Sunday Selections #784

 

Sunday Selections was originally brought to us by Kim, of Frogpondsrock, as an ongoing meme where participants could post previously unused photos languishing in their files. Huge thanks to Cie who gave me this wonderful Sunday Selections image. 

The meme was then continued by River at Drifting through life.  Sadly she has now stepped aside (though she will join us some weeks), and I have accepted the mantle. 

 

The rules are so simple as to be almost non-existent.  Post some photos under the title Sunday Selections and link back to me. Clicking on any of the photos will make them embiggen.

 

I usually run with a theme.This week I am taking you with me to our National Art Gallery that is currently showing an exhibition of Paul Gauguin's work.  He is not one of my favourite artists.  I am also not comfortable with the fact that despite his wife in France he took many teenage brides.  However he is not the first or the last.

And the exhibition surprised me.  I was aware of his paintings but did not know he was also a ceramicist and sculptor.  Settle back with a beverage of your choice and come explore with me.

Temporary murals on the walls going into the gallery.  I am going to have to explore this exhibit too.  Later.

A self portrait.

This was a commissioned portrait.  The sitter didn't like it and refused to accept it.

On the whole I like his landscapes and his still life paintings more than I do than the work for which he is better known.  Just the same I am glad  we went.

As usual (and because the exhibition is set up that way) we emerged through the gift shop where I purchased a couple of cards and some book marks which I am happy to send to anyone who would like them.  Let me know in the comments if you want one - and tell me which one too please.

And on a very different note.  Isn't this a wonderful wine label.  Himself says the wine isn't bad either.