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Thursday, April 11, 2019

April's Bookish Art...

Charles Burton Barber -- Girl Reading With Pug, 1879
"When her mind was discomposed...a book was 
the opiate that lulled it to repose."
--Ann Radcliffe, The Romance of the Forest

20 comments:

  1. I often have a cat curled up on me while I'm reading, and it can be so soothing. It's definitely an incentive to stay put and keep reading.

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  2. I love this painting. That girl must have really loved her pug (and vice versa). I hope they both had wonderful lives.

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  3. Awww! What a great painting! My dog will sometimes join me in my chair when I'm reading. I love those moments. :)

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  4. Are those painting for real?! So beautiful and complete!

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    1. Isn't Charles Burton Barber an amazing artist? I love his style of painting. :)

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    2. He is really good in details and colour.

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  5. That pug looks so lovable! It's always nice to have my cat curled up with me while I'm reading, so I can relate.

    I'm thrilled to hear you enjoyed In Her Sights! I'm looking forward to the next in the series. You can hardly go wrong with a Katie Ruggle. :)

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    1. I'm really excited to read more of Ruggle's books! :D

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  6. Love that pic. I don't have a pet but I can imagine how great it is to read cuddling with your dog/cat. :)

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    1. And that dog is the perfect size for cuddling. :)

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  7. It looks like the dog likes reading as well! Very cute.

    Kind regards,

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  8. I'm not much of an animal lover, but I still think this painting is sweet :) And that quote? So on point!

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  9. Aww a book and a dog friend... can't go wrong. :)

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  10. So true . . . Love the painting too. :-)

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  11. awwww! I love pictures with pets and books.

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