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I'm very fond of G. F. Watts. I wonder if you saw an exhibition of his portraits about a year ago at the National Portrait Gallery?
It is a melancholy painting, isn't it, in spite of what it's symbolising. I much prefer this vision of hope than if it had been simply bright. Hope can indeed be blind, but there is something here too of the kind of weary resignation and submission to uncertainty, which does accompany hope, even if it's almost precisely its antithesis.
It is a melancholy painting, isn't it, in spite of what it's symbolising. I much prefer this vision of hope than if it had been simply bright. Hope can indeed be blind, but there is something here too of the kind of weary resignation and submission to uncertainty, which does accompany hope, even if it's almost precisely its antithesis.
True. There are few elements here for me - hope is usually applicable in a hard or uncertain situation (happy moments in life don't call for hope) . The other element, hoping for a good outcome is different from believing in it. And finally, hope is tender and peaceful. Also I wonder why she is sitting on something that represents the Earth?
Oh, I really like this explanation! It could be as if hope is encompassing all the earth!
I'm very fond of G. F. Watts. I wonder if you saw an exhibition of his portraits about a year ago at the National Portrait Gallery?
Sadly, I didn't! I don't go to London very often.. I wish I lived closer - there was this amazing "Chinese terracotta warriors" exhibition in the British Museum and all tickets were sold.
Ah, yes, I know! My heart breaks thinking of The First Emperor exhibition at the British Museum. I did so want to see it but as you say, tickets sold out like never before. I was told some should be available on the day on a first come first served basis - but I had been so preoccupied of late, besides not holding out much hope for it (ha! Back to hope!) and I quite forgot about it. :( I don't think I shall ever forgive myself. :(
It says on their web-site that 500 tickets available every morning. I think you CAN TRY!!!!!!!!!! Advanced bookings are all closed, unfortunately (I wish I knew about this exhibition before!).
I wonder how they transported them - mind boggles!
The museum opens at 9 but I guess people will be queuing outside. Also - may be it will get easier later on, in a couple of weeks time?
I liked London during the last visit, it is was so nice just to ramble it's streets. It was second time I was on my own in London and both times I loved it.
It is a melancholy painting, isn't it, in spite of what it's symbolising. I much prefer this vision of hope than if it had been simply bright. Hope can indeed be blind, but there is something here too of the kind of weary resignation and submission to uncertainty, which does accompany hope, even if it's almost precisely its antithesis.
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True. There are few elements here for me - hope is usually applicable in a hard or uncertain situation (happy moments in life don't call for hope) . The other element, hoping for a good outcome is different from believing in it. And finally, hope is tender and peaceful. Also I wonder why she is sitting on something that represents the Earth?
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Perhaps because hope is universal?
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I'm very fond of G. F. Watts. I wonder if you saw an exhibition of his portraits about a year ago at the National Portrait Gallery?
Sadly, I didn't! I don't go to London very often.. I wish I lived closer - there was this amazing "Chinese terracotta warriors" exhibition in the British Museum and all tickets were sold.
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I wonder how they transported them - mind boggles!
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Yes, you're absolutely right - the mind boggles indeed!
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I liked London during the last visit, it is was so nice just to ramble it's streets. It was second time I was on my own in London and both times I loved it.
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I hope it does ease up a little - I do worry it may be the opposite of everyone rushing to it during its final weeks... :(
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*Is rather flustered*
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Kyle plays this too-hot-to-live vampire who is also an illegitimate son of Henry VIII. :D
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