tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post6235577306540929294..comments2024-03-27T17:31:58.315-07:00Comments on Home Living: The Beautiful Art Of Hans Dahl (1839-1937)Lydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-35176082971599894882009-07-14T01:12:53.255-07:002009-07-14T01:12:53.255-07:00A comment here made me realise that for the longes...A comment here made me realise that for the longest time now, dresses are considered to be garments for dress-up occasions only - and these days, I don't know what most people consider an occasion for dressing up, as they go in their jeans to weddings, funerals, court, job interviews, etc.<br /><br />Dresses can be made out of any fabric, from silk satin to denim and everything in-between. IfAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-55689406623250683492009-07-13T22:25:29.604-07:002009-07-13T22:25:29.604-07:00I have just been catching up on the recent series ...I have just been catching up on the recent series of posts and have loved seeing the stunning scenery and the beautiful attire featured in these paintings. In reading the comments, I noticed a few mention the modest clothing of other cultures. I just love the saris, long tunics and pants worn by women in India, Pakistan and other Asian countries. I know an Indian lady, a beautiful, modest Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-21036882459623103822009-07-13T20:45:02.940-07:002009-07-13T20:45:02.940-07:00My stats aren't any higher than usual, but I h...My stats aren't any higher than usual, but I have really enjoyed getting a lot more comments since making them anonymous. <br /><br />Also I wanted to just mention that sometimes when women do not want to wear a dress, they have hesitations about things like: isnt a dress "too fine" or "too good" for every day wear, or "isnt a dress too long,etc". I would say Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-83926959854251259532009-07-13T20:44:39.650-07:002009-07-13T20:44:39.650-07:00My stats aren't any higher than usual, but I h...My stats aren't any higher than usual, but I have really enjoyed getting a lot more comments since making them anonymous. <br /><br />Also I wanted to just mention that sometimes when women do not want to wear a dress, they have hesitations about things like: isnt a dress "too fine" or "too good" for every day wear, or "isnt a dress too long,etc". I would say Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-77597127632611441842009-07-13T19:43:25.118-07:002009-07-13T19:43:25.118-07:00Absolutely adore this series you're doing on d...Absolutely adore this series you're doing on dresses. I wear them every day and never get any comments from anyone, but am loving the encouragement all the same. If you're blog counter's up, that's me checking for updates all the time!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-33165732288499633742009-07-13T14:45:56.297-07:002009-07-13T14:45:56.297-07:00For the past few years there has been a special mu...For the past few years there has been a special muddy color put on jeans, and they are sold as "dirty jeans." There was the faded denim look that became faded areas to emphasize the thighs and the buttocks. Have a look at the next jeans skirt you want to buy. It is deliberately painted a different faded color on those strategic areas to give it a sexy look.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-18135080086000360582009-07-13T13:38:49.883-07:002009-07-13T13:38:49.883-07:00I read a report that the new jeans do not allow wo...I read a report that the new jeans do not allow women to move very much, as they are too tight and they can barely walk in them. So, what is all the protest that they cannot "do anything" in a dress? These paintings show that women certainly did things, and much more than women today: hiking, boating, farming, and walking in the beautiful country side. I have a blog where I sometimes Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-63285394976961707592009-07-13T13:04:46.166-07:002009-07-13T13:04:46.166-07:00If you have just posted and your comment has not a...If you have just posted and your comment has not appeared, will you please post again? Sorry for the inconvenience, but I would love to hear from you and have your comments here!Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-87263085191632189982009-07-13T09:25:36.875-07:002009-07-13T09:25:36.875-07:00So many of these original paintings of the 19th ce...So many of these original paintings of the 19th century are up for auction. These are historical, and should be kept in the country of Norway. It is too bad the government does not buy these to preserve as part of Norway history.The way the land and the people and the boats looked, even the houses, will one day be important to the descendents of these peopleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-13313557660503744292009-07-13T08:50:38.334-07:002009-07-13T08:50:38.334-07:00This artist also had a son who was a painter, and ...This artist also had a son who was a painter, and I think at least one or two of the paintings here were by his son. It was impossible to tell the difference. His son's name was Hans Andreas Dahl.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-1248845100289827402009-07-13T08:01:42.976-07:002009-07-13T08:01:42.976-07:00This artist would truly be dismayed at the way wom...This artist would truly be dismayed at the way women are dressed in his country today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-87859014398919186232009-07-13T07:59:44.136-07:002009-07-13T07:59:44.136-07:00Dear Lady Lydia,
What beautiful scenery! Isn'...Dear Lady Lydia,<br /><br />What beautiful scenery! Isn't it nice that the women's clothing doesn't take away from the background, like modern clothing?<br /><br />I absolutely love your dress ideas, dear one. You have greatly inspired me (yet again) . <br /><br />Love,<br /><br />MarquetaMarqueta (Mar-kee-ta) G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13471332103238738458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-40281308172866218482009-07-13T06:22:51.150-07:002009-07-13T06:22:51.150-07:00I'm the lady who commented last week about not...I'm the lady who commented last week about not wanting to get mud on my dresses in the garden. These paintings have given me a few ideas for work dresses. Thank you for posting such healpful images.<br /><br />It's not that I want to wear pants anymore. But I only have dresses and skirts suitable for church. My least dressy dress is from Pendleton, which my husbnad purchased last summer Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-24424083338259352912009-07-12T23:23:30.528-07:002009-07-12T23:23:30.528-07:00Notice the clothing in the outdoor setting! How in...Notice the clothing in the outdoor setting! How interesting that the women did outdoor work and wore skirts, and what a pretty picture they present for any artist! I have seen one of this man's works that showed a shepherdess in the mountains of Norway. It was stunning! Women can look beautiful if they would only go back to their national costume, or something like it, and get rid of the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-18182898185444276132009-07-12T23:16:38.017-07:002009-07-12T23:16:38.017-07:00Oh how I love, love, love Scandinavian scenery. Th...Oh how I love, love, love Scandinavian scenery. These paintings are so beautiful. I wish I could visit these places someday!Mrs. Anna Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15377583333000789903noreply@blogger.com