Tag Archives: Narcissus

Women in Rome

Posted on July 2, 2026 by Art for Housewives

The Feltrinelli’s at Piazza della Repubblica has an international section promoting Rome-related literature. That’s where I found Elizabeth Buchan’s “Two Women in Rome”. At the time, I was reading about fascism and Italian writers and felt the need to escape … Continue reading →

Posted in art, Fascist Italy, Rome/Italy | Tagged Anni di Piombo, Bathsheba, Bonnie Prince Charles, Brigate Rosse, Caravaggio, Charlotte Stuart, Duchess of Albany, Elizabeth Buchan, grisaille, Hours of Jeanne d'Evreux, King David, metamorphoses, Narcissus, Palazzo Muti in Rome, Two Women in Rome | 2 Comments

Freud’s Cat

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Art for Housewives

Nothing can be more overwhelming for self-image and self-esteem than a lousy love life—something I quickly learned after an abrupt break up. Unhappiness is very destructive and I began developing a series of quirks and tics For example, I draped … Continue reading →