Sorry for the technical difficulties, folks, but so as not to lose everyone’s comments by re-posting, I offer my caption here: “Would you guys mind if I closed the window? I’m getting a lot of strange looks from the Starbucks across the street.”
The model is being carefully drawn / In the soft light of just after dawn. / Each stroke and each line / Tries to preserve for all time / This moment of “L’après-midi du brawn.”
This picture, here shown without name / Show how many models are framed / In summer, it’s not bad / To sit here, unclad / But winter? I’ll pass on that “fame.”
(best viewed with Google Chrome, which can automatically translate most webpages if necessary) has info and links that point to more info about this painting, since it’s missing from Mr. Melcher’s comment, an 1814, oil on canvas by the French painter Léon-Mathieu Cochereau, a student of David’s. At least 4 museums have different versions of it:
I have added a comment there (awaiting Mr. Melcher’s approval) pointing to the artist info I used to point to here. First work by this artist used here.
at the gay art school the students are very impressed with jack, the best drawing will get to take jack home.notice the ben wa balls hanging above model.
The Art Institute class promised Jacques that by the time they finished their advertising posters, his shabby garage would become the most famous auto-repair shop in Paris.
If a place where you just change a tire’ll / need a boost from a long downward spiral / We commercial art dudes / suggest posing for nudes / to assure that your ads will go viral!
gerard.adelman almost 3 years ago
No punchline????
Raging Moderate almost 3 years ago
Write your own adventure installment?
Solstice*1947 almost 3 years ago
/// The great painter, Jacques-Louis David,
had a Studio. Models agreed
to be posed in the nude.
This one knows he’ll be viewed
as an object (who’s hung like a steed).
/// When they’ve painted this pose he’ll be told
to take on an assignment more bold
as Marat in his bath,
(after C. Corday’s wrath),
with some towels, in case he feels cold.
Solstice*1947 almost 3 years ago
Steve’s caption is posted below on Tweets from That Is Priceless.
Tyge almost 3 years ago
Well this is weird! I thought that there would be some broads in this class!
Indianapolis Smith almost 3 years ago
“Who are all of these people, and why are they sitting in my potty staring at me?”
BRBurns1960 almost 3 years ago
You ‘say’ it’s not contagious, but…
wincoach Premium Member almost 3 years ago
One artist said to the other, “Is it that cold in here?”
Steve Melcher creator almost 3 years ago
Sorry for the technical difficulties, folks, but so as not to lose everyone’s comments by re-posting, I offer my caption here: “Would you guys mind if I closed the window? I’m getting a lot of strange looks from the Starbucks across the street.”
Rev Phnk Ey almost 3 years ago
Perhaps you are all wondering why I asked you here today.
Call me Ishmael almost 3 years ago
“I pay 500 francs a week
for this cretinous lout’s physique”
He’s closing the shuttersAs he grumpily mutters
“I’ll make sure no one else gets a peek “
Bookworm almost 3 years ago
The model is being carefully drawn / In the soft light of just after dawn. / Each stroke and each line / Tries to preserve for all time / This moment of “L’après-midi du brawn.”
Snoopy_Fan almost 3 years ago
“Sir, could you stop staring at the female nude on the wall? We can’t paint you like that.”
Carol from CT almost 3 years ago
This picture, here shown without name / Show how many models are framed / In summer, it’s not bad / To sit here, unclad / But winter? I’ll pass on that “fame.”
rmremail almost 3 years ago
“Excuse me, but I’m blind – I’m going to have to do this by feel”
dalerpederson Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Thanks for posting it. I’m a bit late reading today so I’m glad it was after your post. Good one!
Linguist almost 3 years ago
Bruce, wondering for the umpteenth time if he would have made more money as a Chippendale.
mabrndt Premium Member almost 3 years ago
The Studio of Jacques-Louis David:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_Studio_of_Jacques-Louis_David_LACMA_AC1993.19.1.jpg
(best viewed with Google Chrome, which can automatically translate most webpages if necessary) has info and links that point to more info about this painting, since it’s missing from Mr. Melcher’s comment, an 1814, oil on canvas by the French painter Léon-Mathieu Cochereau, a student of David’s. At least 4 museums have different versions of it:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:L%C3%A9on_Matthieu_Cochereau
Again, a larger strip image is shown by (⌘- or Ctrl-) clicking the image at
http://thatispriceless.blogspot.com/2022/01/masterpiece-2864.html
I have added a comment there (awaiting Mr. Melcher’s approval) pointing to the artist info I used to point to here. First work by this artist used here.
bobniwri Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Steve, you should forget the punchline more often. Though I liked your Starbucks caption, some of the other captions here are “Priceless”!
anomaly almost 3 years ago
“I am having a deal of trouble getting all those piercings right. So many in such a small area. It makes me queasy.”
pamelajayesmith Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Thanks for all the clever humour.
Bilan almost 3 years ago
All of the other paintings on the shelf were embarrassed and turned the other way.
aerotica69 almost 3 years ago
Next week we swap places. I will paint and all of you will freeze your tuchuses.
d1234dick Premium Member almost 3 years ago
at the gay art school the students are very impressed with jack, the best drawing will get to take jack home.notice the ben wa balls hanging above model.
shawronp Premium Member almost 3 years ago
OK, that was worth the extra click.
Wyo1 almost 3 years ago
Unless those other people are midgets, this guy is about 7 feet tall…..
Call me Ishmael almost 3 years ago
He possesses A wondrous physique
musculature quite unique
But he can’t run or throw /
Hes remarkably slow
No wonder up the creek
Funny_Ha_Ha almost 3 years ago
Ken just couldn’t attract the female artists.
gopher gofer almost 3 years ago
all the guys loved drafting club…
BE THIS GUY almost 3 years ago
He had the mustache and the body, but unfortunately for Jacques, the porn industry was still a 100 years in the future.
Blatherskite almost 3 years ago
The Art Institute class promised Jacques that by the time they finished their advertising posters, his shabby garage would become the most famous auto-repair shop in Paris.
Blatherskite almost 3 years ago
If a place where you just change a tire’ll / need a boost from a long downward spiral / We commercial art dudes / suggest posing for nudes / to assure that your ads will go viral!
JH&Cats almost 3 years ago
Oh, fine, seat me way over on the side looking into the light. Okay, I’ll just document everyone else’s presence, and save it for leverage later.
orinoco womble almost 3 years ago
“Ugly Naked Guy has friends!”“No way!”
Call me Ishmael almost 3 years ago
“What a piece of work is it man “
Call me Ishmael almost 3 years ago
iPad typo. “Is a man..*
Chief Inspector almost 3 years ago
FYI guys, prior to this, I was in the pool. The water was cold…
Buzzworld almost 3 years ago
“Gentlemen please keep in mind I just got out of the pool.”
MuddyUSA Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Art student: Keep your body as erect as your…well you know!
3 no 7 almost 3 years ago
Thanks for posting the comment. I LOVE these “artistic inspirations”
Solstice*1947 almost 3 years ago
/// Grégoire D’Art was the model du jour.
Said one painter who felt his allure:
“If you’re feeling forlorn,
(not to blow my own horn),
let me demonstrate my embouchure.
ronaldspence almost 3 years ago
Xiaflex tv commercial screen test, “ Mr Before”
Solstice*1947 almost 3 years ago
Haiku
— One unashamed nude
compels a dozen clothed men
to glance furtively.
Holden Awn almost 3 years ago
Village People – The Early Rehearsals…
GoComicsGo! almost 3 years ago
((“Will I never not be objectified?”))
prrdh almost 3 years ago
The Emperor holding court just before that stupid kid shows up.