October 26, 2011

Before the Ball...

Jean-François de Troy, Before the Ball. Oil on canvas, 1735. The J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Center
I absolutely love this painting, and thought I would share it.  So much to do and excitement before a ball, you can feel the anticipation from everyone.  Evening has fallen, and we are getting ready....the food, the drinks, the dancing, friends, fashions...!



Click on the details for a lager view.
De Troy really captures the excitement of the moment, before the ball!

7 comments:

Celtic Traveler said...
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Story Weaver said...

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Lauren said...

@Story Weaver glad to have you here! Feel free to leave comments or start discussions!
Cheers,
Lauren

K. L. said...

I love this painting and always wish I was a part of the scene. Katherine Louise

Heather said...

Saw this at the Life & Luxury exhibit! SO Gorgeous!!

Lauren said...

@K.L. I totally know what you mean!

@Heather You are so lucky! is it as warm as the image appears? I swear you can feel the excitement of the figures...

Heather said...

It definitely is! I teared up a few times at getting to see some of my favorite paintings!