Vintage Art Appreciation: Study of Pink Hollyhocks in Sunlight, from Nature

Hollyhock symbolism extend to the realm of Faery, as fairies were believed to use the blooms as skirts, and Hollyhock seedpods were known as fairy cheese because they resembled a cheese wheel. There is even a recipe dating from 1660 that recommends combining Hollyhock, Marigolds, Wild Thyme and Hazel buds in order to allow mortals to see the fairy folk. (Source: The Witchery Arts)

The painting seen above is titled "Study of Pink Hollyhocks in Sunlight, from Nature", painted in 1879 by John La Farge (1835–1910). Originally found on Wikimedia. Digitally enhanced version of the painting as a 4" x 5" @ 300 ppi JPEG here.


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Vintage Art Appreciation: In the Rose Garden by Jules Scalbert

I think if I've learned anything about friendship,
it's to hang in, stay connected, fight for them, and let them fight for you.
Don't walk away, don't be distracted, don't be too busy or tired,
don't take them for granted.
Friends are part of the glue that holds life and faith together. Powerful stuff.
― Jon Katz
Painting is titled "In the Rose Garden" by Jules Scalbert (1851–1928). Originally found on Wikimedia. Digitally enhanced version of the painting as a 7.5" x 10" @ 300 ppi JPEG here.


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