"Gather ye rose-buds while ye may." Robert Herrick

"Gather ye rose-buds while ye may." Robert Herrick

Hello Friends!

Friends, Romans, countrymen...y'all. Foodies, gardeners, artists and collectors - let's gather together to share and possibly learn a thing or two in the mix.

Donna Baker

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

The Louvre Visit











































Went to the Louvre. Breathtaking art. Happened upon this large, gorgeous canvas. What was the lady doing to the doves? Pulling them apart or instigating copulation? ??? Adjusted my glasses and saw the wooden plaque, Venus, from the 1500's. Frames are art at the Louvre. Unbelievable works. While we did see lots of paintings, this time I got to see more sculpture. I will share more of it later.

7 comments:

mermaid gallery said...

just hanging out in the nude ....love it....thanks for the details....really brings it home...must have been fabulous!...been almost 40 years since I was there...but it was soooo fine!

donna baker said...

When you hang out in the country, you can hang any way you want. Don't know about the soldier heading her way. I'd have to jump up and run like a line-backer.

Xi said...

Hello dear Donna

How wonderful to know the Louvre!

I left an award for you on my blog. Picks.

Best regards from Chile.

Carolyn said...

Love this painting! Thanks for the details!

Silver MLM

Kirsten Steen said...

Thanks for sharing this one. Always interesting to see what catches people's interest and what they like to share. Great comment too about hanging in the country! You are funny. Looking forward to catching up on more of Paris!!
Kirsten

A Brit in Tennessee said...

Awesome painting !
Simple breathtaking...
~Jo

Cobalt Violet said...

I was there once over 20 years ago and was so sick. AFter taking art history I especially want to go back!!! So happy for you that you went.
I am very inspired!

Is cupid going to spear that little dove?