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In reply to the discussion: A Woman’s Pleasure: the Grand Odalisque by Jean August Dominique Ingres [View all]edhopper
(33,868 posts)11. Thanks
I am very familiar with Ingres and the overall historical background, but the details you give add extra context.
And the Picasso link is fascinating. Looking at the two together you can see the figures Pablo used as reference points.
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CTyankee
Nov 2015
OP
thanks. I think it is quite timely, too as we see events unfolding in the ME and
CTyankee
Nov 2015
#5
Frankly, I find the title sarcastic in tone and meaning...I sawit somewhere and thought
CTyankee
Nov 2015
#7
I also wanted to include exactly what you said about the skin color of the nude...
CTyankee
Nov 2015
#19
well, also Picasso loved doing his own cubistic takes on so many other artists' famous
CTyankee
Nov 2015
#25
a very good point. When I was doing research for my essay on Delacroix's Women of
CTyankee
Nov 2015
#23
it doesn't seem to be on a frame here. unless you mean just the rim of the instrument
CTyankee
Nov 2015
#41
I know nothing about that musical instrument. So I'm glad this came up in the discussion
CTyankee
Nov 2015
#47
If I wanted to suggest a common theme, the term sinuous would come to mind.
Erich Bloodaxe BSN
Nov 2015
#30
thanks so much...I want the Saturday DU folks to see the painting and hopefully contribute
CTyankee
Nov 2015
#31
About disegno it was the overarching principle of the Renaissance in Florence, following
CTyankee
Nov 2015
#34
Oh, you mean disegno in terms of having it sketched out beforehand...now I get your context.
CTyankee
Nov 2015
#38