Title : Black and Light and Paris. . . and an Eclipse for Good Measure. . .
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Black and Light and Paris. . . and an Eclipse for Good Measure. . .
Having just booked a(nother) flight to Paris later this year (actual destination being a b-sitting gig near Rome, but Vancouver-Rome Direct, Non-Stop, not being a possibility). . . having just booked that last week, booked the hotel we'll stay in for a couple of nights before heading out of Gare de Lyon. . . having done that, I say (Wheeee!), it occurs to me that there's much I failed to share from my last visit to the City of Light.
For example, these promised sketches by the master from the Musée Bourdelle's magnificent show: Balenciaga, L'Oeuvre au Noir.
Aren't they wonderful?
In some ways, it's as exciting to see this evidence of the ideas emerging and developing as it is to see the completed results. . .
The show is over now, unfortunately, but the Musée Bourdelle is worth a visit nonetheless, anytime you're in Paris. Situated very near to the Gare Montparnasse, it provides a glimpse of life during that period when the neighbourhood hosted a community of artists. The building holds considerable architectural interest, and as I've shown in earlier posts is rich with significant sculptures throughout; the sculptor/artist's studio is wonderfully evocative and the small garden in the back provides welcome respite from a busy city.
I loved the weathered wood in this herringboned floor in Bourdelle's studio (and, as you can see, I'm rather fond of my gold sneakers as well.. . )
and the old, worn stairs
One of a pair of friezes sculpted by Bourdelle for his back garden. . .
And before we finish, a few more images of the couture. . . .
Detail, above, and full dress below, with shadow. . .
And speaking of shadows. . . the exhibition's lighting, its play between the rooms' sculptures and the couture, were all part of the show's attraction.
If it's frocks you're looking for, you'll find a few more Balenciaga "little black dresses" in my earlier posts here and here. But here's one last treat.
I hope you enjoyed that. We may jaunt to Paris again together in the next few weeks as I've been paging through my travel journal, planning ahead by looking back. . .
In the meantime, though, I love to hear from you. Are you paying attention to today's Eclipse? Here in Vancouver the skies are clear, and we're in the pathway of a 90% coverage. We didn't acquire the proper safety glasses nor, I think, did any of my younger beloveds. I have to admit that my primary concern about this marvellous historic event is that of an anxious mother/grandmother: I want to text all my kids and tell them to be sure not to get blinded and not to let my grands get blinded either! I know! A bit silly, right, and of course since they're grown kids and responsible parents, I'm haven't done that and will continue to restrain myself. But poor Pater, I'm going to be watching his eyes like a hawk . . . You? Eclipse-watching plans if you're anywhere near its pathway? Take care of your eyesight! ;-)
For example, these promised sketches by the master from the Musée Bourdelle's magnificent show: Balenciaga, L'Oeuvre au Noir.
I loved the weathered wood in this herringboned floor in Bourdelle's studio (and, as you can see, I'm rather fond of my gold sneakers as well.. . )
In the meantime, though, I love to hear from you. Are you paying attention to today's Eclipse? Here in Vancouver the skies are clear, and we're in the pathway of a 90% coverage. We didn't acquire the proper safety glasses nor, I think, did any of my younger beloveds. I have to admit that my primary concern about this marvellous historic event is that of an anxious mother/grandmother: I want to text all my kids and tell them to be sure not to get blinded and not to let my grands get blinded either! I know! A bit silly, right, and of course since they're grown kids and responsible parents, I'm haven't done that and will continue to restrain myself. But poor Pater, I'm going to be watching his eyes like a hawk . . . You? Eclipse-watching plans if you're anywhere near its pathway? Take care of your eyesight! ;-)
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