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Mike Isaac's avatar

Thoroughly excellent! One of your best

George Bothamley's avatar

Thanks Mike - I really appreciate that.

Dave's avatar

Oh!

You can almost reach out and touch her sleeve.

Thanks, George.

Mary Redman's avatar

Gorgeous portrait. Intriguing love story: "her mind is even more beautiful than her body." I loved the connections to three additional paintings inspired by the story. I have only seen the Ingres before...now I know who is depicted. Thanks.

Gretchen's avatar

If possible, I love Raphael even more! A beautiful post.

George Bothamley's avatar

I'm really happy to know you enjoyed it. :)

Leonora Ross's avatar

Exquisite indeed!

Adrian's avatar

He definitely brought his A game 😮 The second portrait looks positively weak by comparison, but let’s call that stylistic choices.

Lt. Helen Hart's avatar

thank you for sharing especially the bonus! Just perfect work by Artist Raphael. Just perfect. Again, thank you for sharing. Although like most of us, I am extremely busy but we should take time out for Art. And your post make sure I do that at least Daley.

George Bothamley's avatar

Glad to know you enjoyed it. Thanks a lot!

Michael Preedy's avatar

Just beautiful! And a fantastic link to Turner at the end too.

Barbara Miller's avatar

I love your articles. Thank you.

Phyllis A. Knight's avatar

YOUR HEART ALWAYS SHOWS THRU YOUR WORDS

Jo Greenidge's avatar

This is a brilliantly constructed piece, George, there is so much to admire in it, like facets on a diamond! Thank you.

dehar's avatar

Merci infiniment pour le partage de ce texte ou vous decrivez avec exactitude et une grande sensibilitè la relation amoureuse entre le grand peintre Raphael et Marguerite