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  • Such a sad story. But, wonderful to have it played out in art. The Kneeling by the cradle is beautiful and so tender.
    Thanks for your research and sharing.

  • Lori, I have books and have been to exhibits of Van Gogh, one of my favorite artists, and never saw this- thank you!

  • Rosemaryflower

    Sweet.
    I have piles of books on Vincent Van Gogh.
    Three volumes of letters. My parents collected a lot of books.
    I do love his sketches and the letters are very interesting.
    I just love this one. That little girl looks bored 😛

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      Or like she’s in “time out”!

  • Charcoal or pencil just makes such striking values and contrast. I love these sketches.

  • Janette

    Always an interesting read. Thank you

  • Without reading further, this portrait conveys exactly my feeling growing up and being taken to fabric shops by a Mom who loved to sew. I would sit under the bolt tables trying to escape the smell of the (formaldehyde) dyes that were used in fabrics back then. No fond memories here…….and, oh yes, I was a “tom boy” and anything indoors was like being in jail!!!!!! LOL!!!!!

  • Marta, south Georgia

    Ironic…my quilting friend is on a European tour and will be in the Van Gogh Museum today or tomorrow.This is a sad story RE his model/friend. I wonder what happened to her children. Vincent’s use of black and white heightens the mood I feel.

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      Exactly-somber. Despondent.

      • Marta, south Georgia

        Exactly….you know, that small segment showing her face has provoked so much emotion and thought in all of us seeing her…amazing painting of her face….I just want to hug her. I had never seen this one before either. Thank you Lori.

  • Sue H

    Love these Seamstress in Art posts!!

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