tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post4341366157511428426..comments2024-03-15T15:16:54.518-04:00Comments on Reggie Darling: A Pleasing Portrait in MiniatureReggie Darlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04044215790585354363noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-45019743540613872962011-03-02T17:00:03.747-05:002011-03-02T17:00:03.747-05:00Reggie
If you would be interested in having a ...Reggie<br /><br />If you would be interested in having a 'modern' portrait miniature within you collection please feel free to contact me, as I paint portrait miniatures. <br /><br />Please check my blog to see the work I am currently painting. Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you soon<br /><br />RegardsElsie May Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17888681974114082770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-269249794785215672011-02-27T01:19:18.935-05:002011-02-27T01:19:18.935-05:00What a lovely example. Quite a find!What a lovely example. Quite a find!Patrick Sheehanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11237658330558641719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-28953928053486155512011-02-25T07:57:53.874-05:002011-02-25T07:57:53.874-05:00Oh to know the back story of the handsome young ma...Oh to know the back story of the handsome young man. Was this for his lover? What happened to the family? I'm always amazed at finding things like this that obviously had such meaning to someone long ago forgotten in a shop. Just a reminder to label all your photos!Pat'sAdditonhttp://pats-addition.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-69094586634815190102011-02-24T11:34:29.176-05:002011-02-24T11:34:29.176-05:00One of my fondest memories is of visiting the Mell...One of my fondest memories is of visiting the Mellon Center for British Art in New Haven and having washed my hands with special soap, and donned white gloves, being presented with a box containing a sixteenth century Nicholas Hilliard miniature portrait of a young man (as well as several later, 18th century examples). I think magic IS the explanation. I still remember the thrill of being taken seriously by the librarians even though I was no credentialed scholar, but rather a curious, sixteen year old art lover. I wonder if it is still possible to have such a treat?<br /><br />xox,<br />HermioneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-55216172831076527802011-02-23T17:04:28.437-05:002011-02-23T17:04:28.437-05:00A love of miniatures seems to be part of our genet...A love of miniatures seems to be part of our genetic makeup. MD's father carved 1:12 furniture and made two "little rooms." Her cousin, Joanna Reed, made miniature rooms that were displayed at the Philadelphia Flower Show.<br />CamillaCate Fitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12835720513248934609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-16195169088949687592011-02-23T00:15:53.324-05:002011-02-23T00:15:53.324-05:00You spoke of "nearly microscopic brush stroke...You spoke of "nearly microscopic brush strokes". Anyone who has never seen a really good portrait miniature up close will have difficulty understanding what an exquisite effect can be achieved in these gems. Take some ivory, some watercolor, a ton of talent, and what else ? Magic ? Has to be. I attended an auction here in SC where one of the offerings was a Charleston miniature from the first quarter of the 19th century. The portrait was beautiful at the preview, but it was not until the day of the sale when the three-inch-tall portrait was on the block, projected in the sale room to over four feet tall, that I was really able to see and appreciate the astounding detail and extreme delicacy that made up what had originally looked like a very straightforward portrait of a judge. I knew then I was in the presence of greatness. My memory is probably faulty, but it seems like the hammer price went to $75,000, and certainly not to me.<br />Best -<br />- MikeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-77694864191044553442011-02-22T22:17:54.898-05:002011-02-22T22:17:54.898-05:00Reggie --
It's just not right that he be Anon...Reggie --<br /><br />It's just not right that he be Anonymous. He deserves a name.<br /><br />(I would go with Teddy Boy, based on the hair, but obviously you might need to clear that with the resident photographer.)<br /><br />Cheers.The Ancienthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11662492574558280077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-13345829699210565372011-02-22T17:17:24.773-05:002011-02-22T17:17:24.773-05:00Wonderful find, Reggie. I look forward to seeing ...Wonderful find, Reggie. I look forward to seeing more of your collection.Town and Country Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00842299632895569707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-86132263453723082722011-02-22T16:43:50.858-05:002011-02-22T16:43:50.858-05:00Miniatures are fascinating, the artistic accomplis...Miniatures are fascinating, the artistic accomplishment is staggering. I just saw the Watercolor show at the Tate and a display of early 19th century miniature watercolors such as yours attracted enormous crowds.Paul Gervais de Bédéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14483589339393580019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-16851516727732624452011-02-22T16:20:03.340-05:002011-02-22T16:20:03.340-05:00It is very attractive indeed! Although I am sorry...It is very attractive indeed! Although I am sorry that it has faded, the effect on my iPhone is that it was done in grisaille with handsome results. And you are fortunate to have the good looking frame as well.The Devoted Classicisthttp://tdclassicist.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-88707326221169617352011-02-22T16:10:57.152-05:002011-02-22T16:10:57.152-05:00Both, frame and picture are great!Both, frame and picture are great!Gentleman's Gazettehttp://www.gentlemansgazette.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-35726765668545542702011-02-22T14:24:21.703-05:002011-02-22T14:24:21.703-05:00What a handsome man...I'm just sure he was a C...What a handsome man...I'm just sure he was a Chinese export porcelain merchant, and look at that cravat of his, exquisite!<br />I look forward to seeing more of your "little things".<br />xo J~24 Cornershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13630767883910250689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-66969488212414694932011-02-22T13:54:34.709-05:002011-02-22T13:54:34.709-05:00Dear Mr. Darling,
A most exquisite miniature inde...Dear Mr. Darling,<br /><br />A most exquisite miniature indeed. On studying the photographs you posted, I cannot see where the artist would have used red in the portrait. I see the miniature as painted "en grisaille" style, at least through my faded eyes. It is indeed a beauty!LizaEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17324813392045814368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-78566989720375273642011-02-22T11:12:14.827-05:002011-02-22T11:12:14.827-05:00Dearest R, What a charming miniature. And, how app...Dearest R, What a charming miniature. And, how appropriate that you should measure it in inches....metric measurements would somehow not be suitable [and would certainly have left me for one struggling with the dimensions].<br /><br />I understand completely what you mean about the mannerist style...perhaps the sitter needed to be flattered by a rather more elongated look?!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-53055975156214312702011-02-22T10:01:00.396-05:002011-02-22T10:01:00.396-05:00What an interesting frame with the wee acorn.
The ...What an interesting frame with the wee acorn.<br />The subject looks so young, one wonders who he might have been and what became of him.<br /><br />These small paintings intrigue me too...hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-44074907966240885622011-02-22T09:47:32.907-05:002011-02-22T09:47:32.907-05:00Exquisite. If only this portrait could speak. What...Exquisite. If only this portrait could speak. What tales.Tess Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-8372556405469186892011-02-22T08:52:53.431-05:002011-02-22T08:52:53.431-05:00I can totally see why you collect these! And, this...I can totally see why you collect these! And, this one is perfect...handsome gentleman and an exquisite frame! Hmmm...if you ever tire of the frame...can I have it...just adore how the acorn and oak leaves make the shape of a bee.Acanthus and Acornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08603547994268012876noreply@blogger.com