Sunday, November 28, 2010

Volume of Treasures

Speaking of books, check out the hefty volume that this model is perusing in a watercolor by Sir William Russell Flint.

The book was an actual prop, at this size, in his studio. The model was holding a difficult pose and got interested in what she was gazing at, and wanted to turn the pages. But Flint wouldn't let her because that would disturb the pose. Now there's an advantage for using a camera, but Flint wouldn't hear of it.

Sir William Russell Flint — Janelle and the Volume of Treasures — 1960
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6 comments:

  1. M. D. JacksonNovember 29, 2010 at 5:55 AM

    Poor girl, stuck reading the same passage over and over again.

    Wait... a model who can read? My, times have changed.

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  2. Thomas Haller BuchananNovember 29, 2010 at 6:50 AM

    MD, I believe that book was in Latin.

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  3. Unca JeffyNovember 29, 2010 at 7:57 AM

    I don't know if I want Janelle or the book more.

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  4. Thomas Haller BuchananNovember 29, 2010 at 9:10 AM

    Aye, there's the rub.

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  5. Caio FernNovember 29, 2010 at 9:45 AM

    great post .
    thanks

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  6. ManiplemanMay 7, 2014 at 2:42 AM

    What is this print worth in ££££££££'s ?

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