Enlarged image of this oil on panel painting of the artist’s wife (Metgen) 2 clicks from here. So far, only work by this artist to appear in Mr. Melcher’s blog.
My apology for repeating that it’s the artist’s wife in my post. On average it takes me about an hour to assemble the information, and yours wasn’t there when I started. I should have refreshed my screen before posting; instead, I just posted it and went to bed.
She is probably thinking of all the work awaiting while she wastes time posing in uncomfortable clothes. Her face in the enlargement looks a little softer (troubled, but not angry). I have a photo of myself going down the aisle at daughter’s #1 wedding with a similar expression (not sure if it was because of the usher assigned to me or her choice of husband (too long ago)
I wouldn’t deduce too much from the forehead. In some periods – when intelligence in women was considred sexy – women shaved their forheads to look like they had larger brains. I think Manhanz is the mot juste.
I also said that enlargement shows a softer expression (which is true and Marge must have seen that as well). BTW if you can see it, my expression in this avatar (daughter’s first wedding) was also a bit dour. I think I wanted to march with my BF.
margueritem over 12 years ago
The Duchess is wishing that the painter would hurry the heck up. The little dog is whining and starting to to do his potty wiggle.
orinoco womble over 12 years ago
“Back off or I’ll bite ya!”And it’s not the lapdog talking.
aarken over 12 years ago
it does look a bit like him.
mabrndt Premium Member over 12 years ago
Enlarged image of this oil on panel painting of the artist’s wife (Metgen) 2 clicks from here. So far, only work by this artist to appear in Mr. Melcher’s blog.
zero over 12 years ago
This has Camille Grammer’s hands all over it…
V-Beast over 12 years ago
Meryl Streep in “The Devil wears Shoulder Balloons”, coming soon to a theatre near you.
Ottodesu over 12 years ago
Loveable lass, isn’t she?
SwimsWithSharks over 12 years ago
Shoulder pads in women’s fashion. Always a mistake.
Happy, happy, happy!!! Premium Member over 12 years ago
…the forehead looks kinda familiar…
dutchs over 12 years ago
Ed Harris in drag? Who knew?
YatInExile over 12 years ago
Is Duchess von Manhanz any relation to the Baron du Manface?
mabrndt Premium Member over 12 years ago
My apology for repeating that it’s the artist’s wife in my post. On average it takes me about an hour to assemble the information, and yours wasn’t there when I started. I should have refreshed my screen before posting; instead, I just posted it and went to bed.
vldazzle over 12 years ago
She is probably thinking of all the work awaiting while she wastes time posing in uncomfortable clothes. Her face in the enlargement looks a little softer (troubled, but not angry). I have a photo of myself going down the aisle at daughter’s #1 wedding with a similar expression (not sure if it was because of the usher assigned to me or her choice of husband (too long ago)
Happy, happy, happy!!! Premium Member over 12 years ago
: )
underwriter over 12 years ago
I wouldn’t deduce too much from the forehead. In some periods – when intelligence in women was considred sexy – women shaved their forheads to look like they had larger brains. I think Manhanz is the mot juste.
margueritem over 12 years ago
She is much prettier in the larger version.
SwimsWithSharks over 12 years ago
Thanks for the Men At Work earwig. Good thing I liked that song.
You’re right about marguerite, BTW.
Call me Ishmael over 12 years ago
Romney, campaigning in Alabama for the women’s vote.
Coyoty Premium Member over 12 years ago
bossyheifer over 12 years ago
“Fear me, for my shoulder pads are larger than my dog!”
Call me Ishmael over 12 years ago
“Know any good recipes for dog?”
V-Beast over 12 years ago
Hey Number Six, I’m really glad to see you’re back.
vldazzle over 12 years ago
I also said that enlargement shows a softer expression (which is true and Marge must have seen that as well). BTW if you can see it, my expression in this avatar (daughter’s first wedding) was also a bit dour. I think I wanted to march with my BF.
Ed Brault Premium Member over 12 years ago
She’s a Bene-jezzerite Mother Superior!The DUNE is upon us!
doris sloan over 12 years ago
Putin in a dress. And those fingers… creepy painting.
agate1 over 12 years ago
A lot of NICE folks banished from the site lately. I’m happy you are saved from Rover, Number Six.