Favourite Works of Art

There is a room in the Courtauld Gallery in London - a hidden gem. Manet's wistful barmaid is there, with the music hall reflected in the mirror behind her. Bar at the Folies Bergere, I think the title is. And a couple of Gaugins and a lovely blue seaside Monet of Cap D Antibes. That little collection would do fine.
If you have never been there - do go. It is ten minutes down the Strand from the National Gallery.

Although Anna Pavlova remained a classical ballerina throughout her life, isn't it true that she met and was influenced by Isadora Duncan? I'm sure AlisonMA could tell us.

The painting is wonderful in real life, as you say it captures her movement and the colours and light are sublime. I was there with a group of friends and kept straying back to look at it

The wonders of the internet. From being a complete sceptic about computers years ago I had to teach myself how to use one for my job and decided the best way to learn was to do things that I enjoyed [eg study horse racing form ]. But, years later it never ceases to amaze me that I can read this thread and instantly google the pictures mentioned. I was surprised at the Lavery as it looks more to me like a painting of, say, Isadora Duncan..was expecting something much more formal. In fact, prior to last night I'd never heard of Lavery and he's been mentioned twice now, so I'd better investigate further [another excuse not to mow the lawn...]. Interesting the link between painters who paint horses and ballet dancers, both of which show movement in it's most beautiful form [imo].

I agree about Whistlejacket crimson, or any painting by Stubbs.

There is a painting of Anna Pavlova by John Lavery in the Kelvingrove Art Gallery in Glasgow which I found mesmerising.

I enjoy many artists but I guess these two encapsulate my lifelong loves - horses and ballet.

Sorry absent, cannot agree about Pissarro being the Father of Impressionism.
He was part of a group including Monet and Renoir and others.
They came together for the first Impressionistic Exhibition.
End of.To say he is the Father of Impressionism is taking it a bit far.

A Hopeless Dawn by Frank Bramley. It led me to the PreRaphaelites and boosted my love of poetry. It's a painting in the Tate and I've sat in front of it for ages just absorbing it. It's so very poignant and beautifully executed. The detail picked out in the light on the floor is stunning. I just love it.

Anything by Constable, but does it have to be a painting? If sculptures are allowed, for some reason I`ve always been fond of Michaelangelo`s David!

Oh yes, to Matisse. also like Salvador Dali.Went to his exhibition at County Hall, next to the Thames and then on the London Eye. Felt quite peculiar afterwards

I have yet to see anything by Paul Nash or Ravilious that i did not like.

I would also happily frame any book cover Brian Cook designed for the Batsford Counties series published in the 1930s and 40s

I think my favourite painting is Vermeer's Girl in a Turban. I also like Pieter do Hooch's Woman peeling apples.

I agree that the Glasgow Boys are fun.

Matisse - any of his work with lemons.
I have a print of this one - The Egyptian Curtain - in the kitchen. Always catches my eye.

I wouldn't mind a Vermeer, either and, on a completely different tack, I have a real affection for Paul Klee.

The Kiss. Gustav Klimt.

Monet and Turner, definitely, but also Pissarro – the Father of the Impressionists – a sweet man and a great painter. I have a few water colours and the odd oil or two that I bought because I like them – nothing more than £400. Some bought at auction, some bought from the artists themselves. The give me infinite pleasure but are unlikely to give me a great fortune.

Manet's Peonies.

Any Monet for me, too! And perhaps one of Turner's misty seascapes.
I loathe those huge, violently coloured religious paintings of people being tormented by demons.

soop There is a Hornell in the Gallery in Edinburgh called "In the Orchard" That is probably the one. Next time I am there I shall look for a postcard with it on to send to you.

Anything by Monet,and an unknown Russian artist called Urman who painted a watercolour for me when I meet him at an Art exhibition in Spain in 2006,it is on my wall in the spare room and brings back lovely memories it may be worth a few £s in years to come.

Not something I would have on the wall at home but to sit in a gallery and stare at Whistlejacket by Stubbs.

bear...as many as you like.

The Shrimp Girl by Hogarth for her lovely bright face, The ancient of Days by William Blake, all Monet's Waterlilies in the Orangerie in Paris, Constable's Chain Pier in Brighton, Picasso's Guernica. How many more can I have?

Definately The Scream.

OH dear Elegran...I've been searching the web for ages. I'm certain that you have the answer. Is it titled The Music of the Woods? Or is that another of Hornell's works? THANK you. Yes! I love the Glasgow Boys art...
Others that I'm drawn to -
Ayshire...*George H. Barr*
The Tennis Party ...*John Lavery*
Brig O' Turk...*Arthur Melville*
Ant the list will grow.

'A Girl at a Window' by Rembrandt. It's in the Dulwich Gallery in South East London. I look at it every time I go there so I guess it must be my favourite.

Love anything by Stanley Spencer-weird!