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October 13, 2017December 11, 2017 lucyroeber 18th century, Wallace collection

Naked Nymphs and Horny Satyrs

I popped into the Wallace Collection yesterday, after having lunch with my brother near Oxford Street, and found myself entranced by the erotic miniatures in the Boudoir Cabinet. Nestled between the Study and the Boudoir on the first floor of Hertford House is a windowless, murky room where paintings small enough to hold in your … Continue reading Naked Nymphs and Horny Satyrs

September 29, 2017December 11, 2017 lucyroeber 18th century, Art, leisure

George Romney and the Kendal Mint Cake

I went into a hiking and outdoors shop a couple of weeks ago to buy a head torch for my daughter. And as I was paying, a rectangular, flat packet in blue and white plastic next to the till caught my eye. “Romney’s Kendal Mint Cake” was emblazoned in white on dark blue across the … Continue reading George Romney and the Kendal Mint Cake

August 8, 2017December 11, 2017 lucyroeber 18th century, Art, Wallace collection

Frolicking in the Forest

A young woman in a straw hat ringed with flowers swings gaily in a dense forest. One small, white hand holds the rope loosely, high up, and the other arm is hooked around the other side...

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