Friday, June 3, 2011

Favorite Subject

While we're on the subject from the previous post, here be another tapestry panel design of Edmund Dulac, woven by Leo Belmonte.

Edmund Dulac — Danaë — 1917

Danaë — impregnated by Zeus, who came to her in the form of golden rain — has been a favorite subject for artists for centuries. I'm sure it has nothing to do with being a really neat rationale for painting a nude woman in her bed.

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5 comments:

  1. AnnieJune 3, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    I like the border, her relaxed pose, the contented expression on her face; and the interesting detail of the beautifully pointed shoes tumbled below the bed, adding another feminine, realistic touch.

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  2. borkyJune 3, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    My own suspicion's long been half of these Danaë paintings were meant to be understood by the mystical cognoscenti as visual metaphors for certain spiritual/alchemical processes.

    The other half were intended for less rarefied, more worldly audiences who'd immediately recognise them as alluding to such earthly - if not downright earthy - activities as bukkake parties or golden shower sessions.

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  3. Thomas Haller BuchananJune 3, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    I lead such a sheltered life...

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  4. E.G.PalmerJune 4, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Don't google those terms,Thom! Oooh, too late,eh?

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  5. Thomas Haller BuchananJune 4, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Yes, too late E.G., too late.

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