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July 3, 2019
Nocturne Scenes. Fireworks. Remembering Charles.

Nocturne Scenes. Fireworks. Remembering Charles.

The scene in this contemporary nocturne photograph is the train station in the town of Náměšť nad Oslavou where Charles and his family lived in Czechoslovakia during World War II. Charles loved these night scenes as he also loved the “dreamy pensive mood” of nocturne paintings (and I do, too). On our frequent visits to …

December 30, 2018
Christmas, a Painting, and My Husband

Christmas, a Painting, and My Husband

At Christmastime, when I think of my late husband Charles I often think about the painting, The Madonna of the Chair, c. 1514, by Italian renaissance artist Raphael (1483-1520). One of the most famous Madonna paintings, this work depicts Mary embracing the child Christ, while the young John the Baptist looks on.  A reproduction of the painting and ornate …

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