Tag Archives: Camille Claudel

Solitude is Frugal

Posted on June 28, 2024 by Art for Housewives

Tenby is a quiet seaside town in Wales, land of bards. It was here that, as a child, the artist Gwen John (1876-1939) combed the beaches looking for seashells to paint. Gwen’s mother died when Gwen was only eight. The … Continue reading →

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Camille Claudel and Touch

Posted on April 6, 2022 by Art for Housewives

This morning the Parisian sky is the 55th shade of grey and totally matches my mood. I’ve just gotten back from Avignon after having accompanied Jessie to visit her old friend Camille who, years before, had been committed to the … Continue reading →

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