently bored by the other display. <br /><br />Of course, the signs in the modern section were sure to explain the painting, to try and Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-35697832337874257362010-09-09T19:48:25.843-07:002010-09-09T19:48:25.843-07:00I really like these paintings, both for the subjec...I really like these paintings, both for the subject matter, and the skill with which they're painted. A couple of them, especially, I found particularly attractive: A Quiet Moment, On the Threshold, & The Golden Train.<br /><br />I was reminded of something else as well while reading your post, Mrs. Sherman. I remember seeing something once on television about a museum in a larger city Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-65096188727738086012010-09-08T15:59:59.459-07:002010-09-08T15:59:59.459-07:00Mothers should be concerned about the clothing the...Mothers should be concerned about the clothing their children will remember on their mother. Nothing is more embarrassing than an overweight mom in shorts and a tank top. None of our great grandmothers photographs show them in any clothing less than dignified.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-16153815805204454592010-09-08T15:57:41.076-07:002010-09-08T15:57:41.076-07:00I really like the beautiful dresses here, as well ...I really like the beautiful dresses here, as well as the men's clothes, particularly the man's shirt in the boat scene. I know of a sewing site that used the 19th century paintings as examples for their sewing for one month. I made the dress in "Off" by Edmund Blair Leighton, and I think it is on here somewhere. If not, I will photograph it again sometime before I wear it Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-45474096954907603972010-09-08T15:54:50.950-07:002010-09-08T15:54:50.950-07:00Homeschooling truly is an opportunity to provide r...Homeschooling truly is an opportunity to provide refinement to your children. The Prophets referred to the Messiah as "a refiner's fire," able to purify. Any time the truths of Christ are put into practice, they can provide refinement. That reminds me that I need to put up a post featuring artwork for homeschool boys. As I said before, you may make your own books by copying off Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-24243562516658809942010-09-08T15:24:12.410-07:002010-09-08T15:24:12.410-07:00Thank you for your encouragement. I am always kin...Thank you for your encouragement. I am always kind of amazed at how well it "works" to give a good diet of beautiful culture to my children. At ages 10 on down, my boys, in many ways have higher standards than I do! <br /><br />I kept expecting them to be a little embarrased of my "dowdy mommy dresses" that I made this year, but I cannot tell you how many times they have Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-55603701590895006502010-09-08T15:02:21.950-07:002010-09-08T15:02:21.950-07:00Marcus Stone is also one I wish to feature, put in...Marcus Stone is also one I wish to feature, put in a $6.98 booklet and have a free or one dollar download for. I think a collection of these paintings in little books could suffice as art-literature readers for the home.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-88005119637792390402010-09-08T15:00:37.742-07:002010-09-08T15:00:37.742-07:00Yes, and we were just in there today to check the ...Yes, and we were just in there today to check the 1.50/yd. table and saw some of those ugly ghoulish looking prints you mention.<br /><br />I also try to stay away from Michael's craft store this time of year, as some of their displays would scare a child into having nightmares.<br />Hobby Lobby is much farther but worth the drive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-40540081260693574722010-09-08T14:58:17.855-07:002010-09-08T14:58:17.855-07:00The chronilogical dates on the paintings indicate ...The chronilogical dates on the paintings indicate that in spite of the effort against them, and the negative press, these painters continued to produce masterpieces, seemingly not dependent upon the approval of the mainstream. I think this is a great message for homemakers, because they must continue to do their best, inspite of the negative remarks levelled at them, and to live as though they Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-59986878907115837742010-09-08T14:01:58.734-07:002010-09-08T14:01:58.734-07:00Mrs. Leighton purchased the fabric and sewed the c...Mrs. Leighton purchased the fabric and sewed the costumes for her husband's paintings. You mentioned the fabric department. I was saddened to see that this time of year they sell vampire and ghoulish prints, featuring the skulls and things that celebrate death and Hell. We have to show young girls how to love the pure, the lovely, the good, and the virtuous. Their tastes have to be educated Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-90756151633906881622010-09-08T13:59:15.203-07:002010-09-08T13:59:15.203-07:00After spending some time viewing these painting, I...After spending some time viewing these painting, I felt I was going about my housework whilst living in another era. It was altogether sweet and ennobling and felt like life was as it should be. As I wear longer dresses even at home, it was an even more happy experience. I just wish I had a boat and a stream to sail down while taking lunch!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-62128953709033636052010-09-08T13:57:46.521-07:002010-09-08T13:57:46.521-07:00These are truly lovely, thank you for sharing them...These are truly lovely, thank you for sharing them!Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07890449352677357183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-57564499941777382902010-09-08T13:56:12.953-07:002010-09-08T13:56:12.953-07:00Yes, these posters are just as available to buy in...Yes, these posters are just as available to buy in bulk by stores like WalMart, as are the bad posters. Both are available, and it is a matter of choice by the merchandisers and those who are buying for the stores. They are just as capable of offerring the Edmund Leighton posters as the Lady Gaga posters. One will refine and lift the soul, and the other will be gone when it is replaced by an evenLydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-5982096177772742892010-09-08T13:51:15.701-07:002010-09-08T13:51:15.701-07:00Edmund B. Leighton is one of my favorite artists. ...Edmund B. Leighton is one of my favorite artists. My favorite is John William Waterhouse. I also enjoy the paintings of Sir Frank Dicksee, Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema, Frederic Lord Leighton, Daniel F. Gerhartz and Daniel Pollera.Nikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09936343470015553888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-4659733548988458002010-09-08T13:45:27.039-07:002010-09-08T13:45:27.039-07:00You can make them into an art book of your own by ...You can make them into an art book of your own by printing them on special paper or photograph paper. I hope to one day make a small, affordable book out of them, with a free or very inexpensive download.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-24123125253816210672010-09-08T13:20:51.862-07:002010-09-08T13:20:51.862-07:00Those are beautiful paintings. I would love to be ...Those are beautiful paintings. I would love to be able to just walk in and sit down in Sweet Solitude or September as an escape to pressures of everyday life.<br /><br />You are so right about WalMart poster displays. I just cringe when I walk by them and see effeminate vampires and other pictures that 20 years ago would have been considered positively pornographic. In fact, I try my best to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com