Painting: Regency Goodbye

A great portrait of life in Regency England. I adore her hat and coat. There is an expression of sadness in her face. The gentleman is clearly a dandy. Perhaps his courtship is unwanted?

Painting: Snow in April

Oh Spring, where art thou?

We had snow today. I don't think I've ever experienced snow in April before. This long, endless winter saddens me. It has lost all its charm. I long to hear birdsong.

Painting: dark brooding hero

The words dark, tall and handsome come to mind. Get me some of that! It reminds me of Dorian Grey or some tortured Byronic hero.

Painting: The Girl with the Dog

Dogs have always been an important part of our lives as you can see in this lovely painting. Especially the gentry seemed preoccupied with taking them hunting, on walks and to public functions.

I just adore her dress and the flowers in her hair.

Painting: Russian winter scene

Considering it just started snowing outside, a painting of a Russian snowy day seems pretty appropriate.

Painting: A lover's kiss

I can feel the romance in this lovely painting from 1768.

Painting: Spring

Today is supposedly the first day of spring. Unfortunately, someone forgot to notify the Weather Gods, who are still at war with one another. In this grey, rainy part of southern England, it has been a long and harsh winter. That is why I have decided to spread the digital spring and then just maybe, the world will follow.

Painting: Victorian Ball

I always feel as if I am there when I look at these paintings. Attending a ball as a debutante, hoping to impress all the right people. This painting is close to perfection. Gorgeous dresses, beautiful women but old, unattractive gentlemen. 

Painting: Victorian Lady

I love her expression and sophisticated up do.

Whenever I see Victorian paintings I feel as though I was born in the wrong century. Thank the petticoats for period drama!