The work of the Dutch-born artist Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema [1836-1912] is unmistakable. A dazzling Mediterranean sea? Exquisitely rendered marble? A delectable female or two draped in classical robes? The chances are you’re looking at a painting by Alma-Tadema. His detailed brush strokes and rich colours owe much to his Dutch forebears and while one might consider his paintings to be somewhat chocolate-box pretty, it’s difficult not to be charmed by them. You may remember that the last time I mentioned Sir Lawrence was when I adapted another of his pieces, Ask Me No More, for The Proposal.
The Meeting of Antony and Cleopatra was commissioned by a Samuel Hawk of New York in 1883 and painted in 1885, its inspiration taken from Shakespeare’s play. Alma-Tadema trained at the Royal Academy of Antwerp in Belgium but moved to England in 1870 and there he remained, though he was in Wiesbaden, Germany, when he died in 1912.
Available at the following galleries:
First Night Vintage Zazzle US
First Night Vintage Zazzle UK
Fine Art America
Fine Art England
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Lusciously beautiful stuff – one of my favourite artists Sarah – love this one!
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I’m so glad, Jane.
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Gorgeous!!
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Happy to give you pleasure, Cindy!
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I love his work but can’t recall ever having seen this one before. Thanks Sarah!
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Do you know, I’m not sure I had. I’m far more familiar with the ones that were used for the D’Oyly Carte programmes at the Savoy Theatre of which I have two or three.
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Hi Sarah, I know yours it is a “Free Blog Award” but I just wanted to let you know that I nominate you for two Awards! You don’t have to do anything, I just wanted to highlight your great Artworks and Blog! You deserve it!
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You little sweetie! Thank you so much. I will add a link to your blog on this post, which explains my award-free stance: http://wp.me/p1mFAV-2rd.
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You’re welcome. Thank you so much I’ am honored to be linked in your page! thank you!
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