“Life imitates art far more than art imitates life” – Oscar Wilde
These photos were taken in the European Art section of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC last year. I’m afraid I don’t know the titles of the originals. I didn’t wish to get between the piece and the artist to read the tags – and I’m not smart enough to know them otherwise.
I was absolutely taken with the process of reproduction as I’d never seen it done before. Being nosey, I was able to speak a little bit with the artists to get permission to take these iPhone photos. The artist responsible for the second painting was happy for me to take a photo, but she didn’t want to be included.
Back to Oscar Wilde. If you are looking for a witty quote, he’s your man. I sometimes read them for pure enjoyment. But that always leads to reflection. I haven’t struck one yet that doesn’t completely resonate. With that in mind, here’s another quote of his …. to close this post:
“No great artist sees things as they really are. If he did, he would cease to be an artist” – Oscar Wilde
WPC – Life Imitates Art
Both reproductions are quite good! I enjoy a good quote – I will have Google your good buddy Oscar Wilde. ๐
Thanks Julie! I encourage you to give him a Google! But when you do ….. Set aside some time…
This is a perfect response to the challenge. You nailed it. ๐
Thank you Judy ๐
I was brought up near Reading (Berkshire, England) so Oscar Wilde who was thrown into Reading Gaol for his homosexuality was bound to be on radar from a young age. You are so right – he can provide the tonic any time. A brilliant writer, a brilliant wit. And I love this photograph which is a brilliant take on the theme ๐
Brilliant, indeed! And according to “The Economist” Wilde’s play “The Importance of Being Earnest” premiered on this day in 1895, to much acclaim. A fabulous thought on St. Valentine’s Day! ๐ Lucky you to be brought up in that environment.
How funny – I was searching for a handbag yesterday which suddenly seems very apt!
So many clever people ..nice pics with that phone ๐
Thank you!