Seamstresses in Fine Art

7 responses to “Seamstresses in Fine Art”

1. These posts of seamstresses in fine art are priceless for tying history to the present, constructing a legacy of diligence.

2. This would make a nice art quilt,

3. Again a young girl working outdoors, without a chair … are they not allowed to work in comfort around the fire in some countries? 😉
   I love the depth of the reds in her clothing. Her gaze is so intense I wonder if she discovered a dropped stitch back a few rows. You can almost see the furrow between her eyebrows.

4. “In RRRussa, we do all of our knitting outside, no socks allowed.”
   What a cute painting. She is all bundled up and nothing on her feet.

   1. But it doesnt stop her from knitting!!

   2. Rosemary, I love your sense of humour. I wish you lived next door. We could have some very interesting conversations, with lots of laughs.

5. Love to see strong color in these old paintings, especially RED!