Showing posts with label Art. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Art. Show all posts

Monday, March 23, 2026

Texas Ranger Joaquin Jackson

Texas Ranger Joaquin Jackson, via Traces of Texas
One of the pleasures of Facebook (and for me there are fairly few of those) is the Traces of Texas page which regularly delights with iconic photos and interesting information, such as this about Texas Ranger Joaquin Jackson which appeared some time ago:
Joaquin was a legend. He appeared in movies, was good friends with Robert Duvall, was a model for Jeff Bridges' character in the excellent "Hell or High Water," and wrote a best-selling autobiography titled "One Ranger." He was 80 years old when he passed away after a short bout with cancer in Alpine, Texas, two years ago.

Friday, March 20, 2026

A McDonald's in Melbourne, Australia

A McDonald's in Melbourne, Australia; photo by Gary He

What other image should we admire today after reviewing McAtlas? This gives you a taste (haha) of the gorgeous photography.

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Friday, March 13, 2026

Fried Chicken

Das Backhändl, Eduard von Grützner

Just because I love fried chicken and like to see everyone enjoying it too!

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Celebrants in Tailcoats

Celebrants in Tailcoats, Remo Savisaar

 I'll never know how Remo Savisaar gets these amazing photos. But I am very happy that he shares them with us.

Friday, March 6, 2026

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

The Meeting on the Turret Stairs

Frederic William Burton, Hellelil and Hildebrand, The Meeting on the Turret Stairs

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Apples in a Basket

Apples in a Basket, William Joseph McCloskey
We can enjoy the beauty while we think of what today's quote told us about apple dna.

Friday, February 27, 2026

Taking a Cup of Coffee in Leipzig

Taking cup of coffee while sitting in front of a coffee tree
Detail above door of Leipzig coffee house "Zum Arabischen Coffe Baum"
I'd love to be served in such style. But I don't have anything fancy enough to wear to such an establishment. Certainly not as stylish as the gentleman aboe.

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Fifth Season - Flooding

Fifth Season - Flooding, Remo Savisaar
This is from a few years ago, but I liked the flooding motif to go with today's quote.

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

The White Rabbit

The White Rabbit Pencil,  Himmapaan
Since we talked about Harvey today, what could be more apropos?

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

A Bride and Groom

Peter Paul Rubens, Rubens and Isabella Brant, the Honeysuckle Bower, c. 1609
I couldn't resist this picture today as we have a lovely quote posted about marriage. I love the shy smile smile on her face.

Monday, February 23, 2026

Achilles tending Patroclus wounded by an arrow

Achilles tending Patroclus wounded by an arrow, ca. 500 BC.
Since we've got a book recommending classics reviewed today, let's see some of the art one of those classics inspired!

Friday, February 20, 2026

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Portrait of Mister (Billie Holiday's dog)

Portrait of Mister (Billie Holiday's dog)
via Library of Congress
As a Boxer lover and as a Billie Holiday lover, this pleases me.