My dear EEE ~When I heard the news of your nuptials (fait accompli), I was thrilled. However, when Mrs. Blandings followed by announcing a shower in your honor, I admit to more than a few pangs of anxiety. What, after all, do you give the divine Ms. EEE, whose sense of style and sophistication is par excellent? Lucky for me (or should I say, you), there is a fabulous round of winter auctions. Goodness everywhere ~ fabulous English silver from Christie's Newton House sale (no, too predictable), or a gorgeous enameled tea caddy from the Elinor Gordon Collection at Sotheby's (hmmm...still not quite right). And then I saw it. A quietly elegant piece, no more than a whisper on paper: a pencil and ink drawing by George Romney of a female muse and her male admirer.
Because, your gentleman has found his muse. May you always inspire each other so.
xo, JCB
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J -- I spent a lot of time with the Elinor Gordon catalog too :) Your choice is perfect.
Loved the "no more than a whisper on paper." An elegant choice with much meaning and heartfelt blessings. And aren't words, the medium of the madame, often whispers as well? Nicely done, JCB.
Very interesting Post.
I shall return.
yvonne
Beautiful. And perfect.
Elegant.
I have a big birthday coming and I must ask my "muse" to read your blog. You always have such elegant and amusing finds.
EEE will be thrilled.
pve
O Janet, a few magical strokes of the pen and that fleet-footed lady Elegance is captured. A transporting gift indeed!
This is so lovely-gift and sentiments. Well done,as always. pgt
*swoon*
The seeming spontaneity of the Romney drawing is wonderful. I am often surprised by how much I prefer a study or sketch (or pencil and ink drawing) to more staid compositions in oil.
Lovely.
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