Friday, October 07, 2005

Game Playing



Knucklebones, c. 1830 -1896 by Frederic, Lord Leighton, Private Collection.

Playing an ancient Greek game called Astragoli, the model looks like she is sleeping rather than playing a game. Leighton's models were often seen lounging in diaphanous gowns.

2 Comments:

Blogger Jerry said...

Did his models usually look like they were about to keel over?

11:26 AM  
Blogger Martha said...

Pretty much, maybe someone off stage is droaning on and on about Hobbits.

1:43 PM  

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