Thank you for this joyous collection. I’m fascinated by the last one, On the Beach. Is she a red-head trying to protect herself from the sun, who can’t resist taking off her coat and letting herself luxuriate in the sun? Is she starting to put on her coat and leave after sunning? Many stories there.
Thank you, Joan. I’m glad you enjoyed the post. Yes, there are so many ways to read the last image. I’ve always imagined she was leaving as the sun had become too strong…
Hi Ronald, it’s Vanessa Bell. Angelica is to the right with the toy animal. Quentin Bell is in the foreground with Julian Bell at the pond. Their tutor Sebastian Sprott is to the left.
Thanks, Victoria! I happen to know Angelica's step-daughter-in-law ... We were proposing to call our own daughter 'Angelica', it's a nice name, but our friend commented oh no... Not happy memories of Angelica Garnett, as she became.
What a beautiful collection of paintings. I wish I could paint. I used to ! Maybe I will again. The light in some of these. Is just glorious. Thank you.
Summer is the season I find the most difficult (I think it’s Nature’s moment of suspension…a bit like winter, but somehow even more suspended), but this great collection of words and pictures you’ve put together quite makes me look forward to it.
I look at the dates of the paintings, and give thought to what was happening in the world in that moment. How long after the Great War? How did this person find time to painting during WWII? All the inner lives of the people at the beach scenes....what a wonderfully varied collection.
Thank you for this joyous collection. I’m fascinated by the last one, On the Beach. Is she a red-head trying to protect herself from the sun, who can’t resist taking off her coat and letting herself luxuriate in the sun? Is she starting to put on her coat and leave after sunning? Many stories there.
Thank you, Joan. I’m glad you enjoyed the post. Yes, there are so many ways to read the last image. I’ve always imagined she was leaving as the sun had become too strong…
What a lovely collection, I could look at these all day. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Lydia. And you’re very welcome! :)
Do we know who it is in the Charleston hammock?
Hi Ronald, it’s Vanessa Bell. Angelica is to the right with the toy animal. Quentin Bell is in the foreground with Julian Bell at the pond. Their tutor Sebastian Sprott is to the left.
Thanks, Victoria! I happen to know Angelica's step-daughter-in-law ... We were proposing to call our own daughter 'Angelica', it's a nice name, but our friend commented oh no... Not happy memories of Angelica Garnett, as she became.
You’re welcome. And, oh dear… What name did you choose instead?
What a beautiful collection of paintings. I wish I could paint. I used to ! Maybe I will again. The light in some of these. Is just glorious. Thank you.
You’re welcome Francesca ☀️ And if painting brings you pleasure and enjoyment, pick up a brush again :)
Summer is the season I find the most difficult (I think it’s Nature’s moment of suspension…a bit like winter, but somehow even more suspended), but this great collection of words and pictures you’ve put together quite makes me look forward to it.
I’m so pleased you liked the collection, Nicolas. I am looking forward to putting together an autumn collection later in the year 🍁🍂
Thank you so much for this glorious collection of words and quotes Victoria!I will come back again and again !💛
You’re welcome, Ursula. I’m so glad you enjoyed them ☀️💛
Gorgeous! Especially love 'Bathers'
Thank you, Marco. It was a joy to put together ☀️
Just looked through these again. It's a cold June day and I'm feeling wistful about this summer's misfire.
Yes, it sadly appears to be stuck in traffic somewhere. On the plus side, the lawn is looking lush! :)
Some beauties here, Victoria! I love 'The Landing in Summer'; gorgeous. They are just making me desperate for some summer...
Thank you, Kate. Yes… where is it?! ☀️💛
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I look at the dates of the paintings, and give thought to what was happening in the world in that moment. How long after the Great War? How did this person find time to painting during WWII? All the inner lives of the people at the beach scenes....what a wonderfully varied collection.
Thank you, Jodi. Yes, so many untold stories behind the paintings. Thank you for your comment 🌼💛
A beautiful collection of summer images
Thank you, Bonita ☀️🌼
Such a beautiful selection 🩷 I especially love Summer in Cumberland🙂
Thank you, Laura ☀️💛
Thank you for this glorious collection of wonderful pictures and words 😀
Thank you, Jane. I’m happy you liked them 💛☀️
These just blow you away, they really do. Great work here.
Thank you, Jon ☀️
Looooove all these ❤️🫶
Thank you, Sarah. I’m glad you enjoyed them ☀️💛
Oh my goodness, so many lovely, lovely things. I adore ALL of them.
I loved putting the post together ☀️💛
I just love the galleries that you put together for our enjoyment. The painting styles are so evocative of past times. Many thanks
Thank you, Wendy. I’m so glad you’re enjoying them ☀️