Seamstresses in Fine Art

13 responses to “Seamstresses in Fine Art”

1. Love these Seamstress in Art posts!!

2. 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.

   1. Exactly-somber. Despondent.

      1. 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.

3. 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!!!!!

   1. She does seem despondent!

      1. Not too much of a happy camper!!!!

4. Always an interesting read. Thank you

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

6. 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 😛

   1. Or like she’s in “time out”!

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

8. 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.