Carpe Diem #1 | Monday's child is fair of face

[deerna]

challenge intro


decided to go for the squee portion of the challenge so i can force all of you to look at the Portrait of Emiliana Concha de Ossa, painted by Giovanni Boldini. He painted her a bunch of times, but this is my favorite one. The black peeking from under the fur doesn't even look like a dress, it looks like something darker is hiding under there. I don't know if it's quite on topic but it's fascinating either way - a visual representation of something that isn't supposed to be seen, maybe.

Comments

[kat_lair]

This is fascinating! It almost looks like there's a black panther paw/claw coming out at the bottom there between her own hands. I don't think I've never seen this painting so thank you for sharing. I will likely share a painting too!

[deerna]

Right! it's such a peculiar painting. Looking forward to your entry!

[tei]

Oh wow, this is amazing! Even the fur looks more like a ghost wrapped around her, and the too-white hands coming out f slightly the wrong place, and the darkness in between them…

[deerna]

I know right? It almost looks like she's got too many arms.

[turps]

That is gorgeous in such a striking and unusual way.

Thank you for sharing it and linking for the challenge as I enjoyed seeing your entry.

[deerna]

glad you liked it!

[dreamersdare]

This is glorious. There's something captivating about the dimensions and the perspective that I can't quite tear my eyes away from. Good choice for the prompt!