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On 25/04/2015 12:08, Thomas de Groot wrote:
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> Typical! I mean /by/ Rosa Bonheur ;-)
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>> 19th century ray-tracing! - Camera obscura?
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> That and the genre painting, like Ilya Repin for instance.
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He is new to me. Thanks.
A quick google and I like his impressionist style. Subtly different from
the western style. The painting with serfs bring an image of Modest
Mussorgsky's Khovanshchina (opera) to my mind.
You could almost describe their work as "chocolate box" but it isn't.
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Stephen
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On 25-4-2015 13:40, Stephen wrote:
> On 25/04/2015 12:08, Thomas de Groot wrote:
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>> Typical! I mean /by/ Rosa Bonheur ;-)
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>>> 19th century ray-tracing! - Camera obscura?
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>> That and the genre painting, like Ilya Repin for instance.
>>
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> He is new to me. Thanks.
> A quick google and I like his impressionist style. Subtly different from
> the western style. The painting with serfs bring an image of Modest
> Mussorgsky's Khovanshchina (opera) to my mind.
Oh yes, absolutely. Look at "The barge haulers on the Volga" and you
will hear the song:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Song_of_the_Volga_Boatmen
I learned it from a recording by the Soviet Army Choir, back in the
sixties :-)
Эй, ухнем!
Эй, ухнем!
Ещё разик, ещё да раз!
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> You could almost describe their work as "chocolate box" but it isn't.
>
It isn't indeed. There is that subtle difference that separates art from
kitsch.
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Thomas
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On 25-4-2015 13:31, Doctor John wrote:
> Thinking about this, how about an empty bottle somewhere near the wall
> (or dyke as Stephen insists on calling it). A comatose Ileach would also
> be a great addition ;-)
Now, you /really/ want me to do a genre piece!
Not that I wouldn't be tempted of course...
Which brings me to the following question: Croft houses today seem
traditionally to be painted white. Old restored ones however appear
often unpainted. My preference is for the latter in this scene, or I
could do a mix.
What do you think?
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Thomas
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On 25/04/15 13:11, Thomas de Groot wrote:
> Which brings me to the following question: Croft houses today seem
> traditionally to be painted white. Old restored ones however appear
> often unpainted. My preference is for the latter in this scene, or I
> could do a mix.
>
> What do you think?
>
From what I remember, in general crofters' cottages would normally be
left unpainted. If you think about it, to paint a cottage would require
that you first plaster the outer walls - a waste of resources and
energy. Only the rich would be able to afford it.
Sample image attached
John
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You hold it in trust for your children
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On 25-4-2015 15:29, Doctor John wrote:
> From what I remember, in general crofters' cottages would normally be
> left unpainted. If you think about it, to paint a cottage would require
> that you first plaster the outer walls - a waste of resources and
> energy. Only the rich would be able to afford it.
>
Makes sense. I think that the present day trend is of a recent date and
has more to do with tourism, wealthy owners, and such, than with
historically accurate interpretations.
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Thomas
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On 25/04/2015 15:07, Thomas de Groot wrote:
> On 25-4-2015 15:29, Doctor John wrote:
>> From what I remember, in general crofters' cottages would normally be
>> left unpainted. If you think about it, to paint a cottage would require
>> that you first plaster the outer walls - a waste of resources and
>> energy. Only the rich would be able to afford it.
>>
>
> Makes sense. I think that the present day trend is of a recent date and
> has more to do with tourism, wealthy owners, and such, than with
> historically accurate interpretations.
>
I'll write that in my diary.
Today on the 25th of April. Dr John made sense.
An other thing about crofts. They were often sunk into the ground. By
that I mean the floor level would be a few feet below the ground level.
This reduced the height and exposure to the weather.
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Stephen
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On 25/04/15 15:48, Stephen wrote:
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> I'll write that in my diary.
> Today on the 25th of April. Dr John made sense.
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Dr John makes sense all the time. Your inability to follow his
high-level arguments is not his problem ;-)
(another Glenmorangie? this includes you as well, Thomas; not the reply,
the offer of a reasonable whisky)
> An other thing about crofts. They were often sunk into the ground. By
> that I mean the floor level would be a few feet below the ground level.
> This reduced the height and exposure to the weather.
>
...also, notice the net and the stones used to hold the thatch down.
John
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Doctor John <j.g### [at] gmail com> wrote:
> Dr John makes sense all the time. Your inability to follow his
> high-level arguments is not his problem ;-)
> (another Glenmorangie? this includes you as well, Thomas; not the reply,
> the offer of a reasonable whisky)
Kilchoman should serve better here.
The image is developing very fine. I guess Thomas will still add molehills to
the greens.
Best regards,
Michael
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On 25/04/2015 21:33, Doctor John wrote:
> On 25/04/15 15:48, Stephen wrote:
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>> I'll write that in my diary.
>> Today on the 25th of April. Dr John made sense.
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> Dr John makes sense all the time.
Does the Kat agree? :-P
> Your inability to follow his
> high-level arguments is not his problem ;-)
True you have bigger problems than that.
Me and my brothers use m/c code.
> (another Glenmorangie? this includes you as well, Thomas; not the reply,
> the offer of a reasonable whisky)
>
Can I have some lemonade in mine?
Just for Yadgar
Listening to Interstellar Overdrive - The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn
(I have bike. You can ride it if you like. :-) )
--
Regards
Stephen
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On 25/04/15 22:14, MichaelJF wrote:
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> Kilchoman should serve better here.
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Unfortunately, Stephen does not enjoy the subtlety of the Islay
whiskies, hence I offered him something more suited to his undeveloped
palate.
BTW I haven't tasted Kilchoman yet, but I look forward to tracking it
down and trying it.
John
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It was not given to you by your parents
You hold it in trust for your children
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