p.i.g.m.e.n.t.i.u.m: August 2007

If you are a lover of printed words, you would know how much of your time is taken by books alone. Then one day, sooner or later, you discover a huge vacuum within that you know next to nothing about other art forms. This blog is an attempt to fulfil one such lacunae in the art of painting. We intend to look up a random painting and upload it with a link here every day whilst having our daily cuppa coffee. In this way at least we hope to be better acquainted with colours, colourers and the schools than what we are now.If you wish to be a part, you know where to shout.

Friday, August 31, 2007

The Shipwreck of Don Juan

The Shipwreck of Don Juan, Eugene Delacroix

Thursday, August 30, 2007

The Fanatics of Tangier

The Fanatics of Tangier, Eugene Delacroix

Wednesday, August 29, 2007

The Lion Hunt in Morocco

The Lion Hunt in Morocco, Eugene Delacroix

Tuesday, August 28, 2007

The Entry of the Crusaders into Constantinople

The Entry of the Crusaders into Constantinople, Eugene Delacroix

Monday, August 27, 2007

The Bride of Abydos

The Bride of Abydos, Eugene Delacroix

Sunday, August 26, 2007

The Sultan of Morocco and his Entourage

The Sultan of Morocco and his Entourage, Eugene Delacroix

Saturday, August 25, 2007

Women of Algiers in their Apartment

Women of Algiers in their Apartment, Eugene Delacroix

Friday, August 24, 2007

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? , Vasudev Gaitonde

Well, it reminds me of Rothko. Right now I am unable to trace the title of the painting, but the colours used are so impressive that it was worth loading it up with a query. All help appreciated.

Thursday, August 23, 2007

Autobiography

Autobiography, MF Husain

Wednesday, August 22, 2007

Self Portrait

Self Portrait, Amrita Sher-Gil

Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Eros Killing Thanatos

Eros Killing Thanatos, Francis Newton Souza

Monday, August 20, 2007

Fisherwoman

Fisherwoman, Anjolie Ela Menon

Sunday, August 19, 2007

Bride and Two Companions

Bride and Two Companions, Jamini Roy

Saturday, August 18, 2007

Death of Jatayu..

Death of Jatayu, Raja Ravi Verma

Friday, August 17, 2007

Leda and the Swan - 7

Leda Atomica, Salvador Dali

Note:
a) The motif this week was a popular one in Greek Mythology. For further reading: Leda and the Swan

b) The entire week's collection has been published in advance to facilitate comparison of various art works on the motif.