On the History and Art of Parasols and Umbrellas
Too much sun here today. Umbrellas and parasols come to mind. Many 19th-century paintings are filled with parasols, partially a reflection of the Japonisme influence at the end of the 1800s. An umbrella or parasol is a canopy designed to protect against rain or sunlight.
Pierre Auguste Renoir (1841-1919). Woman with a Parasol 1872
William McGregor Paxton (1869-1941) Child in Sunlight, The Chinese Parasol 1908
1886 Olga Boznanska (Polish Impressionist painter, 1865-1945)
Jacques-Joseph Tissot (1836-1902) The Traveller
Claude Monet (1840-1926). The Walk, Woman with a Parasol 1875
Thanks for sharing this post with me! In my purse, along with my wallet and keys... I always have an umbrella! Beautiful paintings!
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Gorgeous paintings, they really are beautiful Wish it had been warm here today. I think we had our summer in April.
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Lovely :) I've often thought of getting a parasol. The older I get, the less I can tolerate sunlight for long periods of time.
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ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting little adventurous tour through time we went through...with the different umbrellas in different periods of time. Lovely paintings. I expected to see one you did at the end... :o)...it would have been lovely.
I hope you have a lovely evening..truly..
Judi
I have a collection of parasols - 5 in total. I love using them in the heat of the summer - so much fun and no sunscreen required!
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy reading your blog. I learn new things.
ReplyDeleteThis is so enjoyable! Going back and bringing us forward with this beautiful art. My favorite is the Chinese Parasol. A thoughtful and soft impression.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous weekend Nancy!