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CTyankee

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15. Yes, Schiele is fascinating and the more complex. But I do like Klimt's wispiness...

Reply to cthulu2016 (Reply #14)

Thu Jun 21, 2012, 04:07 PM

Jun 2012

When I did a Challenge on The Male Gaze I was tempted to use Gustav Courbet image's in "The Origin of the World." I did not do so because, while it does not bother me, some DUers might have been upset and my purpose with the Challenge is not to do that. But anyone can Google it.

The back story on this work is that the model is Joanna Hiffernan who, at the time of the painting was Whistler's mistress. Whistler knew she was a model for his friend Courbet but when he saw this he never spoke to him again. Not sure that's true...but a good story nonetheless...

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Apparently, LeRoy Neiman has died. [View all] xfundy Jun 2012 OP

APPARENTLY? elleng Jun 2012 #1

Is there a multi-colored real life painting of his death? rufus dog Jun 2012 #2

An appalling artist. The Thomas Kinkade of his era cthulu2016 Jun 2012 #3

Oh yeah. elleng Jun 2012 #4

I liked some of his work Sherman A1 Jun 2012 #5

So do I...he specialized in sports... joeybee12 Jun 2012 #6

Agreed Sherman A1 Jun 2012 #7

do you think that over time he will be regarded more kindly? CTyankee Jun 2012 #9

No, he is utterly dated... cthulu2016 Jun 2012 #13

I can see how his utter crassness must not play well with that community! CTyankee Jun 2012 #17

re: femlin. I like Klimt's drawings of women much sexier and more complex. Femlin does have a CTyankee Jun 2012 #10

Hey... I didn't say he was better than Klimt! cthulu2016 Jun 2012 #11

here's a good example of what I meant by 'tude of Klimt's women CTyankee Jun 2012 #12

Yeah, but Schiele is better (when talking about drawing) cthulu2016 Jun 2012 #14

Yes, Schiele is fascinating and the more complex. But I do like Klimt's wispiness... CTyankee Jun 2012 #15

I thought he was great with his sports art. trumad Jun 2012 #8

On MSNBC some years ago, they followed Imus to go vote AngryAmish Jun 2012 #16