Monday, September 26, 2011

kees van dongen

portrait of a woman

i'm gonna to take a bit of a blogging break, see where these fall days lead me... i leave you with paintings by an artist whose work i adore, kees van dongen. if i had to choose one painter whose portraits of women i love best, it would be kees. (and i love his name! even though i have no idea how it's pronounced!)

thank you to various folks on tumblr, where i saw many of these paintings for the first time, and a special thank you to beverley shiller for finding the video...

most of these were painted between 1900 and 1910.

the blue hat

the lace hat

woman and orange vendor

woman with a cigarette

woman with flowered hat

woman with frill

femme orientale

dancers - revel and coco

yellow boots

young mother

gisele



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XO
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27 comments:

  1. BevSeptember 26, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    wow thanks for sharing this artist with us Lynne he's fabulous , had not known of him ...

    have a wonderful break from blogland but i will indeed miss seeing your work and shrines ...

    hugz bev

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  2. Carole ReidSeptember 26, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    Enjoy your break! And thank you for all your postings.

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  3. Judy ShreveSeptember 27, 2011 at 4:13 AM

    WOW - Kees is fabulous - and I love the Andy Warhol quote. Have fun traipsing through the fall woods! I'll miss your blogging . . . .

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  4. Annie LightbulbSeptember 27, 2011 at 4:53 AM

    Beautiful art, loads of love! :) Julie

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  5. JessSeptember 27, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    Oh my goodness that's a lovely portrait and the Andy Warhol quote very timely for me! Have a lovely break, I hope you don't disappear altogether from Blogland. I've only just discovered you. :)
    Jess xx

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  6. Caterina GiglioSeptember 27, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    oh yes a break is good, the leaves are falling in my forest and I am looking forward to the fall here. are you breaking from tumblr too?
    love the warhol quote... think I should tatoo it somewhere.... hhhmmm
    xox

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  7. angela recadaSeptember 27, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    Ooooooh yes! Have fun, dear friend.
    xoxoxo

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  8. manomijSeptember 27, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    You say Kees like case in suitcase, lol! Thanks for sharing and have a lovely break. I guess I will be with many who will miss you.
    ManonX

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Great message and love the paintings!

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  10. California GirlSeptember 27, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    I see his work in yours. Is he your inspiration? I have seen a few pieces of his work in the past but am unfamiliar with him, overall. Now I want to know more.

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  11. SarahSeptember 27, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Interesting artist. Such strange and lovely women. I like the colours he uses. I hope you enjoy your blogging break in lovely Autumn!

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  12. artloverSeptember 27, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Great artist!
    Thanks for sharing..

    Mariette xox

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  13. Mary Helen-Art Saves LivesSeptember 27, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Rest...relax...listen to the sounds on your path...I will be back to check in later. This artist is superb and so inspirational. Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart

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  14. Linda StarrSeptember 27, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Interesting use of color, thanks for introducing me to this artist and I love the quote by Andy, have a nice autumn. I saw some goldenrod blooming in a ditch today, there's a nip in the air even here.

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  15. Sharmon DavidsonSeptember 27, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Thanks for introducing me to Kees- I think I'm in love! I hope you have a lovely blogcation; go soak up some tree energy! big, big hugs from me to you :)

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  16. rebeccaSeptember 27, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    take me with you....out into the forest. the golden air, the trees, the song that stuns our hearts as it leads us closer to all we love, and....to the dark season.

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  17. Lisa Graham September 27, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Aw, that's sad...I will miss your posts. But have a nice break and hope you accomplish all you set out to do!

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  18. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    Hope you have a productive blog-break. I think it's something we all need to do from time to time. As wonderful as blogging can be, it can also be draining. Happy Autumn!

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  19. zendotstudioSeptember 28, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Kees is amazing. Reminds me slightly of Modigliani whose people I love. Yes, someone already mentioned Kees is Case. I know this because I had a Dutch neighbour by this name.

    When I saw the first image I thought you might have done it! And enjoy your journey into fall. Look forward to seeing and hearing what comes up and what you create. Happy falling!

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  20. TeddiSeptember 28, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    those paintings are delightful!
    http://honeybeelane.blogspot.com/

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  21. Julie Whitmore PotterySeptember 28, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Lynn I love this artist, his use of underlighting, like T.Lautrec, the lush color and impassioned brush stokes! The sultry mood.
    Enjoy your fall sabbatical.
    xx
    julie

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  22. SethSeptember 29, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    Enjoy your blogging break Lynne.

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  23. Jill ZaheerSeptember 30, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Thanks for showcasing this artist Lynn. His women are bright and colorful, filled with a bit of humor, playful, and full of life. I see why you love him so much. I have a Tarkay lithograph with women that i love- these women have so much intrigue about them with lots of styles within them. Enjoy your blogging break!

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  24. D-Ana FernandezOctober 4, 2011 at 2:51 AM

    I am charmed with Kees's expressiveness. But also I'm charmed with finding post yours. I wish you a few happy days and a return with renewed forces. Regards

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  25. UnknownOctober 4, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    The Blue Hat is my favorite, although I love the colors he uses in all these beautiful, expressive faces. Thanks for reminding me of this superb artist from the not so distant past. Have a creative time on your blog-break, Lynne - I will be waiting for your return. love, sus

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  26. ELFIOctober 16, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    belle série de kees van dongen.. le peintre des mondaines..
    j'ai visité une grande exposition de ces tableaux..dernièrement à paris ..

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  27. Parabolic MuseOctober 17, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Hi, there. I hope you are enjoying the autumn!

    This quote by Warhol is great. Isn't it cool that most of us artists struggle with the same imponderables?

    xo

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