Saturday, February 4, 2012

For Bliss and Irish Watches

John Simmons was in the top echelon of Faerie painters . . .

John Simmons
Hermia & Lysander — A Mid Summer Night's Dream

Below is a fragment of a Thomas Hood poem that I like, from the 1870s, and wanted to tie it into some image and I thought the above painting was as good as any, even though it be out of context.

Below, two zoom-ins from the painting to show the gorgeous detail that is rife with life around the perimeter.



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5 comments:

  1. Erik Johnson IllustratorFebruary 4, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    Bliss. Thats the best way to describe it. I'd have this picture in my files for a while now, but didn't have a name for the artist. Thanks for filling me in.

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  2. AnnieFebruary 4, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    Absolutely beautiful, Thom... The painting gives me a feeling of peace. I love the fairies, and the way he holds her hand so delicately, and the shy attraction, and the soothing colors.

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  3. UnknownFebruary 5, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    yes, that's right absolutlely beautiful works.

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  4. UnknownFebruary 5, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    yes, that right, absolutely beauriful work <3

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  5. NathalieFebruary 9, 2012 at 4:06 AM

    I especially fancy the rabbit with the red glowing eye.

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