Monthly Archives: September 2011

Guess

Posted on September 19, 2011 by ubu507

where I spent last week? and I didn’t get the blues once!

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Masquerade

Posted on September 18, 2011 by ubu507

1948 Max Beckmann German, 1884–1950 Saint Louis Art Museum

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Judith and Holofernes

Posted on September 18, 2011 by ubu507

c.1554 Giorgio Vasari Italian, 1511–1574 Saint Louis Art Museum

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Interest 10

Posted on September 13, 2011 by ubu507

I’m going to get the Saint Louis Blues for a few days so try to hold on without fresh visual stimulus — see ya soon…

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A Maiden, a Monkey, and the Mango Tree

Posted on September 13, 2011 by ubu507

  Indian ca. 850 The celestial woman’s body bends, as if from the weight of her breasts, just as the mango tree is pulled down by the heavy fruit. The monkey is a playful spectator of this masterful play of … Continue reading →

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So Confused!

Posted on September 13, 2011 by ubu507
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Vajravarahi

Posted on September 13, 2011 by ubu507

  Nepalese, ca.1400 Vajravarahi, the “thunderbolt boar,” is the Wisdom belonging to the identification deity Chakrasamvara. She is said to have initiated some of the mahasiddhas (legendary meditation masters with magical abilities). The sow’s head sticking out from behind her … Continue reading →

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Pendant with a Monk and Death

Posted on September 13, 2011 by ubu507

  Flemish or French 1575-1675 The Walters Art Museum

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Girls Basketball

Posted on September 13, 2011 by ubu507
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Bunnies of Dixie

Posted on September 13, 2011 by ubu507

Hildy Ballard

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