Tag Archives: Mariano Fortuny

Vesuvian Sparks

Posted on April 25, 2024 by Art for Housewives

Beauty is my favorite medicine. And, as I’ve been feeling grated and all zested out, my daughter and I went to see the current exhibition at Rome’s Scuderie del Quirinale. The exhibition, “Napoli Ottocento”, focuses on 19th century Naples and … Continue reading →

Posted in art, Beauty, Rome/Italy | Tagged Domenico Morelli, Edgar Degas, Giuseppe De Nittis, Josef Rebell, Lavagna Ladies, Mariano Fortuny, Naples, Napoli Ottocento, Scuderie del Quirinale, Vesuvius | Leave a comment

The Unfolding of Mariano Fortuny

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Art for Housewives

What is a pleat other than a fold. And what is a fold other than the combination of order and flexibility. Pleats have been around for a long time. They were around in ancient Egypt and continued to be used … Continue reading →