“Yeah. I’m buyin’ a flower from a cute, Eye-tralian chick. You got a problem wit dat?”
Actually,this appears to be a rather stiff, uncomfortable, vacationing English “gent”, somewhat reluctantly accepting the importunate flower-seller’s “attentions” in order to get back to his guide-book, and on with his self-guided tour.The book in his pocket suggests/ along with his hat, and his vest/ that she, although prettily/ is native to Italy/ and that he is impatient with pests.
Clive feels strongly that flowers are mere frippery destined for the dust bin. But he did rather enjoy the attention of having the lovely Rita pin it to his lapel.
(best viewed by Google Chrome which can automatically translate most pages as necessary) has info and links that point to info about this roughly jumbo envelope size painting.
has the prior (my comment there included the last artist info URL).
Again, a larger strip image is shown by clicking the image in Mr. Melcher’s MASTERPIECE #2094 (December 4, 2018) blog entry, accessible by the Check out the blog! box after the last comment.
“Signore, don’t worry about the shotgun. Papa always carries that around, especially since I told him I am carrying the child of an Englishman wearing a derby.”
BE THIS GUY almost 6 years ago
Wesley suddenly realized he was probably being followed by a detective working for his estranged wife.
Say What Now‽ Premium Member almost 6 years ago
“I’ll let you, the viewer, guess why she’s pinning the flower on me.”
Bilan almost 6 years ago
Is that your hand in your pocket or are you just happy that I’m pinning you?
Strob Premium Member almost 6 years ago
He’s about to discover that not everyone thinks the squirting lapel flower is funny.
orinoco womble almost 6 years ago
“Sorry, sir, but they won’t let you play in the casino without one of these. That’ll be fifty dollars.”
Egrayjames almost 6 years ago
“I’d really like to spend the afternoon with you Sophia, but your teenage daughter has really caught my eye.”
aerotica69 almost 6 years ago
I saw you flirting with that no-good Lindsey! I’ll be having my flower back now, thank you!
thebashfulone almost 6 years ago
Aggressive poppy sales.
Qiset almost 6 years ago
Just like Meryl Streep. She always knows where that camera is.
ptnjbrown almost 6 years ago
Hurry up lady ! I am gonna be late for my flight! But, I’ll stop for the paparazzi over there.
Huckleberry Hiroshima almost 6 years ago
It’s not a camera. It’s a small easel and a pair of eyes peering over it. Similar, granted.
Call me Ishmael almost 6 years ago
“Yeah. I’m buyin’ a flower from a cute, Eye-tralian chick. You got a problem wit dat?”
Actually,this appears to be a rather stiff, uncomfortable, vacationing English “gent”, somewhat reluctantly accepting the importunate flower-seller’s “attentions” in order to get back to his guide-book, and on with his self-guided tour.The book in his pocket suggests/ along with his hat, and his vest/ that she, although prettily/ is native to Italy/ and that he is impatient with pests.
prrdh almost 6 years ago
“Colonnello Picciringhi, I’ll bet you I can have this deliciously dirty little paisana talking like a duchessa in six months.”
Linguist almost 6 years ago
Emma Peale, disguised as a gypsy, passing the microfilm to John Steed, in a new episode of the Avengers.
Radish... almost 6 years ago
The pretty nurse is selling poppies from a tray…
J Short almost 6 years ago
Act natural. Try not to be obvious; one of Omar’s henchmen is behind me. In the basket is the microfilm…
PO' DAWG almost 6 years ago
Gypsy girl pinning Wolfbain on Larry Talbot.
MissScarlet Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Clive feels strongly that flowers are mere frippery destined for the dust bin. But he did rather enjoy the attention of having the lovely Rita pin it to his lapel.
epaphus8 almost 6 years ago
“Yes, honey, I’m sure. When the flower’s on the left side, it means you’re heterosexual. Pay no attention to what the boys down at the piers say.”
lagoulou almost 6 years ago
Uptight sod, what?
mabrndt Premium Member almost 6 years ago
In Naples, Portrait of the Artist:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:William_Powell_Frith_-_In_Naples,_Portrait_of_the_Artist.jpg
(best viewed by Google Chrome which can automatically translate most pages as necessary) has info and links that point to info about this roughly jumbo envelope size painting.
http://www.artcyclopedia.com/artists/frith_william_powell.html
https://www.the-athenaeum.org/people/detail.php?ID=2768
http://www.all-art.org/history400.html
http://www.oxfordreference.com/view/10.1093/oi/authority.20110803095836200
http://www.theknohlcollection.com/portfolio/detail/unknown-artist-19th-century-3/
http://www.avictorian.com/Frith_William.html
http://www.visual-arts-cork.com/famous-artists/william-frith.htm
http://www.victorianweb.org/painting/frith/index.html
https://www.artrenewal.org/Artist/Index/183
all have or point to info about this artist, perhaps in addition to what’s pointed to by the first URL. So far, 5 works by him have been used here.
https://www.gocomics.com/that-is-priceless/2017/09/21?comments=visible
has the prior (my comment there included the last artist info URL).
Again, a larger strip image is shown by clicking the image in Mr. Melcher’s MASTERPIECE #2094 (December 4, 2018) blog entry, accessible by the Check out the blog! box after the last comment.
PoodleGroomer almost 6 years ago
Nothing ruins the drama like narcissistic actors watching themselves on the monitors in nude scenes.
Helen Ferrieux almost 6 years ago
Princess Margaret brushing a bit of bluff off Peter Townsend’s uniform. (oooh, you must be old if you understand this !
CoffeeBob Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Suddenly the old gypsy lady he brushed off at the train station is coming back to extort the five euro from him for taking advantage of her daughter.
Running Buffalo Premium Member almost 6 years ago
This director is so confused .. First he tells me to act natural. Then he tells me to keep my hands to myself …
Impkins Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Look, we’ve already settled what you are… now will you set a price or not? :>)
Papared25 almost 6 years ago
“Signore, don’t worry about the shotgun. Papa always carries that around, especially since I told him I am carrying the child of an Englishman wearing a derby.”