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This was made in 1627. By hand!

Bernini was contracted to create a bust of Maria Barberini Duglioli, niece of Pope Urban VIII, and subcontracted the work to Giuliano Finelli. Finelli chose to focus on the lady’s accessories: the intricate lace collar, the flower in her curly hair, her ropes of pearls. When released, the bust was widely hailed as a tour de force. Finelli raised the standard for female portraits and an inspiration for future busts.

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Souffle Créole Series, Wade to the water #Sea breeze

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Well this is what happens when you paint with your favorite painter. I discovered Jonathan in the mid nineties thanks to the magazine the American Artist (I think it was this one. I cut his images from the magazine and glued them to my art journal! I kept looking at them and collected more over the years. Today I'm delighted to paint this piece with him. A great honor. #JonathanGladding #KCatia

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#SocialDistancing, love

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Bashi-Bazouk Jean-Léon Gérôme, 1868/9

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Souffleur Fly!  #Guadeloupe, #Art, #confinement

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Currently working on this painting.  #TreeOfLife, #breadfruit, #CreoleLife

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Martinique ~Creole

While Columbus first sighted this 436-square-mile island in 1493, Martinique has belonged to France since sugarcane planters settled here in the 17th century. Despite this Gallic allegiance, the predominant culture is one of the purest expressions of Creole in the Caribbean. Local traditions and a patois have evolved as diverse ethnic groups made this volcanic island their home: Carib Amerindians, British and French colonists, African slaves, Chinese field laborers, and even Tamils.

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Fruit à pain, Bread fruit or Tree of life, 

Coming soon... #Breadfruit, #Tree of life, #Simple diet

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Creole Blessings, KCatia 2020 I’m really excited about these new paintings. After a wonderful summer in the French West Indies, I came back ready to paint joyful creole art!