John Singer Sargent, undoubtedly one of the most significant formal portraitists of the fin-de-siècle glitterati, both in America and abroad, was born on this day in 1856.
The expressive brushwork and creative lighting in 'Nonchaloir (Repose)' from 1911 creates a painting that transcends the category of mere portraiture.
Flippin Friday January 12.2024. …
34 Degree Air /37 Degree Water Snow w/ 25+ MPH Winds feels like ice darts hitting the skin @Skilling@WaddleandSilvy@LakeMichigan13
Remembering musician and songwriter Elizabeth Cotten (1/5/1893 – 6/29/1987) on her birthday. Born in @CarrboroGov Photo w/ folklorist Ralph Rinzler: by Roland L. Freeman. From the Roland L. Freeman Collection (#70147) @SFolklife@WilsonLibUNC@UNCLibrary@SmithsonianFolk
"Many of my movies have strong female leads; brave, self-sufficient girls that don't think twice about fighting for what they believe with all their heart. They'll need a friend, or a supporter, but never a savior.”
happy 83rd birthday to the legend Hayao Miyazaki ♡