Gainsborough of the Day

[mythosidhe]

Haven't done one of these in a fair bit, but I ran across this heretofore-unseen-by-me Gainsborough painting whilst hunting up the link for Mrs. Siddons, and it felt like a far more appropriate 'final post' than the previous one :p

Portrait of Maria Walplole, Countess of Waldegrave, later Duchess of Gloucester (1736-1807), in a Black Mourning

Comments

[padawansguide]

I love that portrait. demode_kvc is making that gown (or nearly) - if she hadn't done it first, I could have been tempted. It's fabulous!

[padawansguide]

Here it is:
http://demodecouture.com/projects/mourning/

:-)

[boneorchard]

Oh that is so helpful....thank you!

I am trying to alter/drape a pattern for my bjd. It helps to see the construction process over there.

[padawansguide]

No problem! I'd love to see pictures of what you sew for your bjd! :-)

[labellereine]

I mailed you a book, by media, so it will get there snail mail lol. Please let me know when you get it.

[newmoonstar]

Ooh, I've never seen this Gainsborough before either! What a fabulous dress. I'll miss your posts so much! Here's hoping you'll find a way to get back online again soon!