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.
]. 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].
My dad spent 40 years mastering his craft, and last week someone half his age told him how to eat.😠
do you still buy BBC radio times?
