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Early
Autumn, 13th century
Qian Xuan (depiction of decaying lotus leaves
and dragonflies hovering over stagnant water)
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Autumn is finally
coming… it´s been a while since we had a true seasonal change here in Portugal.
I miss those days of my childhood when I could appreciate the gold and orangey
leaves falling from the trees, the smell of roasted chestnuts on the streets,
framed in the right scenery and the inviting weather for intimate walks or just
a break for tea in a cosy environment.
I suppose that autumn is
one of the most inspiring seasons. There`s something about the light and the
colours which makes it irresistible not only for me, but for many
artists and writers over the centuries. There´s
some kind of “final breath” from all of nature`s activities
before winter,
which makes it so peaceful and quietly full of life.
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The Harvesters, 1565
Pieter Bruegel the Elder (Netherlandish, active by 1551, died 1569). Oil on wood
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Haystacks: Autumn, ca. 1874.
Jean-François Millet (French, 1814–1875). Oil on canvas
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very evocative, thank you!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your feedback! How is the Autumn in your hometown?
ReplyDeleteOh, it's windy and rainy in the north west of England.
DeleteYes Autumn is like a final breath - nice way of putting it. And congratulations on the excellent blog. Beautifully produced and full of variety. Its pelting with rain here - floods everywhere. Autumn has well and truly come in the Dales. x
ReplyDeleteNicky, thank you so much for your comment and contribution!Yes, I heard that the weather is being a bit "nasty" there. Anyway, the Dales are always magnificent even in the heavy rain! xxxx
ReplyDeleteNunca gostei do Outono. A consciência de que os dias ficam mais pequenos é-me claustrofóbica. Nunca encontrei esse encanto romântico de ler a uma janela num dia de chuva com uma chávena de cacau quente na mão. Curiosamente, foi este Outono atípico que agora temos que me tem reconciliado com a estação. Adoro frio em dias de sol, andar cheio de casacos, cachecóis e óculos escuros. Adoro as casas de chá, ao fim dum dia soalheiro em que podemos espreitar, então da tal janela com a chícara na mão, as fabulosas cores que o crepúsculo d'Outono nos oferta.
ReplyDeleteUm obrigada por este comentário tão inspirador! ;)
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