Sunday, May 9, 2021

Brant And A Dancer

 Thayendanegea (Joseph Brant) is the title of this 1776 portrait by British artist George Romney, done while the Mohawk chief was visiting Britain.

Antonio Canova sculpted Dancer, dating to 1818-22. It is my favourite sculpture in the Gallery.

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30 comments:

  1. LindaMay 9, 2021 at 1:37 AM

    That is remarkably thin fabric considering it's made of marble.

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  2. Small City ScenesMay 9, 2021 at 2:05 AM

    Sculptures are so amazing. I think I like them better than paintings----well at the moment, yes.
    MB

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  3. eileeninmdMay 9, 2021 at 5:49 AM

    Beautiful sculpture and photos. Happy Sunday, enjoy your day! Wishing you a great new week!

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  4. David M. Gascoigne,May 9, 2021 at 6:27 AM

    It must have been quite the experience for Joseph Brant to cross the ocean and visit Britain.

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  5. TomMay 9, 2021 at 6:30 AM

    ...two different art subjects.

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  6. Janey and Co.May 9, 2021 at 7:07 AM

    Amazes me how sculptors can do all of that draping.

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  7. Barbara RogersMay 9, 2021 at 8:12 AM

    Lovely sculpture which gives the nudity (evident in every way) an effective apology with well draped thin fabric. Thus the prudish among us will be offended and then find forgiveness while they blush!

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  8. William KendallMay 9, 2021 at 8:22 AM

    @Linda: it was quite a feat.

    @MB: this one especially.

    @Eileen: thank you.

    @David: it would have.

    @Tom: that they are.

    @Janey: me too.

    @Barbara: true!

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  9. Jenn JilksMay 9, 2021 at 8:23 AM

    That's interesting, Joseph Brant. What we've done to First Nations.

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  10. magiceyeMay 9, 2021 at 8:30 AM

    You have captured the dancer in all her beauty!

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  11. carol l mckennaMay 9, 2021 at 10:43 AM

    History is so awesome ~ great displays and photos ~ Xo

    Living moment by moment,

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  12. italiafinlandiaMay 9, 2021 at 11:27 AM

    The dancer is graceful!

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  13. SharonMay 9, 2021 at 11:33 AM

    The Canova sculpture is beautiful!

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  14. BillMay 9, 2021 at 12:32 PM

    The dancer is absolutely gorgeous.

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  15. DJanMay 9, 2021 at 12:43 PM

    I can see why Dancer would be a favorite. I love it and appreciate seeing it from so many different angles. :-)

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  16. Jan K. alias AfanjaMay 9, 2021 at 2:14 PM

    The dancer is still adorable.

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  17. RedPatMay 9, 2021 at 2:38 PM

    I love the Dancer too!

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  18. William KendallMay 9, 2021 at 3:12 PM

    @Jennifer: indeed.

    @Magiceye: thanks.

    @Carol: thank you.

    @Italiafinlandia: very much so.

    @Sharon: definitely.

    @Bill: I agree.

    @DJan: thanks!

    @Jan: indeed.

    @RedPat: good!

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  19. MarleenMay 9, 2021 at 4:37 PM

    I love the portret, such a beautiful painting.

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  20. Joanne NoragonMay 9, 2021 at 8:00 PM

    That certainly is one form fitting gown. I see why onlookers applauded her.

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  21. Tammie LeeMay 9, 2021 at 9:35 PM

    It looks like a wonderful gallery. We have nothing like that.

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    1. William KendallMay 12, 2021 at 3:32 PM

      One of the benefits of living in a national capital.

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  22. Marie SmithMay 10, 2021 at 12:43 PM

    Such a beautiful sculpture!

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  23. JeanieMay 11, 2021 at 11:25 AM

    What elegant draping. I so admire how they do that.

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  24. GemelMay 12, 2021 at 5:25 PM

    WOW, that sculpture is spectacular!

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