Last week I went to a lecture and then saw the exhibition
"Monet and the Seine: Impressions of a River"
at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
I love postcards.
So much cheaper than buying the exhibition book.
The two postcards above show some of Monet's early work.
He was still painting people.
The one on the right is The Seine at Bougival (1869) and
the one on the left is The Promenade with the railroad bridge, Argenteuil (1874).
Even using these postcards, you can see how his technique changes.
Monet's family knew a lot about boats.
When Monet drew one, he knew where to put all the lines.
The postcard on the right (above) "Ships riding in the Seine" ~1873
The left is "Sunset on the Seine", 1874
What would Monet be without a series?!!
The postcard above on the left is titled The Seine at Giverny 1897
and the one on the right also from 1897 is titled the Islet on Port-Villez.
I've shared 6 of the 52 pieces in the exhibition.
Monet is magical.
While I was in the gift shop buying postcards (conveniently located at the end of the exhibition)
I found this.
I need another teacup/tea-for-one like I need a hole in the head,
but I told myself it was a nice reminder of this wonderful exhibition,
and the lovely luncheon I had with a dear friend.
This tea for one was made by McIntosh Fine China.
I'm joining the lovely Judith for Mosaic Monday
and several tea parties!
I love postcards.
So much cheaper than buying the exhibition book.
The two postcards above show some of Monet's early work.
He was still painting people.
The one on the right is The Seine at Bougival (1869) and
the one on the left is The Promenade with the railroad bridge, Argenteuil (1874).
Even using these postcards, you can see how his technique changes.
Monet's family knew a lot about boats.
When Monet drew one, he knew where to put all the lines.
The postcard on the right (above) "Ships riding in the Seine" ~1873
The left is "Sunset on the Seine", 1874
What would Monet be without a series?!!
The postcard above on the left is titled The Seine at Giverny 1897
and the one on the right also from 1897 is titled the Islet on Port-Villez.
I've shared 6 of the 52 pieces in the exhibition.
Monet is magical.
While I was in the gift shop buying postcards (conveniently located at the end of the exhibition)
I found this.
I need another teacup/tea-for-one like I need a hole in the head,
but I told myself it was a nice reminder of this wonderful exhibition,
and the lovely luncheon I had with a dear friend.
This tea for one was made by McIntosh Fine China.
I'm joining the lovely Judith for Mosaic Monday
and several tea parties!
Wishing YOU well, much joy and a wonderful cup of tea!
