Seamstresses in Fine Art

John Aldridge

John Aldridge (1905-1983)

British

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9 responses to “Seamstresses in Fine Art”

  1. Enjoyed this portrait more after I read his bio. And IMHO, the dress she is wearing is a style used in the 1940’s for maternity wear. The cat knows ! However, Wikipedia said nothing about his having offspring. His choice of colors makes the painting have a somber but peaceful atmosphere.

  3. Interesting that he painted only two women in his career. Miss Lucie Brown is holding something of a cloth, however it looks like a crumpled tissue. Looks like he tried many different subjects even though he was primarily a plein air painter. Love learning new things!

  4. Aaaaahhhhh a pussycat …. I LOVE pussycats. Stripey ones are especially nice. Looks a bit like a makerel tabby.
    Do you think the star cushion behind her back is quilted? Overall a nice comfortable painting.

  5. Nice choice. I enjoy your blog for machine quilting advice but also look forward to your choice of other art. Quilter with a cat. What could be more appropriate for me on a cold,wet, dreary November day. Thank you for all you do

  6. Well, apparently the old Chap was not a bad looking fellow, wondering who the Lady with Cat was, hmmmm? Did not find out what year this painting was done, hmmm?
    I like the pillow in the near background, love the cat! Thanks, Lori for giving this old mountain woman a lesson in fine art!

  8. What I can imagine I see is “kitty” twitching that ear each time her elbow barley brushes into it.

  9. This would have been my cat Fuzzy. He had to be in the middle of anything I did. I like the unusual view.

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