Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Paintings of People Reading

I had no idea there were so many paintings of people reading. 

All paintings are from the public domain and are posted at Wikiart. 

Which is your favorite?



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29 comments:

  1. Billy Blue EyesJune 2, 2021 at 12:04 AM

    A person reading would make an interesting subject to paint when you think about it

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  2. Carol @Comfort Spring StationJune 2, 2021 at 7:07 AM

    it doesn't surprise me as lots of us love to read

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  3. JeanieJune 2, 2021 at 9:46 AM

    What a beautiful collection. I recognize a few favorites!

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  4. Lark June 2, 2021 at 10:39 AM

    I love ALL of these and have used several of them for my Bookish Art posts on my own blog. :D

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  5. Dorothy BordersJune 2, 2021 at 10:53 AM

    I especially like Cassatt's "The Pensive Reader" and Matisse's "Girl Reading, Vase of Flowers," but all of them are engaging works of art.

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  6. Elza ReadsJune 2, 2021 at 12:24 PM

    Oh wow Debbie! This is so gorgeous! I also didn't know there were so many paintings of people reading. Which one is my favorite.... Hmmmm - I think anyone of the Matisse ones! I can imagine a cat in one of his paintings.

    Hope you are having a good week so far!

    Elza Reads

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  7. Cheryl @ I Heart Fictional PeopleJune 2, 2021 at 12:44 PM

    I LOVE this! So beautiful!

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  8. Les in OregonJune 2, 2021 at 1:23 PM

    I have a reader's journal which has several of these paintings. I'm partial to Mary Cassatt's "The Reader" and Berthe Morisot's "Reading."

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  9. TiJune 2, 2021 at 2:40 PM

    I have two favorites. Man reading a newspaper and Reading Woman with Parasol, which I had to look long and hard at to find the parasol.

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  10. BrendaJune 2, 2021 at 3:52 PM

    I really like the Monet of A Woman Reading. Oh to sit under a tree and read a book.

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  11. AlanaJune 2, 2021 at 4:52 PM

    This one is hard, but if I had to pick, I would pick The Artist's Father Reading a Newspaper and Claude Monet's "The Reader". I don't do as much reading as I used to. Sad.

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  12. IlianaJune 2, 2021 at 5:01 PM

    Mary Cassatt's is a favorite. She just looks so comfortable and totally immersed in her book. I don't recall the Van Gogh painting though and need to look at it more closely. He's one of my favorites so I'm happy to see this one!

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  13. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaJune 2, 2021 at 6:19 PM

    I loved this post so inspiring, lovely and informative. Many look familiar but, I needed you to make the connection for me. Thanks Deb.

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  14. Mae TravelsJune 2, 2021 at 8:37 PM

    The Impressionists were especially fond of depicting a person doing some everyday thing, and they are well-represented here. Great idea for an assembly of paintings.

    best... mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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  15. Veronica LeeJune 2, 2021 at 11:32 PM

    These are all fantastic. The one by Monet is my favourite.

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  16. CLMJune 3, 2021 at 6:36 AM

    I think I like the Pisarro the best. When I was looking for such a picture for my blog, I noticed most of them are vertical and I needed one that was horizontal. And once I found one, I decided it would have to last me a while!

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  17. ArtiJune 3, 2021 at 10:02 AM

    I like Woman Reading by Manet best if I have to pick one. Like her fresh and curious face. :) Great post!

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  18. LydiaJune 3, 2021 at 11:56 AM

    The Reader is my favourite.

    They're all lovely, though. :)

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  19. NatureFootstepJune 4, 2021 at 3:23 AM

    nice collection of readers :)

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  20. Rae LongestJune 4, 2021 at 7:42 AM

    I like The Pensive Reader best for the same reasons your commenters have mentioned, her total immersion in the book. But, painting-wise I love the bright colors of the Picasso. This was a great idea for post, girlfriend.

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  21. Mary KirklandJune 4, 2021 at 12:57 PM

    I really like some of those.

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  22. Emma at Words And Peace / France Book ToursJune 5, 2021 at 12:23 PM

    fabulous! My favorite is not on your list! Young girl reading, by Fragonard

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    1. Deb Nance at ReaderbuzzJune 5, 2021 at 1:22 PM

      I must look for that one.

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    2. Deb Nance at ReaderbuzzJune 5, 2021 at 1:23 PM

      And here it is: https://www.wikiart.org/en/jean-honore-fragonard/a-young-girl-reading-1776-1

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  23. HarveeJune 6, 2021 at 8:30 AM

    Congrats on the iPhone 12! I read somewhere that people with pace makers and other medical devices implanted should not use the 12 as it could interfere with the waves, or whatever.

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  24. Rae LongestJune 7, 2021 at 6:49 AM

    LOVED the calendar. It ought to make for a joyous June, for sure. The Girl with the Louding Voice must be really remarkable. I look forward to reading it.

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  25. Rae LongestJune 7, 2021 at 6:51 AM

    LOVED the calendar. It ought to make for a joyous June, for sure. The Girl with the Louding Voice must be really remarkable. I look forward to reading it.

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  26. Rae LongestJune 7, 2021 at 6:51 AM

    LOVED the calendar. It ought to make for a joyous June, for sure. The Girl with the Louding Voice must be really remarkable. I look forward to reading it.

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  27. Natasha SinhaJune 8, 2021 at 12:49 AM

    This collection is pure gold.
    I have seen the Picasso one.

    Thank you for sharing this gem with me on #WordlessWednesday.

    Good to have you back, Deb. I go live again next week, but the linky is open for multiple links.

    Have a wonderful week ahead.
    Happy reading.

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