On the 28th of September 1926, Victorian water-colourist and illustrator Helen Allingham, born Helen M. E. Paterson, died in Haslemere, Surrey, England. Her career “was circumscribed by, relied upo…
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Such an interesting post. We forget how groundbreaking it was for women to paint outside…I love the images….and yes they do suggest an English Utopia. Thank you, Sarah…have a lovely day ….janet. xx
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I’ve never thought there was anything wrong with such as Allingham and her Victorian predecessors depicting a Utopia. As long as we don’t imagine it was the reality, why shouldn’t we enjoy something idyllic? Keep laughing through the weekend! xx
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I totally agree….I still enjoy those idyllic moments, real or imagined:)xx
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It’s remarkable how comforting those scenes are. On the other hand, I wonder how comfortable those homes were to live in! I hope you’re doing well, Sarah, and that you are getting settled in your own home.
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Comforting – that’s exactly the right word, Cynthia. Only now are these types of cottages comfortable having been done up by rich Londoners! I’m settling well in my own idyllic cottage. I believe it was a very (probably) uncomfortable fisherman’s cottage once upon a time!
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Looking forward to hearing more stories about your cottage and maybe even seeing photos when you’re ready! I’m so happy for you, Sarah.
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Thanks so much, Sarah. Beautifully detailed
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They are! Pleasure, Olga.
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The detail is incredible.
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Incredible, yes!
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What a wonderful rabbit-hole that was. 😀 I love that she was committed to preserving at least the memory of the old cottages before the wrecking crews came through.
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Yes, indeed.
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I want to live in one of these cottages.
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I can offer you similar!
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Wonderful attention to small details. We know enough these days to realise that she was depicting the ideal, rather than the reality of a hard life in the countryside. But she depicted that ideal so well.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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She certainly did.
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