SOME OF OUR FAVORITE SOLD PAINTINGS - NEXT:
JOSEPH CARAUD
(1821 - 1905)
The Ball of Yarn
Oil on panel
25 1/2 x 20 inches
Signed and dated 1863
https://rehs.com/Joseph_Caraud_The_Ball_of_Yarn.html
Joseph Caraud was a 19th-century French artist known for depicting genre scenes and portraits. His painting "The Ball of Yarn" is a charming example of his skill in capturing everyday moments of domestic life.
The painting portrays a woman in an elegant blue dress seated in a red chair with a lavishly decorated interior. She is engrossed in watching a white cat play with two kittens and a ball of yarn on an ornate footstool. The attention to detail in the room's decoration is remarkable, from the intricate patterns on the screen behind her to the porcelain teapot and cup on the small side table to the right.
Caraud's use of light and color is impressive, as he masterfully captures the different textures of the fabrics and the softness of the cat's fur. The woman's expression and body language convey a sense of calm and contentment, as if she is enjoying a peaceful day. "The Ball of Yarn" is an excellent example of 19th-century genre painting.
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HELLO!! I’ll be posting some oldies today!! I hope you enjoy these old arts of mine💕
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2023-02-14 - Doodle - Chat-à-coeurs
Joyeuse Saint Valentin ! Un petit chaton tout doux pour tout le monde, en couple ou pas :D
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A lil emergency commission for @moemneop, of Skraww the gryphon being adorable with a ball of yarn.
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Nobody talks about how hobbies like crochet and knitting have suspense, anxiety, and gambling involved and it’s all thanks to a self inflicted game called yarn chicken
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They were playing around and now waiting for the hair untangle experts (satin&chenille)
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Been a while since I ever drew anything for my au.
Baby moments of Jῑnzi with her family members! Some fluff as a peace offering for not being around as often these days.
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