https://nonahyytinen.com/the-j-w-w-waterhouse-exhibit-in-montreal-qc-2/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:57:18 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.3 https://nonahyytinen.com/the-j-w-w-waterhouse-exhibit-in-montreal-qc-2/comment-page-1/#comment-1401 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:57:18 +0000 http://nonahyytinen.com/wp/the-j-w-w-waterhouse-exhibit-in-montreal-qc-2#comment-1401 I find it very initresetng to think about how the Pre-Raphs are inspiring modern dressing. I hope to see more rich colors and draping on the catwalks. It surprises me not at all that Diane von Furstenberg would be inspired by them, since she’s known for her flowy, floral designs, and her interest in how fabric moves on the body. Also thanks for showing a couple of paintings there, that I hadn’t ever seen, Hesperus and Luna. Luna particularly, what a lovely piece. Seven years ago, there was an exhibit at the National Gallery in London called Fabric of Vision (I believe) and it was all about the depiction of fabric and drapery in art. I’m always amazed at how artists can manage to depict the sheen of a satin skirt or the nap of a velvet dress. One of my favorite painters of fabric is Ingres, and Paul Delaroche’s painting of the Execution of Lady Jane Grey has one of the most beautiful depictions of white satin ever. It serves the subject well, since the skirt is worn by the tragic young queen, and the beauty of it lends even more pathos to the heartbreaking scene.Anyway, just thought I’d put my two cents in. Thanks for the great article!

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