Last april I've found this wonderfull painting at the Apeldoorn Dollshouse show.
There was someting about this portrait so I talked about it with the painter, Jaap Wijtenburg. He makes the most wonderfull miniature paintings, like the originals on real canvas! Well the lady on this particular painting is Belle van Zuylen.
A very "modern woman of her period" she was born in 1740. In the summer she lived on the countryside and in the winters in the town, so she was "practically a neigbour!
So by that time I had to buy it for my dollhouse ofcourse. Still not sure if she will be placed in the livingroom or in the (future) diningroom or a perfect place in the library as she was a writer as well.
Here's a close up of the painting. There will also be more detail on the frame and it will be finished with real goldleaf ofcourse.
And a quick picture of the painting lying on the cover of her biography
If you want to read more about her: Belle van Zuylen
It is a beautiful painting of a very beautiful woman. Congratulations on your gorgeous miniature.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThank you Catherine, if I'm correct the original "painting", in fact it was a pastel portrait, was made by Maurice Quentin de La Tour.
VerwijderenUn bellissimo dipinto che sicuramente rendera' la stanza importante. La locazione attuale del dipinto come nella foto gia' risulta comunque una perfetta locazione. Un saluto, Manu
BeantwoordenVerwijderenGrazie Manu, in qualsiasi stanza lei ottiene un posto d'onore
VerwijderenBeautiful! Both the painting and the woman. Jaap did a great job, as usual.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenAh yes, she was practically a neighbour to both you and I, if only we had lived 250 years ago ;-)
I have always wanted to read some of her work but so far haven't. I am very interested in a free spirited woman like she was.
Hi Josje, yes you've seen Jaap's work he's a true artist. Mhmm...that's an interesting thought living 250 years ago! I only have read the following of her work, which I find with her background quite a good story, here's the link: http://www.belle-van-zuylen.eu/site-charriere/articles/noble.htm
VerwijderenLooking forward to hear your opinion on it.
The painting is exquisite. A beautiful portrait.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenMany thanks, glad to see you like it.
VerwijderenUna pintura maravillosa al igual que una gran mujer!!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenBesos.
gracias, sin duda era una mujer especial en un tiempo igualmente especial
Verwijdereneen prachtig schilderij,en een mooie vrouw.
BeantwoordenVerwijderengroetjes adrie
Hoi adrie, dankjewel toch asl je andere portretten ziet was ze niet extreem mooi maar dit portret is zeer geslaagd, zo zie je jezelf graag aan de muur hangen lijkt me ;-)
VerwijderenHello Jeffrey,
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWhat a gorgeous portrait. It is so beautifully done!
Big hug,
Giac
Hi Giac, as you understand I fell for this portrait the minute I saw it. And with that story attached to it it would be more than perfect for my home.
VerwijderenThanks
what a lovely painting
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThank you, this time he painted it in acrylpaint to get the more pastel effect usually his work is oil paints.
VerwijderenGreat job! Looking forward to seeing what you do with the frame.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThanks Troy......have some patience about the frame though. I have some ideas but need to collect materials for it and have to experiment with it before I use it on the frame.
VerwijderenThe painting is beautiful and is a wonderful compliment to the wall that you have it displayed on! The muted colors are so in keeping with the mood of the space so far. it is a really special addition to your project.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenelizabeth
Elizabeth, thank you for your compliments.
VerwijderenLike you said the colors of the room are perfect for her painting but I don't want to squeeze her between te curtains she needs some space around her I think.
But this room is one of my favorite for her.
mooi schilderij, Jeffrey! echt een aanwinst!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenHoi Gee, dankjewel nu nog zorgen dat ze straks mooi uitkomt in een kamer!
Verwijderenik weet zeker dat ze een prachtig plaatsje krijgt :)
VerwijderenThe painting is very nice and it looks so good hanging on the wall next to the curtains.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenHi Liduina, the reactions here convinced me that she needs to stay in the salon.
VerwijderenUna verdadera obra de arte, , es fantástica, felicidades por esa compra, feliz seman:-)
BeantwoordenVerwijderengracias trato de comprar cada show, además de materiales para hacer todo usted mismo una hermosa miniatura
VerwijderenPrachtige vrouw op een even prachtig schilderij, Jeffry. Ben benieuwd hoe de schilderijlijst er uiteindelijk uit komt te zien.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenGroet, Ilona
Hoi Ilona, ja het was zeker een bijzondere vrouw, al heb ik haar biografie nog niet kunnen lezen maar gezien de foto, die ligt al klaar! De lijst zal wel vrij eenvoudig blijven niet teveel tierelantijnen hoor.
VerwijderenI can see why you were smitten, she has an entrancing air about her, and the painting is beautifully done.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenMe gusta muchísimo haber descubierto tu blog, haces cosas preciosas. Pero me gustaría entender más y mejor tus palabras, ¿no tienes traductor para los torpes? ¡Sería tan útil!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenUn beso
Het staat geweldig mooi,naastje zelf gemaakte gordijnen.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenxxx Conny
what a lovely painting, Jaap is a real artist! It will look great wherever you decide to put it (and the other rooms will look with some healthy envy to the one that got it ;)
BeantwoordenVerwijderenCongratulations on the fantastic work!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI just discovered your blog! awesome work!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenAna