Sympathy (1878) by Briton Rivière (English artist, lived 1840–1920). #dog

'Our perfect companions never have fewer than four feet.' ― Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette.

Black and Red (1896) by John White Alexander (American artist, lived 1856–1915). 'Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.' ― Robert A. Heinlein. #Caturday

Solitude (1889) by Charles Sprague Pearce (American artist, lived 1851–1914).

'My imagination functions much better when I don't have to speak to people.'
― Patricia Highsmith.

Joan of Arc (c.1908) by Gaston Bussière (French artist, lived 1862–1928). #French #heroine and Catholic saint. Joan's vision, a moment that defined her destiny and altered history.

The Duet (1883) by Pascal Dagnan-Bouveret (French artist, lived 1852–1929). 'My personal hobbies are reading, listening to music, and silence.' ― Edith Sitwell. #music

L'endormie (1889) by Jean-André Rixens (French artist, lived 1846–1925). The Sleeping One. #Sleep #Reading

'Laugh and the world laughs with you, snore and you sleep alone.' ― Anthony Burgess.

Mending The Nets (1891) by Peder Mørk Mønsted (Danish artist, lived 1859–1941). Mending nets a skill and a moment of peace from the perils of the sea.

DARK ORGINS OF THE VICTORIAN FAIRY free online talk, Wed 17 April, 1.30. Gothic has had an association with fairy from its inception. I'll be exploring how we lost our fear of fairies & how they came to be associated with spirits of the dead in folklore UH Research Office…

Landscape by moonlight (1852) by Jules Dupré (French artist, lived 1811–1889). Beautiful but a bit #eerie with it's mysterious figure in the centre. It could be a scene from an #MRJames ghost story. 'And I have never been at Seaburgh, or even near it, since.' 😲

The Return of the Troop by Charles Sprague Pearce (American artist, lived 1851-1914). Statuesque shepherdess with her dog and flock of many sheep, elegantly capturing the (idealised) serene routine of rural life.

Lovers on a moonlit street by Wilfred Jenkins (British artist, lived 1857-1936). Two souls find solace in each other's company, the world hushed around them. #romantic

Proserpine (1882) by Dante Gabriel Rossetti (English artist, lived 1828–1882). Here as as Empress of Hades after she was taken by Pluto to his realm. The pomegranate signifies captivity and marriage, the incense-burner the attribute of a goddess. #PreRaphaelite

Elegant figures on the terrace of a country house (1866) by John Callcott Horsley (English artist, lived 1817–1903). Oh, those colours.

Lady with a Bouquet (1890) by Charles Courtney Curran (American artist, lived 1861–1942). Smell that lovely bouquet ... 😊

The Water Carriers of the Nile (1862) by Edward Poynter (British artist, lived 1836–1919). #AncientEgypt

I can share some amazing news about the Bronte birthplace, Thornton today. It will re‐open next year and for one day on Charlotte's birthday (21 April) this month! More on my blog later but look at these amazing photos courtesy of Mark Davies. The Bronte birthplace is saved!

Sappho (1877) by Charles Mengin (French artist, lived 1853–1933). Greek #poet . And here, according to Umberto Eco, 'an exemplary of #romantic #beauty '.

Early Spring at Abinger (1895) by Edward Wilkins Waite (English artist, lived 1854-1924). “You can cut all the flowers but you cannot keep spring from coming.”

Hour of Return (1870) [detail] by Auguste Toulmouche (French artist, lived 1829–1890). What has she got in her hand? A watch? Waiting for something? 🤔 #fashion #fashion history

The Young Eel Angler by Myles Birket Foster (English artist, lived 1825-1899). No rush, take your time. #angling